Senior Governance Adviser

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Issued by: OSCE Presence in Albania
Vacancy number: VNALBS00360
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Democratization
Functional level: Senior professional
Grade: S2
Duty station: Tirana
Date of issue: 30 October 2017
Deadline for application: 30 November 2017 - 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: 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: Previous thematic experience in one or more of the following fields: economics, environmental issues, anti-corruption, property issues, public administration, regional planning, local government; Previous working experience and thorough knowledge of Project Cycle Management; Professional fluency in the English language, with analytical and research experience and excellent drafting and reporting skills; 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; Relevant, preferably programme-focused, experience in government structures, international organizations, NGOs, or public policy development; Experience in negotiating and liaising with governmental authorities; Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines; Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail; Availability to travel in and outside Albania.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The OSCE Presence in Albania’s Governance, Economic & Environmental Issues Department develops and implements programmes, and provides advice, in diverse sectors of good governance including anti-corruption, anti-trafficking, local government and decentralisation, property and environmental crime. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Governance, Economic and Environmental Issues Department (GEEID), the Senior Governance Adviser performs the following duties: Monitoring, analysing and advising on governance issues in Albania, and developing activities to improve the situation; Supporting the Head of Department in co-ordinating and managing GEEID staff; Ensuring the quality of the Department's written output; Drafting project proposals and monitoring the implementation of the related projects, working closely with implementing partners and beneficiaries; Liaisining and co-operating with the other departments of the presence in the design and the implementation of new cross-cutting activities/projects; Maintaining close working relations with all national and international partners at the appropriate level; Performing other duties as assigned. For more detailed information on the work of OSCE Presence in Albania, please see http://www.osce.org/presence-in-albania

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		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.