Vacancy
Background |
This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to assignment at the Secretariat must be borne by their authorities. Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered. Seconded staff members in the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions are not entitled to a Board and Lodging Allowance payable by the Organization.
The Transnational Threats Department/Action against Terrorism Unit (TNTD/ATU) is the focal point for co-ordinating and facilitating OSCE counter-terrorism activities. The Unit contributes to the implementation of the OSCE's counter-terrorism commitments by providing support to the Chairmanship-in-Office, the Secretary General and the participating States on anti-terrorism matters and by enhancing co-ordination within the OSCE on counter-terrorism related issues. The Unit also assists participating States to implement their anti-terrorism commitments, as defined by relevant decisions, and acts on requests from participating States to assist in enhancing their capability to respond to current and emerging terrorist threats. TNTD/ATU supports the work of relevant UN bodies on counter-terrorism and enhances co-operation with external partners and other regional organizations in the fight against terrorism. The Unit currently comprises 10 staff members. |
Tasks and Responsibilities |
Under the guidance of the Head on Anti-Terrorism Issues, the incumbent will lead and supervise the work of the Unit on the implementation of the OSCE decisions in different programmatic areas related to counter-terrorism. More specifically, he/she will perform the following duties:
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Necessary Qualifications |
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This post is open for secondment. Candidates are requested to apply through the OSCE desk of the respective Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Delayed nominations 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. Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/who/83. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged. The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation. No application fees or information with respect to bank account details are required by OSCE for our recruitment process. |