Intern, Countering Violent Extremism (local internship)

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00559
Vacancy type: Intern
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 20 September 2018
Deadline for application: 3 October 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 15 October 2018

Background

		The vacancy is open only for persons with citizenship of the Republic of Serbia. Persons who are older than 30 years on the date of the deadline of the vacancy notice or who have already served six months of internship in the OSCE, irrespective of the duty station, are not eligible to apply. The Mission seeks a local intern to assist in research, logistical, planning and administrative tasks within the project "Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization Threats in Serbia through Community-Based Early Warning and Preventive Engagement". The project is aimed at establishing and consolidating a foundation for efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and radicalization that can lead to terrorism (VERLT) in Serbia. Preventing and countering VERLT is recognized as a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach in the global fight against terrorism to which the Government of Serbia is committed. The project is focused on all kinds of violent extremism, and supports a range of efforts including community policing/community safety and intercultural and civic education. The incumbent will undertake an unpaid internship until the end of the Project (31 March 2019).

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Project Co-ordinator, the intern will: Review reports, academics papers and other documents, in Serbian and in English, and provide highlights and analytical summaries; Conduct research on topics related to the project; Assist in the collection of baseline data to assist in monitoring and evaluation; Attend local conferences and events and prepare summaries of proceedings; Assist in planning events, including logistics and administrative support; Perform other duties as required, including some local, in-country travel.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of the Republic of Serbia; Applicants should be under the age of 30 on the date of the deadline of this vacancy; Completed undergraduate university degree in political science, security studies, international relations, sociology, psychology or other social sciences; current work on advanced degree would be an asset; Ability to review and summarize large amounts of information, and to provide critical analysis; Strong analytical, research and drafting skills; Ability to multi-task and demonstrate initiative; Professional fluency in English and Serbian; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages; Ability and willingness to work with people of different nationalities, cultural and religious backgrounds and diverse political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE core values and competencies by studying the OSCE Competency Model available at: https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		The intern will undertake an internship until the end of the Project (31 March 2019). This is a non-paid internship, and the OSCE is not in a position to pay any remuneration or cover any expenses incurred by the intern except for travel initiated and authorized by the OSCE. Interns must provide evidence of health insurance coverage which is valid for Serbia, otherwise they shall be obliged to join the OSCE group health insurance for the period of their internship, in which case they shall pay the corresponding premium in full (EUR 34.12/month). The OSCE shall bear the premium costs of group life and accident/disability insurance.

How To Apply

		If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply for this internship opportunity, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org, no later than 3 October 2018. Please mention your availability dates in the cover letter. Only online applications will be considered; applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 30 October 2018 should consider there will be no follow up to their application. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, or offer an internship with modified terms of reference or a different duration. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. Contact Tel. No: 011-3606 100, ext.: 4133, 4127, 4130, 4153 (Human Resources Office). Participation in the internship programme does not constitute a commitment to future employment with the OSCE.