Senior Human Rights 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 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

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations or equivalent professional experience
• Knowledge of international and European human rights standards, in particular in relation to communities rights and property issues
• Management experience and team-building ability
• International field work experience in monitoring, reporting and policy-making
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Professional fluency in English language skills and the capability of drafting 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 times frames
• 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
• Experience in project management

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Regional Centre (RC) and the Deputy Director of the Human Rights and Communities Department, the Senior Human Rights Officer works within the Regional Centre Prishtinë/Pri¿tina of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo. The Senior Human Rights Officer:

1. Together with the Director and the Senior Democratization Officer forms the management of the RC;
2. Liaises with the management of the RC on all monitoring activities in the area responsibility;
3. Performs specific monitoring tasks in relation to community rights, property rights, non-discrimination issues and other human rights concerns as assigned;
4. In-charge of the implementation of monitoring instructions received from Headquarters;
5. Drafts spot reports and compiles regular reports on activities of all staff of the Department located in in the RC;
6. Co-ordinates and co-operates closely with Field Co-ordination in the Headquarters to ensure fair utilisation of capacities in the field;
7. Facilitates the work of other professional and support staff of the Department in the RC and in close cooperation with the Senior Democratization Officer, supervises 14 staff;
8. Assists and coordinates the implementation of projects in the field;
9. 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.