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Field Activities Co-ordinator

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Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number: VNKOSS01317
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Human Rights
Functional level: Middle management
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Prishtine/Pristina
Date of issue: 6 March 2012
Deadline for application: 26 March 2012 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET)
Date of entry on duty: 7 May 2012

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 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

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

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

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations or equivalent professional experience
Experience in human rights monitoring and reporting
Sound knowledge of international and regional human rights standards and communities rights
Proven experience in the management of projects, budgets and personnel
Management and supervisory experience
Proven experience in team leadership
Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills in English
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 judgement
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames
Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail

Desirable:

Knowledge of one or more local languages
Knowledge of the regional political situation and legal system of the mission area
Demonstrated negotiation and/or conflict resolution skills

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of the Human Rights and Communities Department, the Field Activities Co-ordinator co-ordinates the implementation of priorities and tasks from Headquarters (HQ) to the field staff. The Field Activities Co-ordinator:

Keeps close contact with the Mission field structures and liaises regularly with all co-ordination mechanisms in the Mission, in particular with other Departments active in the field;
Co-ordinates tasks and requests from and to Regional Centre Directors and other relevant staff located in the Regional Centres;
Makes regular visits to the field;
Develops and implements the overall strategy for field co-ordination in accordance with the Mission priorities and in close co-ordination with other Departments and offices involved;
Supports the Regional Centres in developing the methodology of monitoring local structures and community realities on the ground;
Facilitates the development and provision of guidance to field teams on human rights and communities issues;
Assists programmatic sections in implementing the mandate of the Department at the local level;
Assists in the management of projects carried out by the field or jointly by the field/HQ;
Performs other duties as assigned.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

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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