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Archived vacancy details

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Issued by
OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number
VNKOSS01984
Vacancy type
International Seconded
Field of expertise
Human Rights
Functional level
Senior professional
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Prishtine / Pristina
Date of issue
14 September 2017
Deadline for application
5 October 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty
10 December 2017
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:

  • University degree in law, political science, international relations or related field;
  • Experience in drafting reports;
  • Good knowledge of international and European human rights standards;
  • Previous international work experience and/or experience in field missions, preferably in the area of human rights and reporting;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills;
  • Knowledge of the principles of gender mainstreaming;
  • Professional fluency in written and spoken English;
  • Excellent command of standard office computer applications (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • 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 cultural sensitivity and judgment to local conditions and communities;
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of the regional political situation and the legal system of the mission area;
  • Experience in negotiation and mediation.
 
 
 
 
Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Analysis and Reporting Cell (ARC) within the Department of Human Rights and Communities, the incumbent will be:

  1. Reviewing documents to ensure the accuracy of the Department¿s legal, human rights and policy analysis;
  2. Ensuring quality control of the Department¿s documents, reports and correspondence for consistency and compliance with OSCE standard regulations and policies;
  3. Supporting the Chief of ARC and Directors in drafting and co-ordination of programme cycle documents;
  4. Providing guidance to the Department¿s programmatic section on weekly, monthly and other thematic reports of the Department;
  5. Making sure that gender considerations are taken into account in all projects and documents and supports the Chief of ARC, as instructed, for concerns on gender equality to be identified, assessed, articulated, and addressed appropriately in the work of the Department;
  6. Reviewing and supporting the work of Departmental international and local staff members;
  7. Providing analysis and advice, particularly on assessing compliance with human rights and international standards;
  8. Liaising and co-ordinating tasks and clearance with the Mission¿s other units or departments;
  9. Developing analytical and/or report-related procedures or mechanisms identified within the Department;
  10. In the absence of the Chief of the Analysis and Reporting Cell, performing his/her duties; and
  11. Performing other duties as assigned.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, please see: http://www.osce.org/mission-in-kosovo

 
 
 
 

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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