Intern, Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Department

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Issued by: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Vacancy number: VNODIC00662
Vacancy type: Intern
Field of expertise: Human Rights
Number of posts: 2
Duty station: Warsaw
Date of issue: 19 June 2017
Deadline for application: 9 July 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the principal institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension. ODIHR is active throughout the OSCE area in the fields of election observation, democratic development, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, and the rule of law. The ODIHR Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Department recruit two interns for a 6 months’ period starting in: 1. October 2017 2. April 2018 (Please note the starting date is subject to change. Please kindly mention your availability dates in the cover letter).

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The tasks will comprise of: - Assisting in monitoring the implementation of tolerance and non-discrimination commitments by the OSCE participating States, including research and analysis of developments related to tolerance and non-discrimination; - Assisting in the preparation of written materials including reports, overviews, briefing papers and/or documents on general or specific issues and/or specific countries or regions on tolerance and non-discrimination issues; - Assisting in the preparation and organization of events; - Note-taking; - Performing other related tasks as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

		- Applicants should be under the age of 30 and from an OSCE participating State; - Students in their final year of full-time studies from an accredited institution in Journalism, Humanities, Political Science, Law, International Relations or similar field, at graduate or postgraduate level; or recent graduates or postgraduates, i.e. within two years after graduation; - Previous exposure and/or experience in dealing with human rights issues is an asset; - Good working knowledge of English, both oral and written; knowledge of Russian is highly desirable; - Proven competence in research and analytical writing; - Demonstrable organizational, communication and reporting skills; - Cultural sensitivity and judgment; - Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail.

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 nor reimburse travel expenses. Some compensation towards the cost of living may be offered to interns who do not reside in the place of assignment (Warsaw), subject to availability of the funds. The selected intern may participate in the group health insurance scheme at his/her own expense, but the OSCE will cover life and accident/disability insurance. If the intern opts to arrange his/her own medical coverage, he/she shall provide evidence of medical coverage for the duty station he/she applies to, and for any eventual duty trip destinations. The internship does not constitute a commitment to future employment with the OSCE.

How To Apply

		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. Only the OSCE on-line applications will be accepted and short-listed applicants contacted. 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. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, 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.