Internal Mobility Consultant

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Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
Vacancy number: VNSECC01479
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Human Resources Management
Duty station: Vienna
Date of issue: 1 November 2019
Deadline for application: 15 November 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		Please note that this is a consultancy assignment of a temporary nature, with an expected duration of approximately 25 working days. The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairmanship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions. The Department of Human Resources (DHR) ensures that the OSCE has the human resources capacity necessary to successfully implement its mandates. DHR sets the policies and provides services in the areas of recruitment, administration of benefits and entitlements, payroll, performance management, training and ethics across the Organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Reporting to the Chief, Recruitment Unit, the Internal Mobility Consultant will design an Internal Mobility Programme for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to support the sourcing of employees to fill temporary staffing needs, capability gaps within and across the Secretariat, Institutions and Field Operations as well as help build capacity of internal staff. The Consultant will be tasked with the following activities: Researching mobility-related policies and initiatives in other similar international organizations, collecting and presenting information on new trends and best practices in the field to inform the design of the proposed concepts for the OSCE; Assessing the current status of mobility options at the Organization as per existing HR policy framework; Developing concepts for internal mobility to allow the Organization to better leverage the expertise of staff/mission members to meet temporary needs, while concurrently supporting the professional development of staff/mission members and strengthening collaboration and internal communication across/within Executive Structures; Liaising with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to, HR personnel and Chiefs of Fund Administration, across the Secretariat, Institutions and Field Operations to identify stopgaps in terms of staff mobility regarding internal communication, compensation arrangements, employment status and relevant information; Proposing creative solutions to govern, co-ordinate, identify, manage, assess and evaluate mobility scheme opportunities; Proposing an implementation plan for roll-out of developed concepts on a phased basis, including an initial pilot programme for target audiences taking into consideration area of expertise, grade and level, location and other relevant factors; Developing resources to support the management of the programme including, but not limited to, a communication plan, mechanisms for identification of opportunities, documentation and tools to allow for transparent processing, selection, monitoring, evaluation and assessment; Providing guidance on the establishment of a roster of internal candidates interested in mobility opportunities within and across Executive Structures. Deliverables - Proposal of an Internal Mobility Programme for the OSCE focused on opportunities and potential obstacles given the Organization’s unique structure among International Organizations; - Communication Plan to address dissemination and socialization of information among stakeholders at various stages of the process including announcements, template emails and other relevant materials; - Project management plan to be used for the running of a pilot with information on scalability and replicability across Executive Structures for longer-term applicability; - Documentation templates and tool templates to manage, monitor and assess the programme in various stages.

Necessary Qualifications

		Second-level university degree in social sciences, management or relevant field. First-level university degree in social sciences, management or relevant field plus two years of relevant experience in talent development, talent acquisition or HR policy may be accepted in lieu of second-level degree; Minimum six years of professional experience in human resources management issues; Experience in the design and development of programmes to enhance internal capacity and capability in organizations with a focus on internal mobility; Experience in international organizations would be an asset; Professional fluency in the English language with excellent written/spoken communication skills; Flexibility and ability to meet deadlines; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse national and cultural; backgrounds, while remaining impartial and objective; Professional competence with MS Office and 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

		Remuneration will depend on the selected consultant’s/expert’s qualifications and experience and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. If you are not a national of a participating State, you must apply by submitting an offline application form which can be found under https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Only those applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment 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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