National Political Officer (NP1)
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Vacancy
Background:
A vacancy has arisen in the Headquarters of the OSCE Presence in Albania for a fix term appointment National Political Officer (NP1), in the Political and Public Affairs Unit (PPAU).
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Political, Public Affairs and Reporting Officer, the National Political Officer will perform the following duties:
1. Develop and maintain contacts with national political actors, media and civil society in areas relevant for the PiA work and reports on them;
2. Follow developments within the Assembly as well as political developments affecting the Presence’s mandate;
3. Prepare regular reports on developments in the Assembly, on political developments and other issues requiring research and contributes to the project work of the Presence in relation to political parties, parliamentary fractions, commissions or individual MPs in close cooperation with the Democratisation Department;
4. Liaises with and supports the project development of other departments in fields like legislative process, political parties, media, and civil society;
5. Being involved in preparing draft versions of official Presence reports;
6. Performs other duties as required.
Necessary Qualifications:
1. First level University degree in political or social science or related subject.
2. Advanced University Degree in the mentioned areas would be considered an advantage.
3. A minimum of 2 years professional experience
4. Additional years of professional experience in the public sector, civil society, media or an International Organization, previous work experience in an International Organization and/or in the region are considered a distinct advantage.
5. Familiarity with the Albanian political and legislative processes
6. Demonstrable record of impartiality in public life
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and in Albanian.
Remuneration Package:
According to the fixed OSCE salary scale, the monthly remuneration is approximately 1401 EURO, subject to National Social Security deductions.
All applications are due by 13 March 2018. If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/.
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.
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