Intern, Preventing Risky Behaviour among Children (local internship)

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00541
Vacancy type: Intern
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 6 July 2018
Deadline for application: 5 August 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 3 September 2018

Background

		This vacancy is open only for persons with the citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia. The Mission seeks a local intern to assist in research, logistical, planning and administrative tasks within the project “Preventing Risky Behaviour among School Children in Serbia through Sports and Education”. The overall goal of the project is to contribute to crime prevention through investment in early education and sports. The project reinforces the values among the young such as mutual respect, non-violence, inclusion and tolerance towards all kinds of differences, including gender. The purpose of the project is to support schools and local communities in Serbia to develop programmes to include the children who are falling behind the school curriculum and who display early signs of risky (anti-social) behaviour (drugs abuse, bullying, peer violence, discrimination etc.), with the aim of preventing them from being susceptible to criminal behaviour. This will be done through a series of sports and education activities that will enable the school children to develop good communication skills and team spirit, as well as to learn how to overcome conflict and disagreements and to develop respect for others. The incumbent will undertake an unpaid internship in the duration of up to six months, subject to the requirements of service and satisfactory performance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the National Programme Officer, the intern will: Review reports, academic 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 needed for monitoring and evaluation; Attend local conferences and events and prepare summaries of proceedings; Assist in the planning of events, including logistics and administrative support; Perform other duties as required, including some local, in-country travel.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of or permanent residence in 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 towards an advanced degree would be an asset; Ability to review and summarize large amounts of information, and to provide analysis; Professional communication skills in English and in Serbian, both oral and written; 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 to communicate professionally through social media; 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: http://www.osce.org/employment/144466.

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 in the duration of up to 6 months. The envisaged commencement date will be in September 2018. 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. However, some compensation towards the cost of living may be offered to an intern who does not have registered permanent residence in Belgrade as the place of assignment. 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 5 August 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 September 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.