Call for Long Term Election Observers for Ukraine 2012 Parliamentary
Elections
Deadline Extended to June 15, 2012
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC)
and the Canada Ukraine Foundation (CUF), which have successfully monitored
several elections in Ukraine since 2004, are organizing an Election Observer
Mission for the 2012 Parliamentary Elections, scheduled for October 28, 2012.
UCC-CUF is looking
for highly-qualified individuals to serve as long-term election observers
(LTOs) on the ground in Ukraine. These LTOs will be responsible for: i)
monitoring the run-up to the Elections in Ukraine to ensure that the election is
being organized in a fair and transparent manner; ii) monitoring such things as
Voter’s Lists and the Voters’ Register; iii) monitoring access of parties and
candidates to mass media; iv) monitoring the formation of Election Commissions;
and v) overseeing the formation of new electoral boundaries for the 225
districts, the registration of single mandate district candidates, and the
electoral campaign.
The deadline
to submit applications for LTO positions has been extended to June 15, 2012.
Availability and a
commitment from July 1 to November 3 is desirable, but shorter time commitments
from highly qualified individuals will also be considered. Election experience
in Canada and/or Ukraine is an asset. Applicants must be Canadian citizens and
have a good working knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian. Financial
arrangements will be discussed and determined with the successful applicants.
All direct expenses for LTOs will be covered.
In order to apply,
please fill out an online application, available at the CUF website,
http://www.cufoundation.ca/ or at http://observers.cufoundation.ca/
UCC-CUF will also be
sending a large mission of short-term election observers (STOs) to monitor the
immediate timeframe around Election Day. In order to apply to be an STO, please
fill out an online application, at http://www.cufoundation.ca/ or at
http://observers.cufoundation.ca/
Questions may be
directed to the UCC Office in Winnipeg, at 204-942-4627 or 1-866-942-4627, or
by email to ukrelection2012@gmail.com.
Ukraine
is at a historical crossroads and it is essential that this election meet the
norms for democratic elections during Ukraine’s continued journey toward
democracy. The voice and vote of the people of Ukraine in these elections are
as critical, if not more so, as they were during the Orange Revolution.
Support the Ukrainian democratic process by becoming an
internationally accredited election observer!