election observer

Election observers are skilled and trained spectators of the elections in a functioning democracy in order to enhance the transparency and credibility of the observed elections.

Alternative Labels

election monitor

election scrutineer

electoral observer

international election observer

international observer

long term election observer

short term election observer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to changing situations demonstrate commitment to democracy handle stressful situations in the work place identify electoral violations keep updated on the political landscape observe confidentiality promote human rights report on voting process show impartiality use communication techniques

Essential Knowledge

political parties politics social justice

Optional Skills and Competences

establish collaborative relations promote human rights implementation show intercultural awareness speak different languages tolerate stress work in an international environment write work-related reports

Optional Knowledge

election law international human rights law

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/246dda29-70f6-408b-b205-aa17b2ffb168

Status

released

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