SECTION I: CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

17 October 2017

Dear Applicants,

REF: Call for CVs – Election Support Services

1. The African Union Commission through the Department of Political Affairs is developing a database of experts to assist in technical assistance and capacity building to Election Management Bodies and other election stakeholders in the African Union Member States. The experts are required in the following technical areas:
1. Electoral Law and Procedures
2. Election Dispute Resolution
3. Communication
4. Electoral Planning and Operations
5. Electoral Logistics
6. Electoral Training
7. Electoral IT development
8. Civic and Voter Education
9. Voter Registration

2. The AUC now invites interested individuals to submit CVs for the different assignments as per attached Terms of Reference (TORs). AUC policy requires consultants to be professional, objective and impartial.

3. A shortlist will be developed based on meeting the qualifications stated in the ToRs.

4. Applications and CVs should be submitted by e-mail to tender@africa-union.org. The subject of the e-mail application must bear the procurement number and title of the assignment being applied for. Candidates may apply for one or more areas of thematic expertise as they deem fit. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit evidence of their academic and professional credentials as stated in their CVs at a later date.

5. The deadline for submission of applications and CVs is 17 November 2017 Addis Ababa time. Late applications will not be considered.

6. This call for CVs comprise of the following:
Section I – Call for Expression of Interest; and
Section II – Terms of Reference (English and French)

Yours sincerely,

Head, Procurement, Travel and Stores Division