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Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
Vacancy number: VNSECG01434
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: Administration and Support
Grade: G1
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Prague
Date of issue: 28 May 2019
Deadline for application: 19 June 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 1 August 2019

Background

		Please note that this position is vacant due to maternity leave of a staff member and will be from 01 August 2019 until 13 September 2020. The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis. The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairmanship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions. The Documentation Centre in Prague’s (DCiP) mandate is keeping the institutional memory of the Organization and spreading information on the OSCE through various outreach activities. DCiP is the home of the CSCE/OSCE archives, thus, an important part of its activities relate to maintaining and updating various archival collections, including their digitalization, renaming and saving. The researchers working under certain conditions in the DCiP premises and library (Researchers-in-Residence) are also assisted by the DCiP. The DCiP is the central repository of CSCE/OSCE legacy documents. The Centre preserves and makes documents available to OSCE participating States, academic researchers and the public. The documents are maintained in the Centre library and archives, on the OSCE public website, and on the OSCE internal documents management system. The Centre also co-ordinates an annual series of meetings known as the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum that provides opportunities for international dialogue on economic and environmental issues linked to security.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Should you be selected for this role, you will, under the supervision of the Administrative Secretary, perform the following tasks: Preparing photocopies and scanning documents according to instructions from your supervisor and co-workers; preparing documents for mailing; Providing refreshments for meetings: Performing cleaning functions for the offices, library, archives, corridors, kitchen, toilets and storage rooms, as required; Performing other related tasks, such as taking postal items to the post office.

Necessary Qualifications

		Completed secondary education; One year of related experience; Limited knowledge of English; Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and teamwork; Gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat, please see http://www.osce.org/secretariat

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction, is CZK 18,161. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in the Czech Republic. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Only those applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted. Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/states. 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.