Qualifications and Skills:

* Advanced University degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or any other discipline relevant to the assignment, or equivalent professional experience of at least 11 years in the area related to Lot 7.

General Professional Experience:

* At least 10 years of experience in the area related to Lot 7.

Specific Professional Experience:

* At least 5 years work experience in the field of electoral assistance and electoral observation and
analysis, preferably as part of an EU Election Observation Mission or an EU Election Technical Assistance project, possibly including managing an electoral observation mission, drafting statements
and reports;

* Familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework for the election as well as international and regional standards for elections. In this context the “Compendium of International Standards for Elections” is an important background document2 ;

* Proven work experience on electoral legislation and good understanding of election dispute resolution
systems;

* Excellent understanding of the functioning of election management bodies ;

* Experience in assessing the media landscape and media framework, according to international and regional standards, particularly as regards to elections is an asset;

* Previous experience in the country and/or the region and good networks within the different sectors of society in order to be immediately operational is an asset.

Language skills:

* Excellent written and spoken English skills. Good spoken Pidgin English skills would be also an
asset.