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Senior Human Rights Adviser/Property

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Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number: VNKOSS01488
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Human Rights
Functional level: Senior professional
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Prishtine / Pristina
Date of issue: 11 June 2013
Deadline for application: 30 June 2013 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET)
Date of entry on duty: 26 August 2013

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, international relations, public policy, law, international human rights law or other human rights related fields
Experience working with human rights, minority or gender issues
Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in drafting reports

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 law, human rights or other related field/s
International field work experience in monitoring, reporting and/or policy-making on human rights issues
Experience in the area of property and housing law and/or cultural heritage
Experience in legal drafting or law reform projects
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Professional fluency in the English language and capability to draft legal decisions under pressure and within short deadlines
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
Cultural sensitivity and judgment
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames
Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail

Desirable:

Knowledge of the regional political situation and the legal system of the mission area
Knowledge of the local language or most common lingua franca spoken in the Mission area

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Property Section, the Senior Human Rights Adviser/Property:

Assists in developing and implementing policies on property related matters and cultural heritage in co-operation with the relevant property actors;
Supports the work of and provides policy and legal advice to the Property Officers in the field in relation to property issues and cultural heritage;
Reviews and analyses proposed legislation and applicable property and procedural law in light of relevant international and European human rights instruments;
Facilitates activities for the promotion and protection of rights to property, adequate housing and cultural heritage;
Identifies and analyses capacity building and awareness raising needs in the area of her/his responsibility and, when needed, supports the Organization on activities to promote property and housing rights and cultural heritage;
Drafts thematic reports that address specific human rights issues/concerns related to property and housing rights and cultural heritage;
Performs other tasks 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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