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Chief of Rule Of Law and Human Rights Unit*

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Issued by
OSCE Mission to Skopje
Vacancy number
VNSKPS00569
Vacancy type
International Seconded
Duty station
Skopje
Date of issue
3 February 2020
Deadline for application
17 March 2020 - 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:

 

  • Second-level university degree 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:

Second-level univesrity degree, certified training course in a relevant field is an asset

 

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:

Education:

  • Second-level univesrity degree in Law, International Human Rights, Criminal Law, or similar;
  • Extensive experience in development work in the wider Rule of Law, with a focus on judicial reform, fundamental rights, access to justice, tolerance and non-discrimination, trial monitoring, anti-corruption;
  • Extensive experience in programme and project design, project management and supervision;
  • Demonstrated and progressively responsible management experience;
  • Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills;
  • Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication, as well as facilitation and mentoring skills;
  • Strong drafting and presentation skills;
  • Understanding of South East European politics and affairs;
  • Professional fluency in the English language;
  • Excellent command of windows applications (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and internet);

 

Desirable:

  • Experience in working with the OSCE or other international organizations;
  • Solid understanding of the political system in the Republic of North Macedonia;
  • Knowledge of at least one of the local languages in the Mission area.
     
Tasks and Responsibilities    
     
   

*Please note that the change of the post title is a subject to the approval of the Unified Budget 2020.

 

Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Head of the Human Dimension Department (HDD), the incumbent is responsible for:

  1. Functioning as the main Departmental contact on matters related to rule of law and human rights and advising the Head of Department, and the Senior Management as required, on strategic issues within this field;
  2. The overall day-to-day functioning of the Unit, including supervision of staff, providing leadership and support, managing performance, identifying learning needs/opportunities and sharing substantive knowledge;
  3. Project design, implementation, monitoring and self-evaluation. Provides relevant input for the Mission’s Budget Cycle (PBPR, PO, UB);
  4. The management of the Unit and ensuring quality implementation of the Unit’s projects in accordance with departmental and Mission strategies, and the OSCE rules and regulations;
  5. Ensuring that the wider Rule of Law and Human Rights component is synergetic with other interventions of the Mission, and co-ordinating the work of Unit with other Units/Departments in the Mission;
  6. Supporting the Head of Department in ensuring a management based on results, key performance indicators and careful project implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
  7. Liaising and maintaining good relations with the Unit’s interlocutors at an appropriate level, to ensure best use of OSCE resources, compatibility of projects, alignment and avoidance of duplication;
  8. Performing any other duties as required.

 

For more detailed information on the work of OSCE Mission to Skopje, please see www.osce.org/skopje

     
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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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