Minority Rights Adviser

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Issued by: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Vacancy number: VNSMUS00594
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Functional level: Senior professional
Grade: S2
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Kyiv
Date of issue: 28 July 2017
Deadline for application: 18 August 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

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: Previous work experience in the field of human rights and minority rights, including monitoring, analysing and reporting on the relevant legislation and issues relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms; Experience working with minority and/or religious communities; Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex concepts and recommendations in a clear and concise fashion for different audiences; Experience in liaising with representatives of governmental and non-governmental structures; Knowledge of international human rights standards and OSCE human dimension commitments, as well as mechanisms of implementation; Ability to identify and analyse emerging human rights problems and propose solutions; Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines and under minimum supervision; Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written, and the ability to report clearly and concisely; Tact, diplomacy and cultural sensitivity in dealing with senior officials, government representatives, non-governmental organizations as well as the local population; Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure; proven resilience to high stress environment; 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 Eastern 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

		Initial duration of appointment/assignment for this post is until 31 March 2018, subject to a subsequent OSCE Permanent Council Decision to extend the mandate of the Mission. If applicable, deployment is subject to attendance to and successful completion of pre-deployment training and assessment. Applicants are hereby notified that in light of the fluid and dynamic working environment in the duty station, taking into account recommendations by the International Civil Service Commission, this post is currently designated as a nonfamily duty station. The currently prevailing working conditions in the duty station may include working in a hazardous location with extended hours of service, and possibly curtailed freedom of movement. Successful candidates who are appointed to locations deemed by the OSCE as hazardous will receive hazard pay. In addition, all successful candidates will be required to participate in the OSCE accident and life insurance scheme in accordance with the OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules. Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) and the immediate supervision of the Head of the Human Dimension Unit, the Minority Rights Adviser is responsible for: 1. Collecting, researching, documents and analysing information pertaining to assigned human dimension issues, with a focus on the situation of national minorities and religious communities; 2. Co-ordinating with other relevant Mission components to ensure appropriate integration of human dimension monitoring activities into planning and operational processes; 3. Identifying minority and religious communities-related issues, analysing their implications and providing the Mission with advice and recommended follow up, including on identified early warning indicators; 4. Participating in the development of operational guidance and data collection tools to support the appropriate implementation of human rights monitoring throughout the country, with a focus on minority rights and the situation of religious communities; 5. Preparing briefings, talking points, analytical documents and contributing to the drafting of various reports; 6. Advising on Mission activities to facilitate dialogue in line with assigned thematic responsibilities; 7. Contributing to gender mainstreaming in monitoring and reporting activities; 8. Establishing and maintaining contacts with representatives of minority, religious communities, political parties, civil society representatives, and liaising with the High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) and other international organizations; 9. Performing other duties as assigned. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm

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		The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply. 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.