Background:

OSCE field operations are the front line of the OSCE’s engagement on the ground, supporting host authorities in fulfilling OSCE commitments and implementing a comprehensive approach to security. The OSCE Mission to Skopje is the Organization's longest-serving field operation working on social cohesion, fundamental rights, gender equality, the rule of law, good governance, integrity and anticorruption, criminal justice and police reform.

The Mission is co-implementing the Extra Budgetary project “Supporting a More Effective Administration of Justice in Corruption and Organized Crime Cases in the Western Balkans through Trial Monitoring”, which focuses on supporting a more effective administration of justice with regard to serious corruption and organized crime cases in North Macedonia, through trial monitoring.

Due to the extra-budgetary (ExB) nature of the project, which currently ends on 31 December 2026, the initial contract will be issued within the limits of the current project end date.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer, and overall supervision of the Head of Human Dimension Department (H/HDD), the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing corruption and organized crime cases from the indictment phase to their completion, more specifically:

1. Monitoring corruption and organized crime cases;
2. Reviewing and performing analysis of relevant data, and drafting reports on compliance with applicable framework provided by law and best practices;
3. Monitoring and drafting reports on the work of relevant judicial and other institutions responsible for the investigation and processing of corruption and organized crime-related offences before courts;
4. Conducting media analysis and supporting the organization of consultations and discussion forums to ensure awareness of recommendations by key stakeholders;
5. Supporting the Project Officer to prepare and conduct interviews with selected stakeholders;
6. Supporting the Project Officer in the design and organization of peer learning events;
7. Performing preliminary analysis of data collected through case monitoring and stakeholder interviews;
8. Drafting quarterly project implementation reports, as well as “country chapters” for inception, mid-term and final reports;
9. Performing other duties required as part of the project implementation.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, please see https://skopje.osce.org/. 

Necessary Qualifications:

• Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of North Macedonia;

• First-level university degree in law;

• Minimum two (2) years of practical courtroom experience;

• Proven experience in drafting legal analytical reports;

• Experience and knowledge of international fair trial and human rights standards, as well as international anti-corruption conventions;

• Experience and knowledge of international standards and OSCE commitments in the field of rule of law reform processes;

• Experience and knowledge of the domestic political situation and local judicial structure, including the framework pertaining to the processing of corruption and organised crime crimes;

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and local languages; 

• Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft applications;

• Ability to work with people of different nationalities, ethnicities, religions and cultural backgrounds;

• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; 

• Holding a valid driving license.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is approximately EUR 2,087.58

Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance 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, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. 

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Online Application Form, or in other languages than the English language would not be considered.

The recruitment procedure may take up to two months, and we will be in further contact with you only if you are selected for an interview. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer the position with modified terms of reference or a different duration.

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 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.

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.  

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.