GAMBIA

Political/Media Expert (Category Senior)
Date limite de candidature   30-09-2011
Début prévisionnel   07-11-2011
Référence   Political EU Election Expert Mission
Descriptif projet   Presidential Elections- EU Election Expert Mission (EU EEM)

Objectives
The mission will be composed of two Experts (i.e. one Team Leader /Electoral/Legal Expert and one Political/Media Expert, The objectives of the mission are the following :
a) Assess all aspects within the scope of an election expert mission of the electoral process in light of international standards for democratic elections and relevant Gambian legislation, advice on whether or not conditions exist for the holding of democratic
elections and make recommendations in the area of electoral reform. Assess the implementation of EU EOM 2008 recommendations and consider the steps the authorities of The Gambia should take in order to improve the election framework.

b) Suggest recommendations on the future EU co-operation towards The Gambia in the area of electoral reform, notably in view of enhancing a common EU approach to The Gambia in the aftermath of the elections;
c) Propose recommendations to the EU Delegation and Heads of Missions on the electoral process. Participate in briefing and debriefing.
d) Identify needs and potential for additional bilateral or EU electoral assistance programs.
e) Present lessons learnt on these elections.
f) Provide Commission services by end of the mission an Executive Summary



 
Durée du projet   2 months
Profile et qualifications requis  

Qualifications and Skills

- Advanced degree in Political Science, Journalism, Media or any other fields relevant to the assignment or 11 years of equivalent professional experience in related areas .
General Professional Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in the sector 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 m anaging 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 document 3 ;
- Proven work experience on electoral legislation and good understanding of election
dispute resolution systems;
- Excellent understanding of the functioning of election management bodies
- Extensive experience in Media monitoring, election administration and/or election
observation and assistance ( at 10 years).
- Comparative experience in Media monitoring systems, legislation and methodology.
- S/he must be familiar with election -related legislation and international standards in
the election field.
- S/he must have experience in designing and drafting Media monitoring -related
projects.
- S/he must be familiar with planning and implementing Media monitoring components of election observation missions or technical assistance projects.
- S/he must have previously been directly involved in the organisation of election observation by the EU or other organizations.
- Particular knowledge of the situation in the country and/or the region is an asset.
 

Language skills
- Excellent written and spoken skills in English and French. The Political/Media
Expert must be capable of looking into media coverage in both English and French.
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