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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vacancy number: VNBAHC00816
Vacancy type: Intern
Field of expertise: Rule of Law
Number of posts: 2
Duty station: Sarajevo
Date of issue: 11 August 2017
Deadline for application: 8 September 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 1 October 2017

The Rule of Law Section, as a part of the Human Dimension Department of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina conducts a country-wide trial monitoring programme of criminal cases, which aims to ensure that case processing complies with the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Constitution, international human rights instruments, and BiH’s international commitments. Findings of the monitoring programme are used to promote necessary judicial and legal reforms and to provide assistance, advice, and training to the judiciary. Particular focus is on accountability for war crimes, hate crimes, human trafficking, and other major crimes. The Rule of Law Section requires the services of an Intern to provide assistance in the field of judicial and legal reform with emphasis on war crimes trials and processes that impact on transitional justice in BiH.

The Intern will be directly reporting to the Legal Adviser, War Crimes and Rule of Law and in the second instance, to the Head of Rule of Law.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The selected Intern will have the opportunity to gain an overview/familiarize themselves in the area of rule of law. Specifically, the incumbent performs the following tasks:

Conducting in-depth legal research in the area of international humanitarian law, international criminal law, international human rights law, public international law, and other relevant fields of law;
Assisting in the preparation of background papers, reports, speeches, talking points and letters;
Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings;
Assisting in the organization of events related to war crimes and transitional justice issues, including witness support and judicial outreach;
Performing other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

Be at least 19 years old and have completed two years of full-time studies from an accredited institution or have completed a first advanced degree in law no longer than two years ago by the date of the deadline of the vacancy notice;
Knowledge of international legal standards, procedure and instruments, in particular in relation to international human rights law and international criminal law;
Professional fluency in BCS and English with excellent communication skills;
Strong analytical, research and drafting skills;
Previous experience in working/interning for a judicial institution, international organizations, or diplomatic service, as well as knowledge of international humanitarian law would be an asset;
Excellent IT knowledge, familiarity with Microsoft Office and Internet applications;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people from different national and cultural backgrounds, whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
Self-motivated and able to work independently.

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 OSCE is not in a position to pay any remuneration or cover any expenses incurred by the intern during his/her stay in Sarajevo nor reimburse travel expenses. However, interns selected who are non-residents of Sarajevo may be eligible for some compensation towards their living costs in Sarajevo.

The internship lasts up to six (6) months and does not constitute a commitment to future employment with the OSCE.

The selected interns shall provide the OSCE with evidence that he/she has health insurance coverage which is valid for Bosnia and Herzegovina, otherwise he/she shall be obliged to join the OSCE group health insurance scheme for the period of their internship, at their own expense. The OSCE will cover life and disability insurance for the duration of internship.

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/. Please mention your availability dates in the cover letter.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/states.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer an internship with modified terms of reference or a different duration.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

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