Human Rights Adviser/Property

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

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

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

First level university degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience including minimum 1 year in a relevant field strongly preferred

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• University degree in law, political science, international relations or other related fields
• Knowledge of housing and property rights, cultural heritage protection and related international standards
• Experience in either international law, constitutional law, European and/or international human rights law and conventions
• Professional fluency in the English language
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited times frames
• Cultural sensitivity and judgement
• 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
• Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail

Desirable:

• International field work experience in human rights monitoring and reporting
• Experience in drafting project and/or budget proposals
• Knowledge of a local language or most common lingua franca spoken in the mission area

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Property Section and in close co-operation with other colleagues of the Property Section, the Human Rights Adviser/Property:

1. Reviews monitoring reports of members of Governance and Community Teams, of Security Monitors and Legal System Monitors for issues and concerns related to housing, land and property rights enjoyment;
2. Supports the Property Section in providing guidance, advice and explanations on specific housing and property rights and cultural heritage legislation, institutional mechanisms and standards to colleagues working in Governance and Community Teams and other Units and Sections in the Headquarters;
3. Gathers information on issues and concerns regarding housing and property rights and cultural heritage protection through documentation regarding decisions, legislation and policies of the municipalities, courts, police and Kosovo Property Agency offices and other relevant institutions;
4. Co-operates and co-ordinates work with colleagues at the Headquarters and Regional Centres working on cultural heritage and property rights issues;
5. Monitors and writes reports on specific cultural heritage and property rights trends and issues, in particular in relation to the protection of rights and interests of non-Albanian communities and the provision of housing and reconstruction assistance to returnees and displaced persons;
6. Identifies and analyses capacity building and awareness raising needs in the area of her/his responsibility and when needed supports the organization on activities to promote cultural heritage and property rights;
7. Drafts recommendations that address specific human rights issues/concerns related to property and cultural heritage;
8. 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.