‘Online One-Week Course for International Electoral Observers’ (Certificate Provided)

Course Short Program in Art and Humanities , in Social Science
  • Online
  • Apply Before : January 15, 2021

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 93737
  • Degree Non Degree Program/Certificate
  • Language Requirement Not Required
  • Fields of study Electoral Observation
  • Opportunity Type : Self Funded
  • Duration 7 days
  • Gender MaleFemale
  • Language of Instruction English
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Opportunity Description

Course introduction

The Global Campus of Human Rights_ an EU-supported center_ offers an online course for international election observers to train and empower them to observe electoral processes internationally while fulfilling the mission of the center. Therefore, Global Campus has designed a brand new version of its online courses that will offer chosen participants an engaging, demanding, and challenging distance learning experience. Therefore, it is a unique opportunity for those working in the field of electoral observation or in electoral institutions.

Course details

Registration deadline: 15 January 2021

Course provider: Global Campus of Human Rights

Location: Online learning platform and zoom sessions

Duration (core course content delivery): 7 days (22-27 Feb 2021) with daily live sessions

Language: English with spoken and written fluency a requirement of the course

Tuition fees: 470 Euro (VAT included)

Course certificate: Provided upon completion of the course

Course benefits

Participants will enjoy the following benefits during the course:

  • Live discussion with professionals and representatives of sending institutions
  • Collaborative online tools, live interaction, and networking opportunity with peers
  • Tiny class size for increasing engagement and communication between instructors and learners
  • Practical works, real-life simulations, and case studies instructed by electoral observation experts
  • Presence of experts and trainers responsible for giving feedback and also an ask-the-expert session

Learning objectives

By completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • get a thorough overview of the history of electoral observation
  • gain a thorough knowledge of international legal standards, observation methodology, missions functioning (short term observation), and media observation
  • build theoretical and practical skills which fruitful for you in case of further use as international observers
  • apply as a competent short term observer (STO) in any election observation missions

Target audience

The course is aimed at all participants who are interested in fostering their knowledge of the functioning of an electoral observation mission from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Specifically, it aims to train civilian staff in electoral observation missions at the start of their career (i.e., short term observers). Moreover, the course comprehensive structure might be of interest to political experts, analysts, journalists, consultants, and investigators.

Structure and content

The course aims to enhance theoretical and practical knowledge on international election observation by offering participants the knowledge and practical skills applicable to the daily functioning of election observation missions, a benefit in case of further applications as international observers.

Furthermore, understanding of international standards, methodology, and best practices will also be crucial for those passionate about establishing and training a network of domestic observers.

The course includes the following main themes:

  • International electoral observation: an introduction
  • Electoral observation background and international legal standards
  • Meeting the sending authorities
  • Short term observers: code of conduct, observing and reporting tools
  • The role of media in electoral observation missions
  • And, short term observers: living the field

Time commitment

Participants are expected to commit roughly 25-30 hours of active learning through individual study and readings, quizzes, attendance in live online sessions, debates and group work on assigned case studies.

How to enroll in the course?

Interested individuals can apply online by enrolling in the link below.

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For more details on the course and its designer, including its past activities in election observation, visit the website of Global Campus.

Also, apply to another online course on “Youth Entrepreneurship” by UNITAR here.

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