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Senior Project Assistant (Demining)

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Issued by: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
Vacancy number: VNUKRG00533
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: Economic and Environmental Affairs
Grade: G6
Duty station: Kyiv
Date of issue: 20 November 2018
Deadline for application: 11 December 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background:

This post is financed from the Extra Budgetary (ExB) “Building Ukraine’s Humanitarian Demining Capacity” project. The initial contract is for 12 months. The post extension is subject to availability of funds.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the National Project Officer, Senior Project Assistant performs the following tasks:

assists the National Project Officer in implementation of project through organizing events (conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.), providing logistical, financial, procurement and human resources support;
plans, coordinates, attends and participates in project events and activities;
drafts project-related documentation, including narrative, financial and administrative documents as well as project correspondence;
liaises with representations of international entities in Ukraine, Ukrainian governmental institutions and NGOs, international and local experts;
provides translation and interpretation services;
conducts research on specific issues in the area of mine action upon request;
assists in selection of trainers and experts;
provides support in organization of project implementation plan, appointments, meetings, travel and other related activities, proofreads documents, assists in producing project-related materials and publications;
performs other project related duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

completed secondary education supplemented by training in humanities and project management;
minimum 6 years of relevant working experience; experience of working in international organisations would be an advantage;
excellent skills in drafting correspondence, and project-related documentation;
ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
experience in dealing with national and international partners;
computer literate;
excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Ukrainian languages.

Remuneration Package

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is EUR 1,176. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Other allowances and benefits are similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System.

This position is for residents of Ukraine only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org; the Vacancy Number is VNUKRG00533. The deadline for applications is 11 December 2018. If you have difficulties with the online system, please use the Internet Explorer to find the vacancy. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Details of the assignment and contract may be further discussed during the interviews.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

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.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

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