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Issued by
OSCE Secretariat
Vacancy number
VNSECP01272
Vacancy type
International Contracted
Field of expertise
Economic and Environmental Affairs
Grade
P3
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Vienna
Date of issue
7 August 2017
Deadline for application
4 September 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Background    
     
   

The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) deals with economic and environmental issues, operating under the premise that promoting economic prosperity and co-operation on environmental problems can contribute to international security and stability. The OSCE's role is twofold: a) to monitor economic and environmental developments among participating States, and alert them to any threat of conflict, and b) to facilitate the formulation of economic and environmental policies and initiatives among participating States, to promote security. The Office currently comprises 23 staff members.

 

     
Tasks and Responsibilities    
     
   

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Economic Officer, the incumbent will provide support, analysis and related advice in relation to fostering regional economic co-operation and economic governance aspects of security as well as identifying, developing and implementing activities and projects, discussing and co-ordinating with relevant stakeholders.

 

More specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for:

 

  1. Co-ordinating proposals for programmes, projects and activities that address the economic governance dimension of security;
  2. Providing policy advice relating to good governance activities and providing inputs to the Economic and Environmental Forum process and subsequent follow-up activities;
  3. Analysing trends and assessing national needs related to economic developments;
  4. Offering technical assistance to facilitate the formulation of economic initiatives among participating States;
  5. Preparing contributions on current and future activities of the Economic Governance Unit for the OCEEA annual programme and budget, the OCEEA annual Activity Report and the OSCE Annual Report;
  6. Conceptualizing and preparing briefing papers and reports, drafting speeches to be delivered by the senior management, the Secretary General and representatives of the Chairmanship-in-Office, as required;
  7. Assisting in fund raising for projects and maintaining relations with funding sources;
  8. Participating in negotiating and drafting agreements with bilateral and multilateral donors and implementing partners in compliance with the OSCE, donor and implementing partner requirements as well as monitoring the overall implementation of the agreements;
  9. Establishing and maintaining working relations with international organizations, sub-regional initiatives, NGOs, business associations and with responsible officers in the OSCE delegations and the OSCE Partners for Co-operation;
  10. Carrying out other related duties as assigned.

 

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, please see: www.osce.org/secretariat

 

     
Necessary Qualifications    
     
   
  • First-level university degree in International Relations or Political Science, Economics or Legal Studies with a focus on economic issues;
  • A minimum of six years of professional experience with progressively responsible experience in either private or public sector at international level;
  • Work experience in project development and management;
  • Understanding of and experience in security-related economic issues;
  • Experience in carrying out analysis and conceptualization;
  • Professional fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills; working knowledge of Russian would be an asset;
  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

 

     
Remuneration Package    
     
   

Monthly remuneration is approximately EUR 6,149, depending on post adjustment and family status. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Other allowances and benefits are similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System.

 

Appointments are 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 http://www.osce.org/employment.

 

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 shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

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.

 

The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation, therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 7 years.

 

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

 

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