| Background |
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OSCE field operations are the front line of the OSCE’s engagement on the ground, supporting host authorities in fulfilling OSCE commitments and implementing a comprehensive approach to security. The OSCE Mission to Skopje is the Organization's longest-serving field operation working on inter-ethnic relations, early warning, the rule of law, democratic governance and transnational threats and organized crime. |
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| Tasks and Responsibilities |
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Under the direct supervision of the Political Adviser and in close cooperation with the members of the Political and Reporting Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining contact with representatives of Government, political parties and civil society organizations, on a weekly basis through meetings, regular email and telephone contacts, thus providing and collecting information of relevance for the work of the Unit;
- Drafting fact-based informative inputs as assigned by the Chief of Unit and Political Adviser and upon own initiative for the Unit's Weekly Political Overview reports, Mission Activity Reports as well as ad hoc reports;
- Coordinating and complementing the work of the other members of the Unit, through following political developments, especially those related to issues that could potentially impact areas within the Mission's mandate;
- Providing regular updates and briefings on political and legislative developments in oral and written form to the Unit as well as the wider Mission and respective OSCE bodies, as tasked;
- Preparing talking points, meeting notes, briefing materials, as well as inputs for speeches in the aforementioned areas;
- Providing and composing analyses regarding current and potential future political developments for the Political and Reporting Unit, Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Mission, as tasked;
- Performing other duties as required.
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| Necessary Qualifications |
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- Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of North Macedonia;
- Completed secondary education supplemented by studies or training in international studies, public policy, political science or law, international human rights law;
- Minimum 4 years of work experience in related activities at national or international level;
- Established knowledge of political issues and experience in liaising with political parties;
- Experience in preparing political reports;
- Computer literate with practical experience with Windows packages;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in local languages;
- Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
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| Required competencies |
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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
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| Remuneration Package |
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Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is approximately EUR 1,360.00.
Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance 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.
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| How To Apply |
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All candidates must apply online, using the OSCE online application link, found under https://jobs.osce.org.
Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Online Application Form or in other languages than the English language would not be considered.
The recruitment procedure may take up to two months and we will be in further contact with you only if you are selected for an interview. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer the position with modified terms of reference or a different duration.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
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