Background:
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 Presenceโs 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.
A new vacancy for a National Project Officer, NP2 has arisen in the Electoral Reform Unit within the Democratization Department, in the Extra Budgetary Project \"Support to Electoral Reform and Processes in Albaniaโ.
Working with limited supervision and substantial independence, the National Project Officer is responsible for coordination of project activities, provision of technical advice on project implementation modalities and the planning and conduct of potential programmatic activities in the relevant field of expertise, where required after clearance by the Project Manager and/or Programme Manager and in co-ordination with other OSCE Presence in Albaniaโs executive structures and external partners.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Necessary Qualifications:
First-level university degree in law, political science, public administration, international relations or a related field. Advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) would be an asset. A minimum of four years of professional-level experience in project management, preferably in an international environment Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and managing donor-funded projects,including with strategic/multi-year plansโ documents. Excellent election-related expertise and knowledge of the OSCE commitments/international standards for democratic elections; Experience in planning and organizing workshops, seminars, roundtables, etc. (including multi-party/complex ones and involving high-level stakeholders); Experience in planning and organizing workshops, seminars, roundtables, etc. (including multi-party/complex ones and involving high-level stakeholders); Digital literacy and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Remuneration Package:
According to the fixed OSCE salary scale, this post is classified as NP2, subject to National Social Security as per Albanian Law. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation. 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
Issued by: OSCE Presence in Albania Requisition ID: ALB000050 Contract Type: Local Contracted Grade: NP2 Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: ALB - OSCE Presence in Albania, Tirana Issue Date: Jun 13, 2023 Closing Date: Jul 4, 2023 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time