Brief Description:
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.
Scholarship Details:
Opportunity Type:
Self-Funded
Language Requirement: Not
Required
Language of Instruction: English
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
Fields of study:
·
Electoral Observation
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 Apply?
Interested individuals can apply
online by enrolling in the link below.
For more details on the course and its designer, including its
past activities in election observation, visit the website
of Global Campus.
Deadline: 15th January 2021
