Associate Project Officer

The Conflict Prevention Centre (CPC) plays a key role in supporting and co-ordinating the OSCE's activities in the field, in providing analysis and policy advice to the Secretary General and the Chairmanship; in leading work on all aspects of the conflict cycle, and supporting the various formats dealing with protracted conflicts. The CPC also serves as the focal point in the Secretariat for co-ordinating and developing the OSCE's role in the politico-military dimension.

The Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) is the main OSCE body dealing with the politico-military aspects of security and provides a forum for political dialogue for OSCE participating States. The FSC Support section within the Conflict Prevention Centre at the OSCE Secretariat supports the work of the FSC by providing technical support and expertise. In this respect, the Section acts as a focal point and prepares reports and overviews on military information exchanged by participating States. The Section also fosters implementation of Confidence and Security-building Measures (CSBMs) and develops assistance projects with regard to Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Conventional Ammunition.  

Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer and the overall supervision of the Senior FSC Support Officer, as well as in close coordination with other Units, the incumbent carries out the following functions:

1. Supporting the development, administration and follow-up of project related activities, particularly on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), conventional ammunition as well as on other OSCE politico-military matters;
2. Compiling reports and preparing working papers for delegations on the project activities in response to participating States' requests for assistance on SALW, conventional ammunition and other dangerous components of conventional weapons;
3. Preparing overviews of the information exchanged by the participating States within the framework of OSCE documents on the politico-military sphere;
4. Organizes seminars and workshops on the implementation of the Document on SALW, the Document on Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition (SCA) as well as other OSCE agreements on politico-military aspects of security;
5. Performing other related duties as required.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the Office of the Secretary General, please see: http://www.osce.org/secretariat

• First-level university degree in international relations or international law, management or a related field;
• Four years of professional experience in security policy and/or arms control;
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management techniques, preferably with experience in project and programme set up and evaluation;
• Familiarity with logistics in the armed forces;
• Tact and discretion in interactions with delegates and officials from participating States, national governments, international organizations and NGOs;
• Professional fluency in English and another OSCE working language, including excellent drafting skills; knowledge of Russian would be an asset;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds whilst remaining impartial and objective;
• Ability to operate Windows applications including word processing and e-mail.

• Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
• Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
• Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work

• Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
• Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
• Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
• Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
• Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
• Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
• Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Monthly remuneration is approximately EUR 4,828 depending on post adjustment and family status. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Other allowances and benefits are similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System.

Appointments are made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise 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 shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/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.

The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation, therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 7 years.

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