Profession 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.

Personality Type

• Social / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Social justice

  The development and principles of human rights and social justice and the way they should be applied on a case by case basis.

• Politics

  The method, process and study of influencing people, gaining control over a community or society, and the distribution of power within a community and between societies.

• Political parties

  The ideas and principles that political parties stand for and the politicians representing them.

Skills

• Promote human rights

  Promote and respect human rights and diversity in light of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of autonomous individuals, taking into account their opinions, beliefs and values, and the international and national codes of ethics, as well as the ethical implications of healthcare provision, ensuring their right to privacy and honouring for the confidentiality of healthcare information.

• Observe confidentiality

  Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.

• Use communication techniques

  Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.

• Adapt to changing situations

  Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.

• Report on voting process

  Speak with election officials about the voting process. Report on the progression of the election day, on the problems at voting locations and the types of problems that were present.

• Identify electoral violations

  Determine electoral violations such as fraud, manipulation of voting results and the use of violence.

• Show impartiality

  Perform duties for disputing parties or clients based on objective criteria and methods, disregarding prejudice or bias, to make or facilitate objective decisions and outcomes.

• Keep updated on the political landscape

  Read, search, and analyse the political situation of a region as a source of information applicable for different purposes such as information, decision-making, and management, and investments.

• Demonstrate commitment to democracy

  Show dedication to a system of government in which the people have the power directly or indirectly through elected representatives.

• Handle stressful situations

  Deal with and manage highly stressful situations in the workplace by following adequate procedures, communicating in a quiet and effective manner, and remaining level-headed when taking decisions.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB