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Issued by: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Vacancy number: VNSMUS00585
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Political Affairs
Functional level: Senior professional
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Kyiv
Date of issue: 6 July 2017
Deadline for application: 15 December 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

General Minimum Requirements

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

Field of Expertise Requirements

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

University education in international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields
Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or governments
Experience in preparing analytical reports
Excellent communication and drafting skills
Knowledge of regional political history and developments
Diplomatic and negotiating skills
Some knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

Experience in a related field, preferably in an international environment or within operational Missions;
Experience in political reporting and with sound analytical skills;
Professional fluency in the English language with the ability to analyse and communicate clearly and concisely; knowledge of English-language style guides;
Significant prior experience in publishing and/or journalism in relevant fields such as human rights, political affairs and media;
Good organizational skills, with the ability to take corrective action if required;
Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work night shifts and extra hours, and in an environment with limited infrastructure; proven resilience to high stress environments;
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;
Cultural sensitivity and sound political judgement;
Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail.

Desirable:

Experience in working in Eastern Europe and/or knowledge of the region;
Experience with the UN common system and/or other international organizations;
Working knowledge of the Ukrainian and/or Russian language(s).

Tasks and Responsibilities

Initial duration of appointment/assignment for this post is until 31 March 2018, subject to a subsequent OSCE Permanent Council Decision to extend the mandate of the Mission.

If applicable, deployment is subject to attendance to and successful completion of pre-deployment training and assessment.

Applicants are hereby notified that the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) is designated by the OSCE as a nonfamily duty station. This designation is based on the fluid and dynamic working environment in the SMM and with due consideration to recommendations of the UN International Civil Service Commission. The currently prevailing working conditions in the duty station may include working in a hazardous location with extended hours of service, and possibly curtailed freedom of movement. Successful candidates who are appointed to locations deemed by the OSCE as hazardous will receive hazard pay. In addition, all successful candidates will be required to participate in the OSCE accident and life insurance scheme in accordance with the OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Reporting and Political Analysis Unit, the Copy Editor will be responsible for the overall coherence of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine's publications and ensures consistency with the SMM mandate, style standards, and terminology. The Copy Editor will have the following specific responsibilities:

Proof-reading and copy-editing all English language publications, ensuring consistency with OSCE and SMM policy, style and terminology;
Verifying adherence to SMM written requirements with a focus on accuracy, consistency, coherence and style of the text and suggests amendments;
Assisting efforts to harmonize SMM public reporting as well as in copy-editing public information material, rewriting, abridging, simplifying or restructuring texts for greater clarity, coherence and readability;
Working with the Press and Public Information Unit to ensure coherence of messages;
Liaising with the OSCE Secretariat's Communication and Media Relations Section, as necessary;
Performing duties of Reporting Officer as assigned;
Performing other duties as assigned.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm

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 note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.

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.

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