Background:
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 Chairmanship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The OSCE Ethics/Mediation Co-ordinator has a direct reporting line to the Secretary General of the OSCE and supervises two Informal Resolution Officers. The selected candidate will be responsible for the development of new or modifying policies and practices in the Organization and provide expert advice concerning workplace ethics and mediation. More specifically, s/he will be responsible for:
Developing the OSCE ethical framework, through the codification and implementation of policies, designing, implementing relevant strategies and plans, including policy recommendations to deal with emerging Organizational needs; Providing confidential, independent ethics advice, especially in relation to compliance with the OSCE Code of Conduct, as well as enabling a culture to prevent and report misconducts of OSCE officials, including advice on defining the actions that could constitute misconduct under the OSCE ethics framework; this includes developing and up-dating policies; analyzing and assessing risks, complaints and allegations; exploring the causes of issues and engaging the relevant parties; Supporting management and staff in fostering an inclusive work environment of highest ethical standards and in full compliance with the OSCE regulatory framework and internationally accepted standards; including supporting management and staff to prevent, de-escalating and resolving conflicts in the workplace, to manage actual and perceived conflicts of interest, and to help prevent unethical conduct across the OSCE; Providing consultative advice related to the OSCE Code of Conduct, professional working environment, whistle-blower protection and protection from retaliation, as well as prevention and reporting of sexual exploitation and abuse; Developing substantive content for ethics training and information packages, giving these trainings and performing active outreach to increase awareness of the OSCE ethical framework, promotion of coherent and consistent ethical standards and professional working environment across the OSCE by building on best practices; Preparing a variety of reports and communications, including regular communications to senior leadership, managers, staff and other stakeholder groups; Representing the OSCE Ethics and Mediation Service at international, regional or national meetings and provide substantive expertise on issues. Performing other duties as assigned.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat, please see https://www.osce.org/secretariat
Necessary Qualifications:
Remuneration Package:
Monthly remuneration is approximately EUR 8,840 with the actual 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.
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: SEC000185 Contract Type: International Contracted Grade: P4 Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: SEC - OSCE Secretariat, Vienna Issue Date: Jun 26, 2023 Closing Date: Jul 24, 2023 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Master's Degree (Second-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Human Resources Management Target Start Date: As soon as possible