Reporting Analysis Officer

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

• Excellent physical condition
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

• University education in international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields
• Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or governments
• Experience in preparing analytical reports
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Knowledge of regional political history and developments
• Diplomatic and negotiating skills
• Some knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

First level university degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience including minimum 1 year in a relevant field strongly preferred

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• Excellent communication, analytical and drafting skills, as well as experience in preparing reports
• Political judgment and cultural sensitivity
• 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
• Well developed co-ordination skills and ability to work on own initiative, under pressure and within strict time frames
• Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail
• Professional fluency in the English language

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the local languages or most common lingua franca
• Knowledge of the region's historical background

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of the Police Development Department (PDD), the Reporting and Analysis Officer:

1. Drafts all PDD reports for the Mission and Secretariat, including weekly, monthly, background, spot and annual reports;
2. Researches, compiles and analyzes information concerning PDD activities and reports through the established reporting channels;  
3. Prepares speaking points, briefing papers and similar documents; 
4. Takes notes and provides minutes of meetings as assigned by the Head of the Department;
5. Proof reads various planning and reporting documents; 
6. Drafts press releases and other public materials to promote the PDD's activities; reviews and suggests updates for the Mission/Department's website;
7. Ensures that the PDD personnel are informed of the activities of other mission Departments/Units as well as of other OSCE field missions and Institutions in a timely manner; 
8. Drafts, reviews or edits PDD's contributions for any of the Mission's publications;
9. Advises and guides PDD staff on reporting issues and co-ordinates the reporting activities within the Department, while ensuring quality in information gathering and reporting;
10. Liaises with national and international authorities and other Mission's Units to ensure the co-ordination of activities and analysis of information related to PDD activities;
11. Performs other duties as required.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

Please apply to your relevant authorities several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.