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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00496
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: Multiple
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 20 September 2017
Deadline for application: 2 October 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 15 October 2017

Background

This call for applications is open for persons with the citizenship of the Republic of Serbia.

The project "Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization Threats in Serbia through Community-Based Early Warning and Preventive Engagement" is aimed at establishing and consolidating a foundation for efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and radicalization that can lead to terrorism (VERLT) in Serbia. Preventing and countering VERLT is recognized as a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach in the global fight against terrorism to which the Government of Serbia is committed.

Discussions with interlocutors and key stakeholders reveal that there is a need for more data, facts and information on topics concerning extremism, violent extremism, radicalization and terrorism in Serbia, as well as on how to prevent and counter VERLT. As Serbia is a quite diverse country, there is scope for a very diverse approach to identifying research needs and questions. While there has been some past research in Serbia, and there are some interesting research efforts underway, as a complex and interdisciplinary field a multiplicity of voices is needed to ensure vibrant debate and discussion among researchers and academics that could lead to concrete policy discussions and proposals. Further, support to established and promising researchers will contribute to a stronger research environment in Serbia, and in the region, more generally. Therefore, the Project requires the services of researchers with demonstrated ability to conduct original research and analysis for publication, discussion and debate relevant to extremism, violent extremism, radicalization and terrorism in Serbia, as well as on how to prevent and counter VERLT.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Co-ordinator, the researcher will perform the following tasks:

Conduct original research and analysis on the topic presented in their proposal, and agreed to by the Mission;
Collect and review the relevant data and bibliography;
Submit a strong written draft for group discussion (by 15 February 2018);
Participate in a working meeting with the Mission team and other researchers to review and comment on drafts, concepts and analysis;
Prepare a final document for publication (15-20 pages, plus notes), in either English or Serbian;
Participate in a discussion with Serbian officials/policymakers on the findings and recommendations;
Attend consultative meetings with the OSCE as needed.

Necessary Qualifications

Citizenship of the Republic of Serbia;
Completed graduate-level degree (MA/MSc or PhD), or substantial progress in obtaining a MA/MSc or PhD in a relevant field (political science, security studies, international relations, sociology, psychology or other social sciences);
Experience in developing a research proposal and research design;
Experience in collecting primary data, as well as analysing secondary data sources;
Ability to develop policy ideas and proposals based on research findings and analysis;
Ability to participate in academic discussion debates and fora, and to constructively comment on peer publications;
Professional fluency in Serbian and English, both written and oral;
Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages;
Ability and willingness to work with people of different cultural, national and religious background.

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 researcher will be employed for a total period of 4.5 months (tentatively, from 15 October 2017 to 28 February 2018) and will be paid an amount commensurate to individual qualifications and experience, not exceeding 3,000 EUR in total.

The payment will be made in two instalments, of which the first will be paid by 31 December 2017, upon submission of a progress report or a first draft, and the second will be paid upon successful completion of all noted tasks.

In addition, the OSCE will bear any travel and accommodation costs associated with the consultancy.

How to Apply

Please apply online through this website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 2 October 2017. Applicants must also attach a summary of the research proposal and design of no more than 4 pages, which will include:

Specific focus of the research question, and its relevance to the Project objectives;
Explanation of relevant existing research, and identification of gaps in the literature to be filled by this research;
Explanation of the primary and secondary data to be used;
Explanation of the research methods to be used in data collection;
Short summary of the location(s) of research and potential local travel needs;
Explanation of the potential policy relevance of the proposed topic.

Only applications received through this website will be considered; applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 31 October 2017 should consider there will be no follow up to their application.

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

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