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National Project Officer (Elections)

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Issued by: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
Vacancy number: VNUKRN00519
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: Elections
Grade: NP1
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Kyiv
Date of issue: 20 July 2018
Deadline for application: 8 August 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 3 September 2018

Background:

This is the fixed-term post financed from the Extra Budgetary “Support Good Governance in Local Communities as Part of the Decentralization Reform” Project. The initial contract is until 30 April 2019. The post extension is subject to availability of funds.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the National Elections and Governance Officer contributing to the fulfilment of the objectives, outcomes and outputs of his/her department, the PCU and the OSCE in support of good governance and the decentralization reform. The incumbent should perform the following tasks:

Manage projects

Manage projects through all steps of the project cycle, in accordance with OSCE performance-based programming and budgeting and project management standards.

The cycle consists of

Identification of projects
Development, including preparing project proposals and budgets
Implementation, including monitoring
Evaluation (which then informs future project identification)
Preparation of interim and final narrative reports to the donor(s), with a focus on result- and objective-level evaluation

Provide conduction of activities and supervision

Assist in selection and oversight of consultants, implementing partners and vendors
Directly manage activities, which can include working groups, seminars, trainings, study tours, publications and others
Supervise the work of the Project Assistant whose focus is on providing the necessary administrative support to the work of the Project Officer

Establish and maintain good relations with partners

As coordination is essential to the effectiveness of the PCU, the project officer shall ensure coordination of planning and conduct of projects with key partners inside and outside the OSCE
Through effective monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, identify and develop policy recommendations for the project partners, with a particular focus on ensuring sustainability of efforts

Other duties as assigned

Necessary Qualifications

University degree in political science, public administration or social sciences
Minimum two years of professional experience in public administration or elections
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrated thematic expertise in good governance and decentralization reform
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Ukrainian and Russian
Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft Office application

Remuneration Package

Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Other allowances and benefits are similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System.

This position is for residents of Ukraine only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org; the Vacancy Number is VNUKRN00519. The deadline for applications is 08 August 2018. If you have difficulties with the online system, please use the Internet Explorer to find the vacancy. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Details of the assignment and contract may be further discussed during the interviews.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, 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 national, 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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