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:
Experience in election administration, supervision or voter registration Good understanding of basic legal documents (constitutions, election laws and regulations) Good understanding of various electoral and political systems Experience in liaising with government agencies and NGOs Experience in management or supervision of subordinate staff Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a difficult and politically sensitive environment Negotiating and diplomatic skills
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
First-level university degree
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Desirable:
Experience working in international field mission operations; previous experience working with OSCE as an international expert on election legal issues Knowledge of specific elections, legal and political issues, especially in the Mission area; Experience in curriculum and training design and development on election legal issues, including training needs assessment and evaluation of impact; Knowledge of the local languages or most common lingua franca spoken in the mission area.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Governance Section and the overall supervision of the Director of the Democratization Department, the incumbent is responsible for:
Providing legal advice and analysis on electoral matters to the electoral management bodies, including on complaints and appeals procedures, all aspects of the electoral legal and procedural framework, including legislation on other human rights relevant to exercise the right to vote and the guarantee of political rights, in accordance with international election standards and best practices; Carrying out research and analysis on election legal and reform issues, including legislation on other human rights relevant to exercise the right to vote, and the guarantee of political rights; Formulating options papers on issues pertaining to electoral legal and procedural framework, international elections standards, best practices and the technical implementation of the electoral legal framework; Providing technical legal advice and support to relevant stakeholders in the area of elections for compliance with international standards and international best practice; Providing advice on the implementation of the electoral framework in line with the adopted electoral reform provisions; Contributing to the development of the Sectionโs programmatic activities within the elections portfolio, including the development and implementation of projects designed to address identified shortcomings and/or needs of the Kosovo electoral system, including supporting electoral reform issues; Providing support to relevant Kosovo institutions aimed at training Central Election Commission members and its Secretariat staff, Election Complaints and Appeal Panel members and its Secretariat Staff, lawyers, prosecutors and judges working on election legal issues, including through training needs assessment, development of training plan and curricula, delivery of identified training packages; Providing advice to the Department and Mission leadership on good practices regarding electoral legislation and latest developments on these issues; Liaising with local and international stakeholders involved in the legal aspects of the electoral reform; Co-operating and coordinating projects and activities with local and international partners; assisting the Chief of Section and the Director of the Department in coordinating electoral legal matters with other international organizations, Kosovo institutions, and other bodies or entities; Participating in the Departmentโs and Sectionโs policy making process; Representing the Section in meetings, working groups, seminars and/or conferences on electoral legal issues; Performing other duties as assigned.For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, please see: https://www.osce.org/mission-in-kosovo
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 the vacancy notice, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment/assignment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment/assignment with a modified job description/terms of reference 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 in Kosovo Requisition ID: KOS000317 Contract Type: International Secondment Grade: S2 Job Level: Senior Professional Job Type: Seconded Number of posts: 1 Location: KOS - OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Prishtine / Pristina Issue Date: May 20, 2025 Closing Date: Jun 17, 2025 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Target Start Date: As soon as possible