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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMN00599
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 18 July 2019
Deadline for application: 21 August 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 23 September 2019

Background

		The vacancy is open only for persons with the citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia. The successful candidate will receive a one-year fixed-term Letter of Appointment, which will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period. The successful candidate will work in the OSCE Mission to Serbia’s Democratic Governance Section within the Democratization Department.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Senior Governance Adviser, the National Governance Officer provides expertise on political and democratization issues with special focus on parliamentary affairs and assists in building capacity of Members of Parliament and staff; specifically: Monitors and reports on relevant political processes as they affect the democratization process in Serbia with a special focus on developments within the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia and ensures that those developments are reflected in the Mission’s activities; Carries out research on parliamentary and governance issues related to parliamentary work in Serbia and the region as the basis for advice to supervisors and national counterparts; Designs, develops and implements projects aimed at enhancing the performance of the parliamentary committees, parliamentary staff and Members of Parliament, as well as projects engaging civil society in promoting good governance; In partnership with other OSCE structures, identifies, plans and implements activities aimed to promote and enhance regional cooperation in the field of parliamentary affairs; Identifies and works in close contact with international parliamentary and governance experts for expert opinion and capacity building initiatives; Maintains relationships with key partners at all levels in the National Assembly, ministries, civil society and the donor community; Represents the Mission at meetings with domestic and international counterparts; Performs other duties as required.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in political science, law or social science; Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the field of governance; Excellent knowledge of governance issues, in particular parliamentary affairs in Serbia, as well as at the international and regional level; Knowledge on the work of international and non-governmental organizations in the governance field; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Serbian; Computer literacy with practical experience in Microsoft applications; Ability and willingness to work with people of different nationalities, cultural and religious backgrounds and diverse political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Possession of a valid driving licence. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE core values and competencies by studying the OSCE Competency Model available at: https://jobs.osce.org/osce-competency-model.

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 successful candidate will receive a one-year fixed-term Letter of Appointment, which will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period, and which will be renewable annually, subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need for the post. Appointments are normally made at Step 1 of the applicable salary scales. Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is EUR 2,159.25. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.

How To Apply

		Please apply online through the OSCE website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 21 August 2019. Only online applications 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 15 October 2019 should consider there will be no follow up to their application. Contact tel. No: 011-3606 100, ext.: 4133 or 4127 or 4157 (Human Resources Office). The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, offer an appointment at a lower grade or offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.