General Minimum Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:
Excellent physical condition; Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission; Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure.Field of Expertise Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:
First-level university degree in political sciences, social sciences, international relations, public policy, law or equivalent professional experience; Work experience in either public administration, relevant international organizations, civic associations (including CSOs), political parties/affairs, or economic and political development; Demonstrable organisational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
First-level university degree in a relevant field; a second-level university degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 6 (4 years with a second-level university degree) years of relevant professional experience.
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Experience in the area of good governance, environmental governance, parliamentary affairs, democratic security and civil society development, including at least two years at international level; Demonstrated managerial experience and proven ability to supervise staff; Solid understanding of democratic development in post-conflict and multi-ethnic environments; Sound understanding of democratic political processes, including legislative processes and parliamentary procedures, functioning of parliamentary bodies, citizensโ participation in the decision-making processes, local self-government, and elections; Experience in policy formulation, project/programme cycle management and co-ordination with donors and implementing agencies; Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written, with demonstrated drafting, editing, presentation, and communication skills; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender and youth awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender and youth perspectives into tasks and activities; Computer literacy with practical experience in Microsoft packages.Desirable:
Tasks and Responsibilities
The Democratic Governance Section of the Missionโs Democratization Department works on strengthening Serbiaโs independent bodies, parliamentary institutions, committees and the capacity of their professional staff, as well as on supporting Serbiaโs public administration reform. It also provides support in public participation and fostering democratic oversight in the security sector. Further, it promotes inclusive environmental governance, climate-resilient policy implementation and the enforcement of environmental legislation. Within this context and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Democratization Department, the Senior Governance Adviser is responsible for:
Overseeing the work of the Section in planning, developing and implementing the Sectionโs programme and projects in accordance with the Missionโs mandate and Departmentโs objectives, the OSCE project and programmatic guidelines and administrative regulatory framework; Ensuring that programmes and tasks executed by the Section, including extrabudgetary projects, are effectively managed, establishing mechanisms for effective monitoring and self-evaluation of projects and activities; Supervising and managing the Sectionโs reporting, analyses, publication and public outreach; ensuring the Sectionโs written output follows the missionโs requirements and established practice; preparing and delivering speeches, briefings and presentations; attending and representing the Section at relevant internal and external events; accompanying the Missionโs management in relevant meetings; Ensuring that the Section provides high-quality expert advice to the Head of the Department and the Missionโs management on the Missionโs priorities, policies and interventions in the area of the Sectionโs competencies, including through regular reporting and analyses; Liaising and maintaining effective relations with the Sectionโs interlocutors, government officials, independent institutions, international organisations, civil society representatives, and academia to ensure the best use of OSCE resources, compatibility of projects and a co-ordinated approach; liaising with the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights; Supervising and managing ten (10) local staff members, appraising their performance and identifying development opportunities; Providing support to the Head of Department, including with co-ordination and review of tasks, representing and acting on behalf of the Head of Department, as assigned; Performing other duties as assigned.For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, please see www.osce.org/mission-to-serbia.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, 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.
The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation; therefore, the maximum period of service in this post or in the same Mission is seven years.
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
Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.
If your participating State does not provide the option to apply online for seconded positions, you are kindly requested to submit your offline application form available at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form to the respective OSCE delegation whose address can be found at https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.
Please apply to your relevant authorities well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.
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 to Serbia Requisition ID: SRM000088 Contract Type: International Secondment Grade: S2 Job Level: Senior Professional Job Type: Seconded Number of posts: 1 Location: SRM - OSCE Mission to Serbia, Belgrade Issue Date: Apr 22, 2025 Closing Date: May 20, 2025 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Democratization Target Start Date: AUG 11, 2025