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election observer

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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.

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Competences
22
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
9

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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Cross-sector

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political parties

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

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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.

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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.

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

Occupation specific

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identify electoral violations

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

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report on voting process

Communicate with election officials about the voting process. Report on the progression of the election day and the types of problems that were presented.

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Sector-specific

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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.

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Cross-sector

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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.

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demonstrate commitment to democracy

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

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handle stressful situations in the work place

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.

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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.

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observe confidentiality

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

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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.

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use communication techniques

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

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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Sector-specific

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international human rights law

The aspect of international law which deals with the promotion and protection of human rights, the related treaties and agreements between nations, the binding legal effects, and the contributions made to the development and implemenation of human rights law.

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1 competence
election law

The regulations concerning the procedures during elections, such as voting regulations, campaign regulations, which procedures candidates must follow, how votes are counted, and other electoral procedures.

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Optional skills and competences 7 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

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promote human rights implementation

Promote the implementation of programs which stipulate agreements, binding or non-binding, concerning human rights in order to further improve efforts to decrease discrimination, violence, unjust imprisonment or other human rights violations. As well as to increase efforts to improve tolerance and peace, and better treatment of human rights cases.

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tolerate stress

Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.

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work in an international environment

Guide your career to an international level which often requires the ability to interact, relate and communicate with individuals from different cultures.

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establish collaborative relations

Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.

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show intercultural awareness

Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.

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speak different languages

Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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