National Project Officer (NP1)

Background:

The Democratization Department supports a free, professional media environment in Albania by promoting media literacy, strengthening media-related legal and institutional frameworks, supporting journalistic standards and ethics, and contributing to the safety and professional development of journalists. 

The post of National Project Officer (NP1)  is located in the Democratization Department of the OSCE Presence in Albania, under ExB project “Enhancing Media Literacy, Legal Frameworks and Journalistic Standards in Albania”.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Democratization Department, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Plans, coordinates and implements project activities in line with the project document, workplan, budget and OSCE procedures. 
2. Coordinates and oversees project activities and ensures effective engagement of relevant national and international stakeholders. Coordinates capacity-building, policy dialogue, consultations, training and other project activities, ensuring their quality, relevance and timely delivery. 
3. Provides substantive inputs, research and analysis on media freedom, media literacy, journalists’ safety, professional journalism and related institutional and legal developments. 
4. Cooperates with government institutions, Parliament, media and regulatory bodies, judicial institutions, civil society, educational institutions and other project partners. Maintains and strengthens partnerships with national and regional stakeholders and facilitates exchange of expertise and good practices. 
5. Monitors project progress, results, risks and budget implementation, and identifies and address implementation challenges. Leads preparation of project reports, briefing materials, policy inputs and other documentation, ensuring effective monitoring, visibility and accountability;  
6. Ensures the integration of gender equality and inclusion of marginalized groups 
throughout project implementation.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Education: 
  • First-level university degree in law, international relations, political science, social sciences, communications, journalism or a related field. 

• Experience and knowledge/skills: 

  
  • Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience related to media policy, media development, media freedom, media literacy, journalists’ safety, professional journalism and/or related institutional and legal developments or research. 
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in project management and implementation, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and reporting. 
  • Good knowledge of Albania’s institutional and governance environment. 
  • Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in standard office and digital tools. 
  • Experience working with the OSCE and its internal procedures an asset.

• Languages:  
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and Albanian  
• OSCE core values: 
  Commitment. Diversity. Integrity. Accountability. 
• OSCE core competencies: 
  Communication. Collaboration. Analysis & decision-making. Planning. Initiative-taking. Flexibility. 
• OSCE managerial competencies:  
  Leadership. Strategic thinking. Managing performance.

Remuneration Package:

The post of National Project Officer is classified as NP1 and the salary for this grade is 2,148 Eur, subject to local social and health insurance.

Appointments are normally made at Step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. In exceptional cases, an initial appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered. This depends on factors such as relevant experience exceeding minimum requirements or higher previous remuneration. Any such request by a candidate must be reviewed and approved by the OSCE before the appointment.

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.

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 placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.

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 OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance. 

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 62 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years. 

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