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Archived vacancy details

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Issued by
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Vacancy number
VNODIS00812
Vacancy type
International Seconded
Field of expertise
Legal Affairs
Grade
S
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Warsaw
Date of issue
4 August 2020
Deadline for application
30 September 2020 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Background

This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to assignment at OSCE/ODIHR must be borne by their authorities.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered. Seconded staff members in the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions are not entitled to a Board and Lodging Allowance payable by the Organization.

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 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. ODIHR's assistance projects and other activities are implemented in participating States in accordance with ODIHR's mandate.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, please see: http://www.osce.org/odihr.

 
 
 
 
Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Director, the incumbent will provide legal advice to the Director of ODIHR and the First and Second Deputy Directors, on legal matters arising from the ODIHR's status and operation. More specifically, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

  1. Providing legal advice and analysis on the interpretation of the mandate of ODIHR, as well as on issues relating to the functions, structure and activities of ODIHR, and with respect to the general applicable law;
  2. Providing legal advice and analysis on questions of international law affecting the legal status and privileges and immunities of ODIHR and its officials, as well as its legal relationships with governments and international organizations;
  3. Undertaking research and studying legal precedents related to the function, structure and activities of ODIHR;
  4. Providing legal advice on disciplinary procedures and other personnel-related matters and appeals against administrative decisions in conformity with OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, and Staff Instructions and the wider OSCE regulatory framework;
  5. Providing legal advice on the elaboration, review, interpretation and application of the regulatory framework of the OSCE;
  6. Providing legal advice in the negotiation or interpretation of legal instruments, such as agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other legal materials relevant to the work of the OSCE; Ensuring legal reviewing and clearing of and drafting legal documents;
  7. Co-ordinating ODIHR legal consultations and liaising with the OSCE Secretariat Legal Services regarding compliance with and consistent application of OSCE CRMS; co-ordinating discussions on legal matters of interest to ODIHR and to the OSCE internally as well as with local institutions and international organizations at the local level where appropriate;
  8. Performing other related duties as assigned.
 
 
 
 
Necessary Qualifications
  • First-level university degree in law;
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant, diversified and progressively responsible professional experience; experience in the practice of law, e.g. judges, prosecutors, lawyers, etc. is desirable;
  • Knowledge of International Law;
  • Experience in drafting and/or reviewing legislation and legal texts;
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to take into account various policy implications and identify strategic issues for the office;
  • Discretion and sound judgment in applying expertise to resolve sensitive and/or complex issues for the office;
  • Professional fluency in the English langauge, both oral and written, including excellent draftimg and communication skills; knowledge of another OSCE language is desirable;
  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
  • Ability to work in a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
  • Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft applications.
 
 
 
 

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise 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 shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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 is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.

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

Please apply to your relevant authorities several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.

 

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