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Rule of Law Monitoring Assistant

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Archived vacancy details

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Issued by
OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vacancy number
VNBAHG00871
Vacancy type
Local Contracted
Field of expertise
Rule of Law
Grade
G5
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Foca
Date of issue
27 December 2018
Deadline for application
27 January 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty
1 March 2019

Background

NOTE: Exact location of this appointment is subject to 2019 budget approval.

Rule of Law Monitoring Assistants’ primary activity is monitoring and reporting on criminal proceedings and the institutional functionality of the justice sector in their respective area of responsibility. This monitoring will focus particularly on implementation of legal and structural reforms related to independence and transparency of the judiciary, its ability to meet fair trial standards, and the treatment of vulnerable victims and witnesses within the system. The incumbent will be assigned to work with their respective National Legal Officer coordinating their programmatic work in their region and will be responsible for monitoring cases according to the policy and guidelines established by the Head Office and overseen by the Rule of Law. The incumbent will prepare regular reports on monitored cases and provide them directly to the Legal Adviser working either as their supervisor or their regional coordinator. The incumbent will also draft spot reports when required. The Rule of Law Monitoring Assistant reports directly to the National Legal Officer.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities

  1. Following cases before specified courts, prosecutor’s offices as well as the human rights situation within other justice sector institutions according to the policy and guidelines established by the Head Office;
  2. Drafting reports on proceedings and institutions monitored as well spot reports on priority issues as they arise;
  3. Maintaining regular contacts with local officials within the justice system and local bar associations and reports on relevant developments and trends;
  4. Following legislative, institutional and policy developments related to the human rights and the rule of law;
  5. Providing feedback and advice to local justice sector actors as to OSCE findings and reports, international human rights standards, etc.;
  6. Coordinating the workload and case selection with National Legal Officers, Legal Advisers within the Rule of Law section , and other trial monitors as necessary;
  7. Drafting spot reports as deemed necessary by the monitor or upon request from their supervisor or Head Office;
  8. Performing other duties as required.

 

Necessary Qualifications

  • Completed secondary education. Additional coursework in law desirable;
  • Minimum four (4) years of relevant work experience in legal and/or human rights field;
  • First-level university degree in law may be considered as a substitute for one (1) year, and an advanced level degree in law may be considered as a substitute for two (2) years of work experience;
  • Working knowledge of European and/or international human rights conventions;
  • Willingness and experience working in a challenging environment;
  • Flexibility, patience and ability to work under pressure and time constraints;
  • Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in the local languages;
  • Possession of a valid driving license.

 

Remuneration Package

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 2,298.08 BAM/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. At the discretion of the appointing authority a higher step may be approved up to a maximum of step 3 subject to specific conditions.

 

 

How to Apply

This position is open to citizens and permanent residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina only. If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment. Please note that offline applications submitted via email, fax, or mail will not be considered. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

 

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