Senior Adviser – Combat Trafficking in Human Beings OSCE (Norwegian nationals only)

The Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (SR CTHB) represents the
OSCE at the political level on anti-trafficking issues. The Office of the Special Representative for Combating in
Trafficking and Human Beings (OSR CTHB) assists OSCE participating States in the implementation of commitments
and full usage of recommendations set forth in the OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings and its
addenda as well as relevant Ministerial Council Decisions. The Office provides a co-ordinating function among OSCE
structures and institutions involved in combating trafficking in human beings (CTHB) with a focus on the following
activities: enhancing the awareness and understanding of trafficking in human beings (THB) across the OSCE region;
policy planning and advocacy especially in the area of emerging trends of THB and effective approaches to combating
THB; and direct assistance to participating States in practical and technical areas, at their request.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

*Providing assistance and advice in relation to the implementation by OSCE participating States of OSCE commitments
and recommendations related to combating trafficking in human beings in the following areas: labour exploitation in
supply chains, the demand for goods and services resulting from THB, and in relation to the following documents:

- the 2011 Vilnius Ministerial Declaration on Combatting All Forms of Human Trafficking;
- the 2013 Addendum to the OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings: One Decade Later;
- the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Resolution on Responsibility to Combat Human Trafficking in Government
Contracts for Goods and Services, adopted in July 2015; and
- MC.DEC/6/17 “Strengthening Efforts to Prevent Trafficking in Human Beings”

*Supporting the SR CTHB with policy level analysis, recommending the development of strategies and anti-trafficking
initiatives to ensure the application of principles of due diligence and transparency throughout supply chains to prevent
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe fraudulent labour recruitment, to strengthen government procurement processes to prevent the purchasing of goods and services produced by trafficked persons, including in mega-sporting events, and other large contracts and encourage the adoption of the relevant international standards

*Co-ordinating and leading the implementation of the OSR CTHB ExB project “Prevention of Trafficking in Human
Beings in Supply Chains through Government Practices and Measures” including the organization of training with
partners on issues related to combating trafficking in human beings in supply chains

*Assisting in the co-ordination of the efforts of other OSCE structures engaged in CTHB across the three dimensions,
on issues related to the prevention of trafficking in human beings in supply chains; strengthening networking with antitrafficking
partner organizations in participating States; providing recommendations for programmes and possible joint
activities, including publications

*Serving as the focal point in the OSR CTHB on combating trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation in supply
chains for partners at regional and international levels

*Assisting the SR with the drafting and finalizing of statements and other texts

*Ensuring regular flow of information to the participating States on the above-mentioned project/subject-related
activities of the Office

*Performing other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

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  Second-level university degree in international relations, political sciences, law, or related fields
• A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional experience, including at least four years in
  addressing THB as a human rights issue and a transnational threat
• Broad knowledge of international law, human rights, including labour rights and related issues
• Experience in the development and management of multi-lateral policy/practice and programmes related to human trafficking, including in areas of prevention and/or protection and assistance
• Experience working for an international organisation and/or other relevant international experience
• Professional fluency in English with excellent drafting and communication skills; knowledge of other OSCE working
  languages would be an asset
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft applications
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and
  activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different nationalities, religions and
  cultural backgrounds, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.