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National Analysis and Reporting Officer, Education

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Archived vacancy details

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Issued by
OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vacancy number
VNBAHN00872
Vacancy type
Local Contracted
Field of expertise
Education
Grade
NP2
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Sarajevo
Date of issue
23 January 2019
Deadline for application
24 February 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

NOTE: Appointment to the post is subject to 2019 UB approval.

 

Background

The incumbent is based in Head Office, within the Education Section of the Human Dimension Department. Under the overall supervision of the National Chief, Education, she/he analyses domestic and international developments in the area of education pertaining to the work of the Mission. The incumbent is responsible for providing consistent and detailed inputs and advice on the substantive issues in which the Education Section engages. Within the scope of his/her duties, the incumbent monitors education activities relating to the Section’s engagement in education through the examination of the media, thematic and standard reports of international organizations, institutions and NGOs, as well as the internal reports of the Mission. Resulting data from these monitoring activities will form the basis of systematic policy advice to be provided to the National Chief, Education. The incumbent also undertakes and manages both routine and ad-hoc tasks relating to the public information and reporting requirements of the Education Section. It is expected that the incumbent will resolve problems related to everyday work at his/her level, seeking higher level support only when necessary. 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities

  1. Analyzes educational trends in BiH and the region, with a particular focus on issues affecting activities of the Education Section, through monitoring and reviewing reports issued by the media, domestic and international organizations, institutions and NGOs engaged in education, including through consultation and coordination with other Section staff as needed;
  2. Drafts policy documents and reports for internal and external distribution, ensuring that material submitted for clearance is consistent with the Section and Department’s objectives and the Mission’s mandate based on data gathered by the Education Section staff in the Field, as well as other available sources; Drafts background material for internal and external meetings of Mission Senior Staff related to education, including, talking points, speeches, briefing packages and policy messages;
  3. Co-ordinates closely and effectively with other Section Staff , relating specifically to latest educational developments, as well as regular update of the Section’s general education database, through telephone conversations; meetings; email; formal written correspondence (which the incumbent drafts for consideration by the National Chief, Education); Serves as a focal point within the Education Section on all issues related to internal and external reporting, through in-person and telephone/email communications;
  4. Alerts and advises the National Chief, Education on any issues that could require a response or action by the Section, and prepares regular and ad-hoc reports on identified educational trends;
  5. Supervises and co-ordinates tasks of the National Programme Officer, Education based in Head Office Sarajevo;
  6. Other duties as assigned.

 

Necessary Qualifications

  • University degree, preferably in the field of education, political or social sciences, public policy or law;
  • Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience in the field of education, analysis or reporting, preferably working in an international environment;
  • Knowledge of the mandate and work of the OSCE in the field of education;
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and written communication skills;
  • Good knowledge of the educational developments in BiH and Europe;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and local language;
  • Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages;
  • Possession of a driving license is desirable.

 

Remuneration package

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 3,544.17 BAM/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. At the discretion of the appointing authority a higher step may be approved up to a maximum of step 3 subject to specific conditions.

 

How to Apply

This position is open to citizens and permanent residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina only. If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment. Please note that offline applications submitted via email, fax, or mail will not be considered. 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. 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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