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| Background |
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This vacancy is open only for persons with the citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia.
The OSCE Mission to Serbia’s Security Co-operation Department is looking for a Project Assistant to provide support in development and implementation of security co-operation projects.
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| Tasks and Responsibilities |
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Under the supervision of the Senior Organised Crime Adviser, the temporary Project Assistant will be responsible for:
- Providing assistance in the development and implementation of project activities related to security co-operation in one of the priority areas, more specifically the incumbent will be:
- Conducting background research on different aspects of security co-operation, in particular organised crime;
- Presenting data using comparative analysis and complex formats;
- Preparing written documents on the basis of the research conducted, including project proposals, training materials and presentations;
- Maintaining record of programme activities and projects with indicators of performance;
- Providing professional interpretation and translation services:
- Translating and proof-reading complex written documents, such as policy papers, needs assessment reports and legal documents;
- Drafting and maintaining official correspondence in both English and Serbian, and compiling summaries of meetings and project activities;
- Providing professional interpretation from English into Serbian and vice versa at official meetings and conferences;
- Providing administrative and clerical assistance to the Security Co-operation Department's programme managers and advisers:
- Maintaining efficient communication with government officials, donors, international and non-governmental organisations;
- Keeping minutes from meetings, maintaining the filing system including the department's library, and updating/maintaining electronic documents management system;
- Assisting in the logistics for events (booking air tickets, rooms, premises, payment of travel costs etc.); submitting purchase requests;
- Performing other duties as required.
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| Necessary Qualifications |
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- Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia;
- Secondary education, supplemented by formal studies or training in languages, administration or project management;
- Minimum 4 years of experience in administration of projects or project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation;
- Experience in analytical, problem-solving and/or organisational activities;
- Ability to conduct research and collect information from a variety of sources;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Serbian;
- Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages;
- Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people from different national and cultural backgrounds, whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE core values and competencies by studying the OSCE Competency Model available at: https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
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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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The selected candidate will receive a short-term Letter of Appointment which will end on 15 March 2019.
Appointments are made at Step 1 of the applicable salary scale. Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is EUR 1,504.92. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance.
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| How To Apply |
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Please apply online through the OSCE website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 8 August 2018. Only online applications will be considered; applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 30 September 2018 should consider there will be no follow up to their application.
Contact Tel. No: 011-3606 100, ext.: 4133, 4127, 4130, 4153 (Human Resources Office).
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, offer an appointment at a lower grade or offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
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