Vacancy
Background
This is a maternity leave replacement (financed from the Unified Budget (UB)). The initial contract duration is one year.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the National Programme Manager and should perform the following tasks:
1. Manage projects
Manage UB and Extra Budgetary (if any) projects through all steps of the project cycle, in accordance with OSCE performance-based programming and budgeting and project management standards. The cycle consists of
• Identification of projects
• Development, including preparing project proposals and budgets
• Implementation, including monitoring
• Evaluation
2. Supervise and directly conduct activities
• Assist in selection and oversight of consultants, implementing partners and vendors
• Directly manage activities, which can include working groups, seminars, trainings, study tours, publications and others
3. Establish and maintain good relations with partners
• As coordination is essential to the effectiveness of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine, the Project Officer shall ensure coordination of planning and conduct of projects with key partners inside and outside the OSCE
• The Project Officer is also expected to assist with fundraising and UB justification
4. Other duties as assigned
Necessary Qualifications
• University degree in law, political or social sciences
• Minimum two years of professional experience
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated thematic expertise
• Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Ukrainian
Remuneration Package
Monthly remuneration subject to social security deductions is EUR 1690. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
This position is open for residents of Ukraine only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org; the Vacancy Number is VNUKRN00549. The deadline for applications is 17 March 2019. If you have difficulties with the online system, please use the Internet Explorer to find the vacancy. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Details of the assignment and contract may be further discussed during the interviews.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, 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 national, 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.