Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Director of RC in the respective RC, and in compliance with the guidelines and instructions provided by the Property, Cultural Heritage and Inter-Faith Section (PCIS) and by the Department of Human Rights and Communities, the incumbent performs the following functions:
1. Managing, organizing and supervising the work and the outputs of the team in the respective RC whenever property, cultural heritage and dialogue related matters are the subject of the activities;
2. Monitoring and reporting on the protection of property rights, right to adequate housing, protection of cultural and religious heritage, and other issues falling under the PCIS portfolio in the municipalities within the Area of Responsibility of a RC of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo;
3. Providing advise on international standards, best practices and rule of law issues on property and housing rights, and protection of cultural and religious heritage:
4. Assisting in the implementation of policies, projects and activities at regional level, as determined by the Property, Cultural Heritage and Inter-Faith Section in Headquarters in the areas of property, housing rights, protection of cultural and religious heritage, freedom of religion and inter faith issues
5. Translating of documents relevant to property, housing, rights, cultural heritage protection and religious issues into English, Albanian and Serbian
6. 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
Necessary Qualifications:
First level University Degree in law, political sciences, international relations, public policy, social sciences, international human rights law or any other related field. Specialized Knowledge of international human rights law and domestic applicable law is essential.
Minimum four years of relevant experience in human rights protection and promotion, preferably with OSCE or other international organization;
Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English, and local languages
Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in drafting reports
PC literate: with practical experience with Microsoft applications,
Holding a valid driving license
Remuneration Package:
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 1,835.17 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the OSCE group medical insurance scheme 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.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. However, if you have technical difficulties with the system you may use the offline application form found under https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail to: Recruitment.OMiK@osce.org
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Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts, should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.
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 mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 63 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years.
Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
Additional Information
- Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
- Requisition ID: KOS000319
- Contract Type: Local Contracted
- Grade: NP2
- Job Level: National Professional
- Job Type: Contracted
- Number of posts: 1
- Location: KOS - OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Prizren
- Issue Date: May 23, 2025
- Closing Date: Jun 13, 2025
- Employee Status: Fixed Term
- Schedule: Full-time
- Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
- Job Field: Human Rights
- Target Start Date: As soon as possible