Observer Assistant/Guide

Job Overview International organization (GIZ) seeks to recruit local assistants (Workplace: Banjul) SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE ELECTION PERIOD Applicants must be available from: see each position Applicants should send their detailed CV and all contact details to the following e-mail address: Only applicants whose profile matches best the needs of the mission will be contacted for interviews. CVs received after 15.10.2026 will not be considered. Observer Assistant/Guide (7 long & 10 short term) – Availability required from 06/11 to 09/12/2026 For all positions, an appropriate linguistic competence in English (spoken and written) is mandatory. All candidates must have sufficient computer skills to operate with electronic mail, word processing, public presentation, and spreadsheet software. Flexibility required. Work is expected on occasions both in the evening and weekends. Place of work is Banjul (Unless otherwise indicated). OBSERVER ASSISTANT/GUIDE Be resident in the main city of the political divisions of the country. Possess an adequate diploma or relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of English and the regional languages. Excellent knowledge of the base city and region of deployment to ensure prompt movements and appointments. Locally recruited. Must be available from early morning to late night during the polling day. GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the authority of the observer team deployed in that region, the assistant/guides: Assist the observer teams in planning their daily movements and meetings in the region; Assists linguistically with local organisations, authorities. Translate documents from English to the country languages and from the country languages to English. Interpret all conversations or presentations from English to the country languages or from the country languages to English. Any other tasks that may be required. Share: