| Background |
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OSCE Missions and Field Activities are the front line of OSCE work in countries that require assistance and are the agent through which political decisions are translated into action. The OSCE Mission to Skopje is the Organization's longest-serving field mission. Based on the mandated priorities for the Mission, the Mission’s current activities are grouped in four main strategic areas: Inter-ethnic relations, including early warning; Rule of Law, Democratic Governance; and Transnational Threats. |
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| Tasks and Responsibilities |
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Under the guidance and supervision of the National Programme Officer within the Management Unit of the Public Safety and Community Outreach Department (PSCOD), the incumbent will assist in a wide range of project management, administrative, financial, logistical and coordination tasks for the needs of the department.
More specifically the incumbent will:
- Conduct needs assessment for project identification and development; identify possible activities/interventions; contribute to the drafting and development of project documents; coordinate and monitor the implementation of projects activities, including direct responsibility, often in a leadership role and/or as a trainer /presenter/mentor to the participants; provide inputs in the preparation of progress and final project reports;
- Liaise with the Department’s Units – Police Development Unit and Monitoring Unit – to collect input, background materials and other relevant information on PSCOD activities for reporting purposes; compile weekly, monthly, background, spot and annual reports;
- Conduct data collection, research and analyses on security related topics and early warning mechanisms and actions; contribute to the drafting of policy and strategic papers; draft briefing materials, presentations, reports and other relevant documents within the PSCOD portfolio; follow up on the developments in the portfolio and analyse relevant challenges thereby contributing to the formulation of Units’ interventions;
- Liaise, develop and maintain contacts with Law Enforcement stakeholders and project partners - domestic and international interlocutors, government officials at local and central levels, civil society actors; explore opportunities for cooperation and facilitate coordination of activities; prepares minutes and reports of the meetings;
- Contribute to the formulation, monitoring and updating of project budgets and subsequent administrative facilitation of project and non-project activities; prepare PRs in the IRMA / ORACLE system; perform related transactions and projects financial reporting;
- Translate written materials and correspondence for the needs of the programme; perform simultaneous and/or consecutive translation for meetings, appointments, or other business communications with staff, consultants and partnering organizations' staff;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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| Necessary Qualifications |
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- Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of North Macedonia
- Secondary education, supplemented with formal training in project management, office administration, accounting, economy, law and/or languages
- Minimum six years of experience in administrative work with sound knowledge of accounting, budgeting and financial management
- Thorough knowledge of concepts related to security and safety issues and inter-ethnic relations
- Established ability to translate and interpret to and from English
- Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and in local language(s)
- Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds
- Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities
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| Required competencies |
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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
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| Remuneration Package |
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Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is approximately EUR 1,564.42.
Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance 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.
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| How To Apply |
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All candidates must apply online, using the OSCE online application link, found under https://jobs.osce.org
Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Online Application Form or in other languages than the English language would not be considered.
The recruitment procedure may take up to two months and we will be in further contact with you only if you are selected for an interview. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer the position with modified terms of reference or a different duration.
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 be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
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