Field Political Reporting Officer

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Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number: VNKOSS01970
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Political Affairs
Number of posts: 3
Duty station: Mitrovice / Mitrovica , Peje / Pec , Prizren
Date of issue: 11 August 2017
Deadline for application: 4 September 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 15 October 2017

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 degree in international studies, public policy, political science, law or in other related field Diplomatic experience; experience working in political affairs with international organizations or governments Experience in preparing analytical reports Professional fluency in English including excellent oral and drafting skills Knowledge of regional political history and developments Diplomatic and negotiating skills Basic 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: Working experience in a function that includes regular liaison with government officials, community representatives, civil society, and international agencies; Experience in information collection, political analysis and reporting; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, and engage with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; 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 the local language spoken in the Mission area; Working experience in one or more of the main functional areas of the Mission’s mandate, preferably in an international environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The three positions are based in OSCE field offices in Mitrovice/Mitrovica, Peje/Pec and Prizren, with the area of responsibility covering the entire OSCE field presence. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Office of Political Affairs and Communications, the incumbent is responsible for: 1. Co-ordinating and consolidating field reporting on community rights, local governance, and other issues in the Mission’s mandate; 2. Conducting fact checking, requesting additional information, ensuring objective reporting in line with OSCE standards; 3. Ensuring the appropriate distribution of field reports; 4. Advising the OSCE Mission’s field structure in the conduct of relations with stakeholders (institutions, community representatives, media, civil society, other); 5. Facilitating follow-up activities by the Mission’s field officers in response to identified governance and/or community issues, as appropriate; 6. Providing political and policy advice to the Mission’s field structure; 7. Analysing political and security trends within the given field region and advising the Mission in this respect, verbally and through written reports; 8. Co-ordinating the Mission’s early warning monitoring function within the given field region; 9. Assisting the Office of Political Affairs and Communications in the organization of public events in the given field region and in other areas of the Office’s work, as appropriate. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, please see: http://www.osce.org/mission-in-kosovo

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		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.