Executive Officer
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Vacancy
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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 Office of the Secretary General (OSG) supports the Secretary General in implementing all aspects of his mandate. This includes diplomatic liaison, press and public information, legal services, internal auditing, gender issues and contacts with international and nongovernmental organizations and with the OSCE Partners for Co-operation. Within the OSG, Executive Management serves as the Secretary General’s personal staff, assisting him with both policy and administrative co-ordination. OSG includes a Policy Team and a Co-ordination Team, both of which are responsible to the Director of OSG.
The Executive Officer is a member of the OSG Policy Team. The Policy Team, which is managed by the Senior Adviser, provides advice on political and other developments both within and outside the OSCE region, including all aspects of comprehensive security policy. It also provides advice and support in relation to coordinated political planning, developing/implementing strategies, and research and analytical activities. The Policy Team develops messages and provides strategic vision for speeches and statements by the Secretary General and OSCE Chairmanship, based on input from the relevant Secretariat units. Team members draft and/or clear all speeches, as well as articles and reports. The Policy Team coordinates and follows up on the implementation of special projects for the Secretary General, and it contributes to outreach to participating States, civil society, academic and research institutions, including the OSCE Academic Network. |
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Under the direct supervision of the Senior Policy Adviser, the Executive Officer provides assistance to the Secretary General and Director of OSG, particularly in relation to policy planning, speechwriting, research and analysis. More specifically, the Executive Officer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the Office of the Secretary General (OSG), please see: http://www.osce.org/secretariat |
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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. |