Chief of Analysis and Reporting Cell

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

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

• University education in political sciences, international relations, public policy, law, international human rights law or other human rights related fields
• Experience working with human rights, minority or gender issues
• Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in drafting reports

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Advanced education/certified training course in a relevant field desirable

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

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• University degree in law or related field
• High level of professional fluency in the English language
• Experience in drafting reports
• Proven management and supervisory experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong working knowledge of international human rights and minority rights standards
• Knowledge of the regional political situation and the international human rights instruments relevant to the mission area
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail
• Demonstrated 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, and
• Cultural sensitivity and judgment

Desirable:

• Advanced (postgraduate) degree in law or related field
• Previous experience in field missions, preferably in South-East Europe
• Experience in negotiation/mediation
• Knowledge of the legal system in the mission area
• Knowledge of programme Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) reporting standards
• Experience in developing research methodologies
• Knowledge of local languages or most common lingua franca

The Chief of Analysis and Reporting Cell is responsible for providing support to the Department when it drafts reports, letters and other written documents. Under direct supervision of the Deputy Director of the Department of Human Rights and Communities, the Chief of Analysis and Reporting Cell:

1. Ensures the quality (including content, structure, and grammar) of all reports and other external documents (including, inter alia, correspondence, public speeches, and press releases) originating from the Department;
2. Drafts and compiles regular reports on the activities of the Department, the results of field monitoring and for developing strategies arising from these reports;
3. Provides legal analysis and advice, particularly on assessing compliance with human rights and international standards, in relation to departmental reports;
4. Ensures efficient information flow within the Department including with the field and advises the Office of the Director and the Chiefs of Sections on the co-ordination of work within the Department;
5. Fosters good co-operation and information flow with co-ordination units of other departments and the Office for Central Co-ordination, as well as with other international organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) concerning the activities of the Department;
6. Co-ordinates and supervises all professional and general staff of the Analysis and Reporting Cell;
7. Supports the work of other sections in the Department of Human Rights and Communities by providing human rights and legal analysis as required, and;
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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.