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Archived vacancy details

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Issued by
OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number
VNKOSG01993
Vacancy type
Local Contracted
Grade
G6
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Gjilan / Gnjilane
Date of issue
26 October 2017
Deadline for application
21 November 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Tasks and Responsibilities    
     
   

Under the overall supervision of the National Programme Officer, Property in the Regional Centre, and under the guidance, coordination and cooperation of the Chief of the Property, Cultural Heritage, and Interfaith Dialogue Section (PCIS), the incumbent performs the following functions related to the programmatic activities of the Department of Human Rights and Communities (DHRC) – and, in particular, of the PCIS - with representatives of local and religious communities, municipal and regional structures, judicial and non-judicial human rights institutions, local bodies dealing with property rights, cultural heritage and inter-faith/dialogue related issues, representatives of international organisations, and any other relevant stakeholders:

1. Assists in monitoring municipal as well as regional structures, judicial and non-judicial bodies dealing with property rights, cultural heritage and inter-faith related issues, mechanisms and actors  for compliance with human and property rights standards, including, inter alia, gathering information, analysing the data, reporting on findings, making recommendations, assessing the results of the reports and suggesting remedies, developing and implementing projects and trainings to improve compliance with international human rights and property rights standards and proposing activities in any of the following areas: property rights, cultural heritage, freedom of religion and inter-faith dialogue, judicial and non-judicial institutions dealing with property rights and cultural heritage; supports regional or local institutions, bodies, mechanisms, and actors, through monitoring, reporting and advising on applicable human rights and property rights standards;

2. Supports in the organization of training courses/activities to enhance awareness of applicable human rights and property rights and cultural heritage standards for  regional or local institutions and on available judicial and non-judicial mechanisms in these fields; supports the organization of activities on freedom of thought, conscience and religion related matters and inter-faith dialogue falling within the programmatic goals of DHRC;

3. Performs research and compiles background material on major programmatic topics, assists in the organization of meetings (identifies participants and provides logistics support) involving local representatives and members of international organizations to discuss issues pertaining to the respect and promotion of matters related to property rights, cultural heritage, freedom of religion and inter-faith dialogue, judicial and non-judicial institutions dealing with property rights and cultural heritage; writes summaries and reports on the topics discussed;

4. Provides interpretation during meetings or interviews and translation of documents and correspondence from local languages to English and vice versa;

5. Implements allocated projects designed and planned by DHRC and, in particular, by the PCIS; provides regular feedback on the various stages of implementation of project activities; summarizes evaluation results and submits suggestions for follow-up/improvement following the conclusion of projects;

6. Establishes and maintains regular contacts with employees of local and regional structures and communities representatives, religious communities, judicial and non-judicial human rights institutions, local bodies dealing with property rights, cultural heritage, freedom of religion and inter-faith dialogue related matters to ensure an effective dialogue for the purpose of identifying issues requiring the special attention and support of OMIK. Writes reports on these meetings;

7. Performs other duties as required.

 

     
Necessary Qualifications    
     
   
  • Completed secondary education supplemented by formal studies preferably in the field of Law, Political Science, Human Rights, Communities’ Rights or related field
  • Minimum 6 years working experience with international agencies, municipal/regional structures and organizations, preferably in the protection or promotion of human rights or communities rights on any of the issues related to property rights, cultural heritage, freedom of religion, inter-faith dialogue, judicial and non-judicial institutions dealing with property rights and cultural heritage
  • Established skills in drafting reports, advocacy, and project management
  • Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft packages
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and local languages

 

     
Required competencies    
     
    Core values
  • Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
  • Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
  • Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
  • Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work
Core competencies
  • Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
  • Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
  • Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
  • Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
  • Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances
Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)
  • Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
  • Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
  • Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities
     
Remuneration Package    
     
   

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 1180.67 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the OSCE Group Insurance Plan (Health, Life, Accidental Disability and Temporary Incapacity Insurance) and the OSCE Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. At the discretion of the appointing authority a higher step may be approved up to a maximum of step 3 subject to specific conditions.

 

     
How To Apply    
     
   

For more details please visit the OSCE website employment section at http://www.osce.org/employment/43284. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link. In case of technical difficulties with the online application, applicants may use the OSCE offline application form, which can be downloaded from “Links/ Off-line application form” on the same page, and send it by e-mail to recruitment.omik@osce.org with vacancy number quoted in the title. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.

 

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