Internship - Gender Issues

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Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
Vacancy number: VNSECC01328
Vacancy type: Intern
Field of expertise: General Administration
Grade: INT
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Vienna
Date of issue: 6 April 2018
Deadline for application: 2 May 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET)

Background

		The Gender Section of the Office of the Secretary General (OSG) supports the efforts of the OSCE Secretary General to promote a continuous and sustainable gender mainstreaming process across the Organization and the full implementation of the 2004 Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality, as well as other gender-related commitments undertaken by the OSCE participating States. It assists and advises the OSCE structures in the implementation of the Action Plan by providing technical assistance for the mainstreaming of gender in all activities, policies, programmes and projects. The Office is looking for an intern for up to three months preferably starting in the summer period. The selected intern will have an excellent opportunity of gaining an overview of how the OSCE integrates a gender perspective in its work, as well as insight into the current priorities and activities of the Gender Section.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision/guidance of the Adviser on Gender Issues, the Intern, Gender Section, will be tasked with: Supporting the Gender Section’s research and analysis activities on gender issues in all three dimensions of security, including the thematic issues of women’s inclusion in mediation and gender equality in Central Asian region; Participating in the Gender Section’s support activities to the Gender Office of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine; Supporting the Gender Section in gender mainstreaming OSCE activities and projects; Participation in relevant meetings and events and consolidating meeting notes and summaries. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the Gender Section, Office of the Secretary General, please see: https://www.osce.org/gender-equality

Necessary Qualifications

		Applicants should be under the age of 30 on the date of the deadline and from an OSCE participating State; First level university degree in gender studies, international relations, human rights studies or related subjects; Students within one year of graduation from a university or other accredited institution of higher education at the graduate or postgraduate level, as well as recent graduates or postgraduates, are eligible to apply; Previous work experience or an internship related to conducting desk research would be an asset; Strong analytical, research and drafting skills; Professional fluency in English and very good communication skills; knowledge of another OSCE language, especially Russian, would be an asset; Previous working or studying experience in Eastern Europe or Central Asia would be an asset; Good organizational skills with ability to process and classify information quickly and efficiently; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people from different national and cultural backgrounds, whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

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 Vienna nor reimburse travel expenses. The internship lasts for three months and does not constitute a commitment for future employment with the OSCE. The selected intern will participate in the group health insurance scheme at his/her own expense, but the OSCE will cover life and disability insurance.

How To Apply

		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. 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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