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Issued by
OSCE Secretariat
Vacancy number
VNSECS01271
Vacancy type
International Seconded
Field of expertise
Human Resources Management
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Vienna
Date of issue
3 August 2017
Deadline for application
6 September 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
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 Department of Human Resources (DHR) ensures that the OSCE has the human resources capacity necessary to successfully implement its mandates. DHR sets the policies and provides services in the areas of recruitment, administration of benefits and entitlements, payroll, performance management and learning and development across the Organization.

The Talent Management Section, one of two sections in DHR, comprises units dealing with Job Design and Classification, Recruitment and Learning and Development. The different units of the section work together to attract, manage develop and retain the highest quality staff throughout the OSCE.

The Recruitment Unit, as part of the Talent Management Section of the Department of Human Resources, comprises ten staff members and ensures a process of open fair, transparent and timely recruitment and selection of international and locally-recruited contracted Secretariat staff, international contracted mission members, seconded staff and mission members, as well as temporary staff, consultants and junior-level professionals.

     
Tasks and Responsibilities    
     
   

Under direct supervision of the Recruitment Officer and overall guidance of the Chief, Recruitment, the Associate Recruitment Officer ensures effective delivery of a transparent competitive selection and recruitment process, and consistency with overall OSCE Human Resources policies. More specifically, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

 

  1. Planning and executing recruitment activities and establishing priorities in accordance with the requirements of the hiring departments and succession planning; ensuring adherence to recruitment principles in filling all vacant posts and assessing the effectiveness of recruitment programmes in achieving gender balance, geographical and nationality distribution, etc.;
  2. Liaising and supporting the supervisor on succession planning recruitment, recruitment issues/problems and formulating new internal policies and guidelines; analysing all transactions related to positions, recruitment and other HR data, such as vacancy rates, applicants’ profiles, staff turnover; 
  3. Overseeing issuance of vacancy notices in conformity with classified job descriptions and advising on advertising;
  4. Screening and assessing applications, based on mandatory and desirable criteria and establishing long-lists and, in consultation with the hiring department, drawing up shortlists of candidates to be invited for an interview;
  5. Supporting the planning of interview boards, formulating competency-based questions in co-ordination with the board members, overseeing creation of written exams, participating in interview panels, evaluating interviews and preparing interview reports;
  6. Conducting reference checks and preparing job offers for successful candidates; following up on start dates and any salary issues;
  7. Dealing with enquiries from delegations, in writing and in meetings, relating to proposed seconded and internationally recruited posts for delegation supported candidates;
  8. Performing other related duties as assigned.

 

 

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the Department of Human Resources (DHR), please see: http://www.osce.org/secretariat

     
Necessary Qualifications    
     
   
  • First level university degree in human resources, psychology, law, social sciences or related field;
  • A minimum of four years of professional experience in human resources administration, including recruitment and modern selection interviewing techniques, administration and HR management;
  • Good knowledge of the Mission mandates, activities and administrative matters would be an asset;
  • Established experience in research, analysis and synthesis of data and production of reports;
  • Professional fluency in English with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills; working knowledge of another OSCE working language would be an asset;
  • Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft applications; ability to use ORACLE Applications (HRMS module and iRecruitment) would be an advantage;
  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
  • Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
     
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If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/.

 

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/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.

 

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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