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Issued by: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Vacancy number: VNODIP00831
Vacancy type: International Contracted
Field of expertise: General Staff / Monitoring Functions
Grade: P2
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Warsaw
Date of issue: 14 December 2020
Deadline for application: 6 January 2021 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		This is a short-term position offered for approximately 6 months, with possibility of extension, subject to budget availability. 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, combating human trafficking, 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 Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the principal institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension. ODIHR is active throughout the OSCE area in the fields of election observation, democratic development, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, and the rule of law. ODIHR's assistance projects and other activities are implemented in participating States in accordance with ODIHR's mandate. The Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Department is currently managing a large-scale, extra-budgetary project - 'Enhancing Stakeholder Awareness and Resources for Hate Crime Victim Support' (EStAR), which aims to raise awareness of EU/OSCE standards and good practice in hate crime victim support and encourage improvements through the development of guidance, resources and training materials for criminal justice and victim support experts and practitioners, in all EU Member States and 14 additional OSCE participating States.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Project Officer, as Associate Project Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the co-ordination and engagement of the EStAR Expert Network and support EStAR online activities from their design to implementation, particularly in: Co-ordinating and engaging with the Network of Experts to gather and consolidate inputs to the development of project resources and tools on hate crime victim support through the EStAR online communication platform, and support Experts' adherence to platform guidelines; Supporting the management of the EStAR Network Communication Platform which includes posting updates, managing content and discussions boards; this may include conducting informational interviews, focus groups and/or roundtable discussions as needed; Strengthening the EStAR Expert Network through the creation and implementation of an engagement plan aligned with project deliverables; Supporting the development and delivery of engaging online events, workshops, meetings, and discussion series dedicated to the main pillars of hate crime victim support; Gathering and collating network inputs to publications and report development ensuring substantive quality; Creating additional digital tools to support online engagement in the form of surveys, polling and other forms to contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of project activities; Working to ensure gender mainstreaming is applied to all areas of tasks and responsibilities; Assisting in identifying the changing online needs of the Network, contributing to update online engagement project activities as needed; Assisting with the development of promotional content about the EStAR project as needed (eg: newsletters, social media, etc.); Co-ordinating and collaborating effectively with Senior Project Assistant and with EStAR implementing partners. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, please see https://www.osce.org/odihr

Necessary Qualifications

		First-level university degree in international affairs, law, human rights, political science, social sciences, or other relevant field; Minimum four years of relevant professional experience in the field of human rights, criminal law, hate crime and/or hate crime victim support or other relevant field; At least two years of experience in a project support role in large international projects; At least one year of experience in co-ordinating various stakeholders in a large international project; Understanding of online tools and mediums such as Zoom, Mentimeter, etc; Experience in the region(s) of the OSCE targeted by the project is beneficial; Experience in monitoring and evaluation practices and tools is beneficial; Professional fluency in English; with excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds; Gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.

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 post adjustment is approximately EUR 4,092. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Poland. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme. Appointment will be 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, to offer an appointment at a lower grade 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 https://www.osce.org/participating-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.