What does a Election Observer do?

You observe elections internationally for fairness and integrity.

How much does a Election Observer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 70'000, mid ~CHF CHF 90'000 per year (approximate).

Election Observer

Law & Security

Election observers monitor democratic elections worldwide on behalf of international organizations such as the OSCE. They assess the fairness of elections, prepare reports, and contribute to strengthening democratic processes.

Entry

~CHF 70'000

CHF 5'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Election Observer

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 70'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual10/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance3/10

🎨 Creativity2/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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