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General Minimum Requirements |
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The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:
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Excellent physical condition
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Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
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Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
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Field of Expertise Requirements |
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The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:
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University education in political sciences, international relations, public policy, law, international human rights law or other human rights related fields
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Experience working with human rights, minority or gender issues
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Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
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Experience in drafting reports
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Level of Professional Competence Requirements |
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Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
Advanced degree in a relevant field
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
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Mission Specific Requirements |
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Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
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Experience and knowledge with either international law or European and international human rights law and conventions
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Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly in the fields of human rights and democratization
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Project management experience, including budget management
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Professional fluency in the English language, including drafting skills
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Fluency in the Russian language including basic drafting skills
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Strong analytical, problem solving, advocacy and mediation/facilitation skills
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Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people from different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity, cultural sensitivity and judgment
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Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames
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Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail
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Working knowledge of Romanian language
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Experience working in the former Soviet Union and knowledge of regional affairs
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Knowledge of OSCE principles and commitments
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Solid experience in minority and human rights issues
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Tasks and Responsibilities |
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Under the general direction and supervision of the Head of Mission, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of the Mission's work in the Human Dimension. Specifically, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
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Serves as the Programme Manager of the Mission's Human Rights and Democratization Programme, including ensuring strategic direction, budget planning, management, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programme objectives and results;
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Assists with monitoring and mediation of specific issues in the Transdniestrian settlement process;
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Monitors and reports on the human rights situation and democratization process in the Mission area, including minority issues;
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Provides advise on human rights and democratization issues, as well as specific issues in the negotiations process, to the Head of Mission and other Mission Members;
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Initiates, develops, co-ordinates and implements human and minority rights development and democratization activities and education/training programmes of the Mission and/or assists other OSCE institutions (ODIHR, HCNM) in the development, coordination, and implementation of such activities in the Mission area;
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Maintains and facilitates contacts with NGOs and promotes their development, activities, and coordination;
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Maintains and facilitates contacts with governmental institutions and international organizations, and assists with donor coordination;
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Liaises with other OSCE institutions, in particular the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the Office of the High Commissioner on National Minorities;
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Supervises the staff of the Human Rights and Democratization Programme;
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Performs other duties and required.
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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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