National Legal Officer (NP1)

Background:

A fixed term vacancy position has arisen in the OSCE Presence in Albania for a National Legal Officer (NP1) within the Rule of Law and Human Rights Department.

The mandate of the OSCE Presence in Albania is to promote democratization, the rule of law, and human rights as well as to consolidate democratic institutions in line with OSCE principles, standards and commitments.

Originally established in 1997, today, the Presence’s activities range from arms control and the fight against trafficking to electoral assistance; anti-corruption initiatives; gender mainstreaming and environmental projects; human rights protection; legislative, judicial, and media reform; and the capacity-building of law enforcement officials.

For more detailed information on the work of OSCE Presence in Albania, please see http://www.osce.org/presence-in-Albania

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Rule of Law and Human Rights Department, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Monitors, analyses and reports on developments related to justice and legal reform activities in Albania;

2. Monitors and analyses the operation of the judiciary in light of applicable international fair trial standards, identities gaps in domestic legislation and practice and drafts respective recommendations;

3. Provides assistance, in close co-operation with national and international stakeholders, to the Albanian authorities for the implementation of the applicable legal framework in line with international standards and OSCE commitments;

4. Analyses and comments on draft legislation and policies in relation to justice and legal reform, efficiency of justice as well as human rights;

5. Drafts various documents, including internal and external reports, memos, briefing note talking points and comments;

6. Manages projects and/or the implementation of project activities related to justice and legal reform in coordination with project manager(s);

7. Establishes and maintains close working relationships with international and national partners, such as the High Judicial Council, High Prosecutorial Council, SPAK bodies, EURALIUS and EU Projects, USAID, EU Delegation in Albania, etc;

8. Represents the Rule of Law and Human Rights Department and the Presence at meetings, conferences and seminars as required and appropriate;

9. Organizes and attends the meetings and drafts written summaries (minutes) of meetings;

10. Organizes meetings and training seminars in the context of project activities;

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• First level university degree in Law. Further specialization in criminal law would be considered as an asset;

• Minimum of two years of previous professional experience, preferably in domestic and/or international judicial institutions. Previous experience working with international organization is desirable.

• Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft applications

• Excellent legal analytical skills;

• Professional fluency in English and Albanian, both oral and written;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Ability to work well under time pressure;

• Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds, whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

• Must be an Albanian resident.

Remuneration Package:

According to the fixed OSCE salary scale, the monthly remuneration is approximately 1,654.42 EURO, subject to National Social Security deductions.

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.

Please note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.

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