Intern, Political Affairs (international internship)

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00563
Vacancy type: Intern
Field of expertise: Political Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 10 October 2018
Deadline for application: 31 October 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 14 January 2019

Background

		This call for applications is open for persons with the citizenship of one of the OSCE participating States, excluding the sole 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 Office of the Head of Mission (OHoM) of the OSCE Mission to Serbia is looking for an intern for its Political, Communication and Reporting Section (PCRS). The incumbent will undertake an unpaid internship for the duration of up to six months, subject to the requirements of service and satisfactory performance by the incumbent. Please note that all internships with the OSCE are unpaid. The OSCE is not in a position to pay any remuneration during the period of internship, nor to reimburse travel expenses to or from the place of assignment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The selected intern will have an opportunity to gain an overview of the work of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, focusing on political affairs. Under the supervision of the Political Affairs Officer, the intern will carry out the following duties: Assisting in drafting/reviewing talking points, backgrounders, correspondence; Assisting in proofreading texts such as articles and draft legislation; Delivering fact-finding and checking, research and summary tasks to support the activities of the Office of the Head of Mission (OHoM); Developing/updating an overview of the status of key reform matters on which the Mission is providing assistance; Streamlining the use of the Political Unit’s archive; Drafting the daily headline news review and daily news updates; When required, providing backup for delivering the morning press briefing for the Mission's senior staff; Performing any other duties as required.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of one of the OSCE participating States, excluding the sole citizenship of the Republic of Serbia; Applicants should be under the age of 30 on the date of the deadline of this vacancy; Applicants who have already served six months of internship in the OSCE, irrespective of the duty station, are not eligible to apply; University degree in political studies, law, international relations, development studies, journalism, communication, or similar fields, or completion of at least three years of full-time studies in the aforementioned fields from an accredited institution; Previous experience in an international organization or in diplomacy, in governmental or civil society organizations, or in political organizations would be an asset; Fluency in English and excellent communication skills; Professional knowledge of Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian language would be an asset; Strong analytical, research and drafting skills; Political sensitivity and awareness of the national and regional context; 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 incumbent will undertake an internship in the duration of up to six months. The envisaged commencement date will be in January 2019. The OSCE is not in a position to pay any remuneration or cover expenses incurred by the intern. However, some compensation towards the cost of living will be offered to interns who do not have their residence in Belgrade and who do not receive financial support from an educational institution. In 2019, this compensation is expected to be set at EUR 11.9 per day (i.e. 10% of the Board and Lodging Allowance). In addition, the OSCE will cover the costs of any official travel undertaken during the internship. The selected interns must provide evidence of health insurance coverage that 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 88.23 per 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 31 October 2018. 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 November 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.