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Issued by
OSCE Presence in Albania
Vacancy number
VNALBS00356
Vacancy type
International Seconded
Field of expertise
Rule of Law
Functional level
Middle management
Grade
S3
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Tirana
Date of issue
9 October 2017
Deadline for application
24 November 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
General Minimum Requirements    
     
   

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

 

  • Excellent physical condition
  • Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
  • Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
     
Field of Expertise Requirements    
     
   

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

 

  • University education in law or significant work experience in criminal justice and/or law enforcement (the latter required for police corrections officer training)
  • Experience in the practice of law, e.g. judges, prosecutors, lawyers, etc.
  • Knowledge of courtroom proceedings and criminal law and procedure
  • Knowledge of international legal procedure standards and instruments
  • Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
     
Level of Professional Competence Requirements    
     
   

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

 

Education:

Advanced education/certified training course in a relevant field desirable

 

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant, diversified and progressively responsible professional experience including at least 3 years at the management level relevant to the actual position

     
Mission Specific Requirements    
     
   

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

 

Mandatory:

  • Relevant and progressively responsible legal reform experience;
  • Proven management and supervisory experience, including project development and management;
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
  • Cultural sensitivity and judgement;
  • Flexibility and ability to under pressure of time and workload;
  • Professional fluency in the English language, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely and ability to edit English legal texts.

 

Desirable:

  • Good knowledge of the regional political situation and the legal system of the mission area;
  • Previous international work experience and or experience in field missions, preferably in south-eastern Europe; 
  • Previous regional experience as judge or prosecutor would be an advantage;
  • Working knowledge of the local language.
     
Tasks and Responsibilities    
     
   

Under the direction of the Head of Presence and Deputy Head of Presence, and in accordance with the mandate of theOSCE Presence in Albania, the Head of the Rule of Law and Human Rights Department:

 

  • Leading the Department, taking responsibility for all aspects of staffing and administration;
  • Developing, co-ordinating and monitoring the implementation of OSCE projects in the area of rule of law and human rights;
  • Developing and maintaining appropriate professional relationships with top-level partners in the Albanian justice system to facilitate successful diplomacy and programme implementation, and likewise maintaining partnerships with relevant international colleagues;
  • Providing advice and analysis on rule of law and human rights issues, based on the analysis of relevant laws and practices and based on familiarity with the issues and key players in the sector, ensuring compliance with relevant international standards;
  • Providing legal advice to the Head of Presence and other senior staff on matters relating to OSCE rules and regulations as well as international law;
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

 

For more detailed information on the work of OSCE Presence in Albania, please see http://www.osce.org/presence-in-albania

     
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The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.

 

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

 

Please apply to your relevant authorities several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.

 

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