Observer Coordinator Assistant (1)

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. Availability required from 22/10 to 15/12/2026 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 COORDINATOR ASSISTANT Possesses a university degree in law, sociology or political science or adequate training and relevant work experience, which may be accepted in lieu of a university degree. GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direct supervision of the Observer Coordinator, the incumbent will assist with the following tasks: Assist the coordinator in the preparation of the observer deployment plan. Assist the coordinator in the preparation of observer briefings and debriefings. Ensure the signature of presence lists at the briefings/debriefings. Assists in the preparation of the Long Term Observers (LTO) and Short Term Observers (STO) briefing packs. Assist in the co-ordination with the Long Term Observers (LTOs) on political issues at a regional level. Ensure a daily communication with the deployed observers and the follow-up of their daily reports. Ensure the regular transmission of information and requests to the observer teams deployed in the country. Ensure, in conjunction with the Logistics Expert and Security Expert assistants the follow up of observer movements and identification of accommodations. Inform all observers of meeting and events agendas. Assist in the preparation of a weekly report for the Chief Observer on the activities of the observers. Assist in the preparation of documents for LTO/STO briefings/debriefings. Liaise between the Core Team and the LTOs; Assist to provide the appropriate statistical information for the debriefing of LTOs and all information required by the Chief Observer for the Final Report; Any other tasks as may be required. Observer Coordinator Assistant (1) Share: