Long-Term Election Observation (LTO) Course

Ihre Aufgaben

The training for Long-term Election Observers (LTOs) transfers the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for successful LTO deployment. The course builds on the training for Short-term Election Observers. While the duration of the deployment and tasks of a STO are relatively limited, LTOs have a much more comprehensive remit.

The course teaches the multiple skills required to fulfil this remit. This includes, among other things, drafting reports in the pre-election phase, logistical support for STOs and effective cooperation within the LTO team. The skills follow the standards of the international organisations deploying election observation missions, the EU and the OSCE/ODIHR. All trainers have extensive experience in election observation missions.

The course language is English.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be ready to be deployed as a LTO. This means that they will:

• Have in-depth knowledge about the tasks and challenges related to an LTO deployment in ODIHR or EU election observation missions;

• Know how to conduct themselves during a mission and how to best prepare for deployment;

• Be able to fulfil all necessary tasks and to react appropriately to any associated challenges.

Target Audience

The course targets German and international participants who have already gained experience as short-term election observers (minimum two STO missions) in previous assignments and who are interested in being deployed to an EU and/or OSCE/ODIHR mission as an LTO.

Course Content

• Overview over EU and ODIHR election observation missions

• International standards and the electoral cycle

• Structure, content and process in long-term election observation missions

• Working with national staff and translators

• Coordination and cooperation between core team, LTOs and STOs

• Electronic voting - overview and role of LTOs

• Dealing with the media

• Code of conduct for national and international mission staff

• LTO and STO reporting: formats and responsibilities

• Personal security and preparation

Ihr Profil

• Prior experience in STO assignments

• Letter of reference from your national Focal Point will increase your chances of being selected for the course

• Up-to-date CV (English)

• Short and concise motivation statement (English)

Kontakt

• Send everything via mail to: election-observation@zif-berlin.org, Matthias Zeller

  Deputy Head Team Training E-Mail: training@zif-berlin.org