Serve on an Election Observation Mission

The CIS has organized election observation missions for every presidential and legislative election in El Salvador since the return of democracy with the signing of the Peace Accords in 1992.

Each CIS Election Observation Mission assesses the election proceedings and the implementation of existing electoral reforms, spotlights strengths and weaknesses in the electoral process, and and offers recommendations -- which have been used regularly as a basis for electoral reform proposals in the Legislative Assembly. 

Election observers are volunteers who receive specialized training to observe and report on the quality of election processes and the implementation of election reforms.

Their service contributes to oversight of the electoral process and facilitates a safe environment that enables broad participation in the election.

Apply to observe the next (legislative) elections on Sunday, February 28, 2021!

• Be a long-term volunteer (3 months): January 3 – March 26, 2021 

• Be a short-term observer (9 days): February 22 – March 2, 2021