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Issued by: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Vacancy number: VNSMUS01001
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Political Affairs
Functional level: Senior professional
Grade: S2
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Kyiv
Date of issue: 16 January 2020
Deadline for application: 6 February 2020 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

General Minimum Requirements

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

Field of Expertise Requirements

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

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

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

First-level university degree in international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

Minimum of six years of professional experience in related field(s), preferably in an international environment or within operational missions;
Experience in political reporting and with sound analytical skills;
Significant prior experience in relevant fields such as human rights, political affairs and security issues;
Professional fluency in the English language with the ability to analyse and communicate clearly and concisely;
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;
Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate gender mainstreaming into reporting tasks and activities;
Cultural sensitivity and political judgement;
Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail.

Desirable:

Experience in working in Eastern Europe and/or knowledge of the region;
Experience with the OSCE and/or other international organizations;
Working knowledge of the Ukrainian and/or Russian language(s).

Tasks and Responsibilities

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified male and female candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

If applicable, deployment is subject to attendance to and successful completion of pre-deployment training and assessment.

Applicants are hereby notified that the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) is designated by the OSCE as a non-family duty station. This designation is based on the fluid and dynamic working environment in the SMM. The currently prevailing working conditions in the duty station may include working in a hazardous location with extended hours of service, and possibly curtailed freedom of movement. Successful candidates who are appointed to locations deemed by the OSCE as hazardous will receive hazard pay. In addition, all successful candidates will be required to participate in the OSCE accident and life insurance scheme in accordance with the OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules.

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Reporting and Political Analysis Unit and the direct supervision of the Senior Reporting Officer, as Reporting Officer you will be responsible for:

Drafting the Mission's regular and ad hoc reports and ensuring consistency and accuracy of the Mission's reporting;
Communicating with key Mission staff on information management, analysis and reporting procedures in order to ensure submission of high-quality information;
Reviewing policy documents, reports for external distribution and letters, ensuring that texts submitted for clearance are consistent with the Mission's mandate and objectives;
Preparing talking points, briefing materials and research papers;
Drafting, as requested, articles, answers to interviews, and speeches for the Chief Monitor and Deputy Chief Monitors of the Special Monitoring Mission; and taking meeting minutes;
Preparing and editing reports on the Mission's activities and other political and related issues to inform the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, participating States, Institutions and the Secretariat;
Providing information/briefings to other actors upon request;
Analysing the political situation and developments in the Mission area;
Assisting in developing official responses to issues of political importance for the Mission;
Performing other duties as required.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see https://www.osce.org/special-monitoring-mission-to-ukraine

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 note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.

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.

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