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Issued by
OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number
VNKOSS01597
Vacancy type
International Seconded
Field of expertise
Democratization
Functional level
Senior professional
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Mitrovice/Mitrovica
Date of issue
19 March 2014
Deadline for application
8 April 2014 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET)

 

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:

  • University education in political sciences, social sciences, international relations, public policy, law or equivalent professional experience
  • Work experience in either public administration, relevant international organizations, civic associations (including NGOs), political parties/affairs, or economic and political development
  • Demonstrable organizational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
 
 
 
 
Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

 
 
 
 
Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Advanced university degree in public administration or similar relevant field
  • International field work experience in monitoring, reporting and policy-making
  • Proven experience in project cycle management
  • Knowledge of and solid experience in good governance principles and strong familiarity with the European Charter of Local Self Government
  • Knowledge of and solid experience in democratization issues (media, elections) and public participation in decision making, in particular with women, youth, and civil society
  • Staff management experience and team-building ability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as team member, with persons of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
  • Cultural sensitivity and judgment
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited times frames
  • Professional fluency in the English language and the capability draft documents under pressure and within short deadlines
  • Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of one or more local languages
  • Knowledge of the regional political situation and legal system of the mission area
  • Demonstrated negotiation and/or conflict resolution skills
 
 
 
 
Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Centre Director and the Director of the Democratization Department, the Senior Democratization Officer:

  1. Forms the senior management of the Regional Centre (RC), together with the Director, Deputy Director and the Senior Human Rights Officer;
  2. Liaises with the Senior Management of the RC and the Management of Democratization Department on all monitoring and project activities in the area of responsibility: (2.1) Executes and supervises specific monitoring tasks in relation to local governance, media, elections, participation of women, youth, and civil society in decision making, and other issues as assigned; (2.2) In close co-operation with the Senior Human Rights Officer, supervises programmatic staff in the Regional Centre as assigned; (2.3) Executes and supervises the implementation of project(s) in close co-operation with the Senior Human Rights Officer;
  3. Compiles regular reports on democratization activities and submits those reports to the Regional Centre Director and to the relevant staff; drafts spot reports as requested by the Regional Centre Director or the Department;
  4. Ensures close co-ordination and co-operation with the Field Activities Co-ordinator of the Democratization Department to ensure fair utilization of capacities in the field; responds to requests of the Department and ensures realization of tasking requested by programmatic Sections;
  5. Facilitates the work of other professional and support staff in the RC;
  6. Performs other duties as assigned.
 
 
 
 

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.

 

 

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