Finance Assistant
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Vacancy
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The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.
OSCE Missions and Field Activities are the front line of OSCE work in countries that require assistance and are the agent through which political decisions are translated into action. Each mission has a different mandate, but generally work addresses early warning, preventive diplomacy, conflict management, and post-conflict rehabilitation.
The OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk was deployed following Permanent Council Decision, PC.DEC/1130 from 24 July 2014. Operating under the principles of impartiality and transparency, the observers are to report on the situation at the two checkpoints.
Kindly note that this fixed-term position is linked to the mandate of the OSCE Observer Mission, which is subject to extension beyond 31 May 2019. |
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Under the direct supervision of the Mission's Chief, Fund Administration (CFA), located in Vienna, the Finance Assistant's duties are related to the Mission's day to day activities. More specifically, the incumbent is:
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk, please see: https://www.osce.org/observer-mission-at-russian-checkpoints-gukovo-and-donetsk |
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Core values
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| Remuneration Package | ||
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Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction, is EUR 3,276 (12 times a year). 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.
Please note that appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. |
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| How To Apply | ||
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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/vacancies.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post 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 those applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment 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.
Please note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. |