National Programme Officer, Legislative Support
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NOTE: Appointment to the post is subject to 2019 UB approval.
Background
The incumbent is based in Head Office, within the Democratic Governance Section of the Human Dimension Department. Under the overall supervision of the National Chief of Democratic Governance, she/he is responsible for implementation of the Department’s Democratic Governance project at the state level. This includes the identification, design and implementation of appropriate project activities in conjunction with relevant partners at the state level. The incumbent has particular responsibility to design initiatives aiming to strengthen good governance in the BiH Parliamentary work and legislative processes; alter negative political dynamics, where and when deemed relevant; promote stability, conflict prevention and social cohesion. The incumbent monitors, analyses, reports and advises regarding relevant developments and trends in the field of good governance in the parliamentary work and legislative support in BiH Parliament The key focus is on increasing engagement, commitment and accountability of elected parliamentary representatives and leaders; improving the quality, efficiency and openness of the legislative processes; improving the quality and range of services provided to elected representative bodies by respective secretariats or services; and strengthening inter-institutional co-operation. The incumbent will also design and implement initiatives to strengthen and support citizens communication and co-operation with the parliaments/assemblies and elected representatives, and citizens overall participation in the legislative processes and parliamentary work. The incumbent co-ordinates activities closely with the supervisor, Head Office and Democratic Governance Project Staff to ensure that there is synergy between different initiatives undertaken at the Democratic Governance Section level and at the level of the Human Dimension Department.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Necessary Qualifications
Remuneration package
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 3,164.5 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.