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Archived vacancy details

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Issued by
OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Vacancy number
VNUKRS00176
Vacancy type
International Seconded
Field of expertise
Democratization
Functional level
Senior professional
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Kiev
Date of issue
21 March 2014
Deadline for application
26 March 2014 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET)

 

General Minimum Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

  • Excellent physical condition
  • Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
  • Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
 
 
 
 
Field of Expertise Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

  • University education in political sciences, social sciences, international relations, public policy, law or equivalent professional experience
  • Work experience in either public administration, relevant international organizations, civic associations (including NGOs), political parties/affairs, or economic and political development
  • Demonstrable organizational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
 
 
 
 
Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

 
 
 
 
Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Knowledge of international human and minority rights standards and of the applicable law in Ukraine
  • Knowledge and experience in working with minority communities
  • Working knowledge of the English language
  • Cultural sensitivity and judgment
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
  • Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail

Desirable:

  • Experience of working in Easter Europe and/or knowledge of the region
  • Experience with the UN common system and/or other international organizations
  • Knowledge of the Ukrainian and/or Russian language
 
 
 
 
Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direction of the Chief Monitor and Deputy Chief Monitor, the Minority Rights Adviser:

  1. Establishes and maintains contacts with representatives of minority political parties, civil society;
  2. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of minority rights situation in the Mission area;
  3. Identifies minority-related issues, analyzes their implications and provides the Mission with advice and recommended follow up;
  4. Contributes to the formulation of strategic planning by proposing the Mission policy directives and planning of action for immediate and long range solutions;
  5. Provides guidance and expert advice to the work of the Mission in the area of minority rights and affairs;
  6. Advises on Mission activities to facilitates dialogue and negotiated solutions between minority representatives and governmental actors;
  7. Designs capacity building activities targeting minority NGOs and Assembly Members and aiming at enhancing their lobbying and advocacy skills;
  8. Liaises with the High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM), other international organizations and civil society active in the field of minority rights;
  9. Performs other duties as assigned.

A secondment for an initial period of up to six calendar months is foreseen, subject to extension.

 
 
 
 

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

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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