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Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number: VNKOSS01968
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Democratization
Functional level: Senior professional
Duty station: Prishtine / Pristina
Date of issue: 9 August 2017
Deadline for application: 30 August 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 1 October 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 degree 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 relevant work experience with issues related to civil society, women, youth and non-Albanian community participation as a component of democratic governance, preferably in an international environment and/or experience in field missions; Project management experience; Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Excellent communication skills; Professional fluency in English, including oral communication and strong writing 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; Cultural sensitivity and judgement; Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames; Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail. Desirable: Knowledge of the local language or most common lingua franca spoken in the Mission area; Negotiation/mediation experience.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Public Participation Section, Democratization Department, the incumbent will be responsible for: 1. Providing advice and analysis on issues related to civil society, youth, women and non-Albanian participation as a component of democratic governance and recommending interventions to the Section; 2. Advising on, developing, and implementing projects aimed at supporting cross-cutting issues on civil society, youth, women and non-Albanian public participation; 3. Assisting in the development and implementation of the Department’s cross-cutting themes of civil society, youth, women and non-Albanian communities’ participation; 4. Establishing and maintaining regular contact with civil society organisations, women’s caucuses, youth action councils and non-Albanian community representatives; 5. Co-ordinating with and advising the field support staff on issues related to civil society, youth, women and non-Albanian participation; 6. Conducting research and delivering recommendations on public participation on behalf of the Section and the Department; 7. Drafting reports and recommendations based on information provided by the Section and the field support staff; 8. Co-operating and co-ordinating projects and activities with international partners; 9. Participating in the Department’s and Section’s policy making process; 10. Representing the Section in meetings, seminars and/or conferences; 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

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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.