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Election Observation Project: Call for Applications

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Minsk

United Centre of Initiatives for Belarus (JuBIC), Swedish International Liberal Centre (SILC), European Humanities University (EHU) and Belarusian Human Rights House in Vilnius (HRH) announce a new call for applications to participate in the election observation project in 2010.

Participants will complete a week-long intensive study course in Vilnius designed by the prominent Norwegian political scientists with previous experiences in numerous international observation missions. Upon the successful course completion participants will receive a special EHU certificate and a SILC certificate. In addition to the course, they will participate in an international observation mission in Ukraine on 17 January 2010 as accredited short-term international observers. Dedicated and active participants will be invited on at least one more observation mission in 2010.

Potential candidates shall:

fill out the online application form (compulsory);

be from 18 to 35 years of age (compulsory);

exhibit strong civic engagement, be active and up bit (compulsory);

be members or activists of NGO’s and/or civic initiatives (preferred);

provide a reference from a respected NGO, initiative or civic project (compulsory);

speak and understand English (preferred);

Be able to participate in the training and observation full-time (from 6 - 19 January 2010) (compulsory).

Previous experience in election observation both domestic and international is welcome but not necessary.

Application deadline: 8 November 2009. Applications sent after 24:00, 8 November will not be considered.

Online application form is available at http://eotp.info/application-form

All candidates will be informed of the results by 15 November 2009.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (telephone or skype).

Selection criteria:

Quality of motivation letter and results of interviews for selected applicants;

High level of civic engagement;

Recommendation by a recognized and respected NGO/HR defender/civic activist/politician

Proficiency in English language.