Background:
Please note that this position is funded under an Extra-Budgetary (ExB) Project \"Promoting Good Governance and a Positive Business Climate in the OSCE Region through Digitalization and the Use of Open Data\" which is expected to run until 31 March 2025. The contract will be issued until 01 July 2024; extension is subject to funding availability.
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.
The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.
The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) deals with economic and environmental issues, operating under the premise that promoting economic prosperity and co-operation on environmental problems can contribute to international security and stability. The OSCE's role is twofold: a) to monitor economic and environmental developments among participating States, and alert them to any threat of instability, and b) to facilitate the formulation of economic and environmental policies and initiatives among participating States, to promote security. The Office currently comprises 22 staff members.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Project Officer will be a focal point for implementation of the \"Promoting Good Governance and a Positive Business Climate in the OSCE Region through Digitalization and the Use of Open Dataโ project. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining and overseeing developments of the project activities and results.
More specifically, as Assistant Project officer, you will perform the following tasks:
Assisting in organizing logistical requirements for project events (capacity-building events, workshops, training, conferences and meetings). This includes preparing agendas, and other project documentation for approval by the Project Manager, putting in place ICT and other equipment, stationery, refreshments etc., travel planning such as arrangement of accommodation (through submission of Official Travel Authorization) and transport requirements and maintenance of communication with all event participants and relevant DMF staff; Assisting with the preparation of the administrative documents and background material pertaining to the issues addressed by the project activities (in open data, digitalization and anti-corruption), including Leahy vetting procedures. Collecting data required for the preparation of reports related to the implementation of the project, including interim and final progress reports for submission to the donor, project evaluation reports and briefing papers on project implementation; Assisting in the development of project activities and liaising with counterparts to facilitate their support and participation. Preparing, under instruction, terms of reference for the employment of consultants and implementing partners and monitors the implementation of activities and submission of reports by the implementing partners and consultants; Monitoring budget expenditure, giving estimates of costs for individual project activities and proposing budgetary and/or expenditure adjustments; Liaising with international, regional and national governmental and non-governmental institutions with the purpose of collecting and sharing information and co-ordinating activities in the area, Open Data, Digitalization and anti-corruption; Performing other duties as required.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat and the OCEEA, please see https://www.osce.org/secretariat and https://www.osce.org/oceea
Necessary Qualifications:
Remuneration Package:
Monthly remuneration is around EUR 4,400, with the actual monthly salary depending on post adjustment and family status. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. Social benefits will include possibility of 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.
Please note that appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation, therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 7 years.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
Additional Information Issued by: OSCE Secretariat Requisition ID: SEC000215 Contract Type: International Contracted Grade: P1 Job Level: Professional Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: SEC - OSCE Secretariat, Vienna Issue Date: May 19, 2023 Closing Date: Jun 9, 2023 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Target Start Date: Aug 1, 2023