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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
Vacancy number: VNMNGN00146
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: Democratization
Grade: NP1
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Podgorica
Date of issue: 12 July 2018
Deadline for application: 8 August 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 3 September 2018

Vacancy Number		VNMNGN00146

Job Title		National Programme Officer

Organization Name		Democratization Programme, OSCE Mission to Montenegro

Background

		OSCE Mission to Montenegro is seeking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced candidates for the position of National Programme Officer (NP1), with main emphasis on election related issues, at the Democratization Programme.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the direct supervision of the Democratization Programme Manager, the Incumbent will: 1. Assists the supervisor in assessing the capacity-building and expertise needs of democratic institutions and relevant stakeholders to further support the democratization process in Montenegro: (a) Participates in needs assessment through meetings with relevant stakeholders, participation in relevant conferences as well as desk research to prepare background, analysis reports and requested inputs on programmatic areas; (b) Supports Programme Manager and, as directed, the Office of the Head of Mission through pro-active advising and monitoring of relevant democratization related areas to ensure prompt information-sharing and sound decision-making; 2. In coordination with the team and based on the needs assessment and analysis report, the incumbent: (c) Develops and implements UB and EXB projects proposals for approval and funding; taking overall responsibility for those projects assigned to him/her; (d) Develops implementation plan, including measurement indicators and evaluation for projects to be implemented in the field and ensures that the projects are successfully implemented in accordance with its objectives throughout the project cycle, including designing action plans, budgets, implementation plans, final reports and evaluation; (e) Adapts project activities to local conditions and ensures that a coherent approach is followed in the geographical area throughout project implementation; performs all related support activities within established time-frames achieving accountability for project results and long-term sustainability; (f) Provides regular written and verbal feedback, in particular written progress reports during the implementation phase of the project and a final report at the conclusion of the project including evaluation of project activities and detailed suggestions for follow-up and improvement on design and implementation; (g) Assumes IRMA responsibilities whenever needed; 3. Liaises and maintains professional relationships with relevant Montenegrin stakeholders; establishes working relations and contacts with international partners and donor organizations: (h) Establishes and maintains contacts with relevant stakeholders in order to receive and disseminate information on developments related to the Programme’s priorities areas; (i) Maintains regular contacts with Montenegro-based civil society organizations assessing potential co-operation and potential areas of assistance; (j) Informs and shares information with the relevant actors to expand project ideas and to formulate projects; (k) Promptly writes reports on informal meetings held for review by the supervisor and discussion of follow-up action; (l) Provides interpretation during the meetings with counterparts whenever necessary; (m) Works as a member of the Democratization team and as such supports as needed other team members to ensure that the overall goals of the Mission are realized. 4. Performs other duties as required.

Necessary Qualifications

		First-level University degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration or related subject; Minimum of two years relevant professional experience; some of the working experience should have been acquired in an international organization; Awareness of legal system and political situation in Montenegro. Solid understanding of democratic development in post-conflict transitional societies; Knowledge of election related issues in the country is a strong asset; Ability to conduct and facilitate meetings. Ability to analyse and interpret research data and to present findings and conclusions in a form suitable for use by governmental and non-governmental organizations; Ease of communication with representatives of national and local institutions; ability to formulate their concerns and other reports in a concise way; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages; Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and in the local language; Ability to work with people of different national, religions and cultural backgrounds; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Holding a valid driving license.

Remuneration Package

		Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is EUR 2,297.83. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical 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

		For more details please visit the OSCE website employment section at http://www.osce.org/employment/. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization. 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. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.