Security Training Officer

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) is an unarmed, civilian mission, present on the ground 24/7 throughout Ukraine. Its main tasks are to observe and report in an impartial and objective way on the situation in Ukraine; and to facilitate dialogue among all parties to the crisis. The Mission contributes to reducing tensions and to fostering peace, stability and security. The Mission engages with authorities at all levels, as well as civil society, ethnic and religious groups and local communities. The Mission gathers information and reports on the security situation; and establishes and reports facts in response to specific incidents, including those concerning alleged violations of fundamental OSCE principles. The Mission currently foresees around 1,500 Mission members spread across 10 Monitoring Teams and budgetary resources of about EUR 100 million.

For additional information about the mission, please see: https://www.osce.org/special-monitoring-mission-to-ukraine.

The Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), in line with the OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality, is committed to further improving gender balance among staff in all areas and levels within the SMM. Currently, female professionals are underrepresented within the OSCE SMM Safety and Security Unit (SSU). We encourage qualified applicants, especially women to apply for this job.

If applicable, deployment is subject to attendance to and successful completion of pre-deployment training and assessment.

Applicants are hereby notified that the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) is designated by the OSCE as a non-family duty station. This designation is based on the fluid and dynamic working environment in the SMM. The currently prevailing working conditions in the duty station may include working in a hazardous location with extended hours of service, and possibly curtailed freedom of movement. Successful candidates who are appointed to locations deemed by the OSCE as hazardous will receive hazard pay. In addition, all successful candidates will be required to participate in the OSCE accident and life insurance scheme in accordance with the OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Safety and Security Unit (SSU) the Security Training Officer provides various specialized security related trainings to the entire SMM Safety and Security Unit (SSU) international and national staff. The incumbent is responsible for establishing Training Needs Assessment (TNA) and Training Plan for the SSU. Based on the Training Plan, develops specialized training programs (curriculums) and delivers training for all SSU staff. In co-ordination with Learning and Development and Operation Units makes sure that the delivered trainings are in accordance with the operational requirements, security standards, and OSCE training principles and best practices.

She/He is responsible for direct liaison and co-operation with Regional Security Officers and Field Security Officers in order to provide the necessary training required for the SSU staff. More specifically, the incumbent of this job performs the following duties:

1. Managing the Training Cycle process for the Safety and Security Unit (SSU); based on documentation, self-inquiry on local security matters and feedback received from audience and from course evaluations, establishing Training Needs Assessment, Training Plan, submitting curriculums for specialized security trainings, and delivering training sessions; ensuring that security training curriculums are Mission-tailored, gender mainstreamed, and that the overall implementation of formal and informal safety and security related learning activities are based on conducted needs assessment, evaluation and analysis of various training and learning activities to fit the requirements of different profiles of security personnel in the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM);
2. Organizing and delivering the training sessions for Safety and Security Unit international and national staff on all security related areas including, but not limited to, conducting of Security Risk Assessments, Physical Security, Mine/UXO awareness, Information Security, Fire Safety, Traffic Safety, Personal Security, etc.;
3. Liaising, where appropriate, with the SMM Learning and Development Unit, Operations Unit and SSU Security Officers, as well as with the Gender Unit on learning and development activities regarding identified training needs on safety and security subjects, including operational readiness, planning and responsiveness; reviewing and suggesting modifications, as appropriate, to training materials based on situational developments in the SMM;
4. Developing and working on lessons learned system and establishment of best practices from successfully delivered learning activities in the SSU, i.e. gathering feedback and course evaluations, consolidating results, monitoring trends and changes, and providing feedback to the SSU Management on training and learning programs' effectiveness;
5. Performing other related duties as required.

• Citizenship of an OSCE participating State, excluding Ukraine;
• First-level university degree in security, disaster or emergency management, military science, public administration, law enforcement, or other relevant field, or graduate from a national military or police;
• Certified trainer/facilitator in security training techniques and methodologies;
• Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience preferably in field duty assignments or conflict areas, established ability to manage security challenges in conflict environment;
• Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
• Working knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian languages is desirable;
• Possession of a valid driving license;
• Ability to establish contact and build professional relations with local counterparts including stakeholders;
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure; proven resilience to high stress environments;
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality objectives as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

• 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 subject to social security deductions is about USD 3,943 to which is added Board and Lodging Allowance (currently EUR 125 per day subject to change without prior notice). Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.

Please note that appointments are normally 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/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 applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

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.

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.