| Background |
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OSCE Missions and Field Activities are the front line of OSCE work in countries that require assistance and are the agent through which political decisions are translated into action. The OSCE Mission to Skopje is the Organization's longest-serving field mission. Based on the mandated priorities for the Mission, the Mission’s current activities are grouped in four main strategic areas: Inter-ethnic relations, including early warning; Rule of Law, Democratic Governance; and Transnational Threats. |
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| Tasks and Responsibilities |
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Under the direct supervision of the Senior Democratic Governance Officer and overall guidance of the Chief, Democratic Governance and Social Cohesion Unit (DGSCU), the incumbent provides programmatic, linguistic and administrative support. More specifically, the incumbent:
- Contributes in the project identification and implementation of the programmatic activities of the Democratic Governance and Social Cohesion Unit, through participation in meetings, and organization of events, focusing on administrative and technical support, including tasks related to recruitment of experts, procurement, event management, and communication with speakers/participants.
- Maintains liaison with relevant counterparts and stakeholders, as appropriate.
- Assists in the establishment of project/activities’ budgets and monitors implementation by controlling the expenditures against budget allotments; prepares financial and other monitoring reports on an agreed basis and reports on developments accordingly.
- Follows the developments in the democratic governance programmatic areas, prepares draft briefing materials, provides input for analyses of relevant media, laws and regulations, various reports, official documents in English and in local languages.
- Provides translation and/or consecutive interpretation during meetings and all forms of programmatic events, and provides administrative support for the events; translates, as applicable, media, legal, administrative or technical documents and various types of correspondence from local languages (Macedonian and Albanian) to English and vice versa.
- Provides assistance in the preparation of background materials and briefing packages for internal and external use (i.e. training, workshops, capacity building activities, meetings, etc.).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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| Necessary Qualifications |
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- Completed secondary education, supplemented by formal training in languages, administration, or project management;
- Minimum four (4) years’ of work experience in multicultural education, decentralization, public administration reform, elections, preferably in multi-ethnic, post-conflict environments;
- Established knowledge of and experience in project cycle management and procedures for preparation and implementation of projects;
- Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft applications, including experience with Oracle or other ERP systems;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and in local languages (Macedonian and Albanian), including demonstrated ability to translate and interpret consecutively;
- Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds;
- Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
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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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* Please note that the position title and grade is subject to approval of the OSCE Unified Budget for 2019.
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is approximately EUR 1,360.41.
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
Applications received by e-mail, submitted after the deadline or in other languages than the English language will 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 short-listed. 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 application 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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