Assistant Legal Analyst (1) 171 views

International organization (GIZ) seeks to recruit local assistants
(Workplace: Banjul)

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE ELECTION PERIOD

Applicants must be available from: see each position

Applicants should send their detailed CV and all contact details to the following e-mail address: applications@eomgambia2026.eu 

Only applicants whose profile matches best the needs of the mission will be contacted for interviews.

CVs received after 15.10.2026 will not be considered.

Availability required from 22/10 to 22/12/2026

• For all positions, an appropriate linguistic competence in English (spoken and written) is mandatory.

• All candidates must have sufficient computer skills to operate with electronic mail, word processing, public presentation, and spreadsheet software.

• Flexibility required. Work is expected on occasions both in the evening and weekends.
• Place of work is Banjul (Unless otherwise indicated).

LEGAL ANALYST ASSISTANT 

Possesses a university degree in law or adequate training and relevant work experience for the position.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direct supervision of the Legal Analyst, the incumbent will assist with the following tasks:

1. Assist in providing legal advice to the Legal Analyst, including searching of required items in relevant websites or documents
2. Assist the Legal Analyst in the communication with the election authorities at central level for all technical matters concerning the electoral process. 
3. Assist in attending the meetings with the Election Commission, with representatives of the contesting candidates and other relevant actors in the election process.
4. Liaise with relevant actors in the election process (eg organise meetings, etc)
5. Assist in the preparation of Observers briefings, debriefings and team meetings.
6. Assist in the meetings with individual Election Commission members, the international experts working in the Election Commission and NGOs (domestic and international) involved in the elections process.
7. Contribute to the preparation of Weekly Reports, the Preliminary Statement and the Final report.
8. Prepare relevant templates (excel) for the database on complaints and appeals.
9. Any other tasks as may be required.