Camera/Sensor Expert (S2)

General Minimum Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

• Excellent physical condition
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

Field of Expertise Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

• University education in computer science or related field or proven 2 years' professional experience in managing information systems and supporting users;
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills in a technology environment with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment with multiple priorities.

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:
First-level university degree in Information Technology, Electronics, Network Engineering, or graduate of a national military, police or emergency response academy at officer level with the relevant experience in this field of work running 24/7 watch or control centers or other relevant field

Experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• Minimum six years documented experience being employed in a similar role or position;
• Sound understanding of Information Technology and Surveillance (EO- Audio) Systems; 
• Expert knowledge/understanding of video cameras for surveillance systems especially daylight cameras with optical sensors, thermal vision cameras (cooled or uncooled technology), their fundamental features and areas of application, functionality;
• Solid knowledge and understanding of electrical power systems especially based on solar and/or wind sources of energy;
• Extensive knowledge of the architectural, cabling, and control system requirements of audio-video surveillance technologies;
• Installing and Maintaining Surveillance Systems in field conditions with minimal or no existent infrastructure;
• Troubleshooting experience, assembling, disassembling, repairing hardware system and electronic devices such as video and audio surveillance equipment;
• Understanding of basic functional feature of software applications used to control the operation of surveillance camera packages - ranges for detection, identification and recognition of objects;
• Ability to make concrete sound decisions in a field environment with minimum external support in a team of people with a variety of competency portfolios and national background, and lead the team on video surveillance matters;
• Professional fluency in English, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
• Ability to work effectively and inclusively in high stress environments;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Ability to assess situations and react rapidly, as well as to adjust and cope with changing tasks and priorities;
• Ability to operate Windows applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook as well as familiarity with internet search engines and techniques; experience with Access or other commercial databases desirable;
• Possession of a valid automobile 'Class C' driving.

Desirable:

• University degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering is an advantage;
• Working knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian languages is a distinct advantage;
• Experience in off-road driving is an advantage;
• Experience in living and working in adverse or kinetic environments;
• Experience of working in an international environment;
• Experience of working in Eastern Europe and/or knowledge of the region.

Tasks and Responsibilities

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. We encourage qualified applicants, especially women, to apply for this position.

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 nonfamily 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.

In an effort to build an effective and continually operating technical monitoring capability, the SMM is developing a robust sustainment program under the direction and supervision of the Fund Administration and Information and Communication Technologies Section (ICT). The technology which is being sustained directly in operated at the Technical Monitoring Centre.

The selected candidates may be deployed either in the Donetsk or Luhansk region.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Fund Administration and direct supervision of the Chief of ICT, as Camera/Sensor Expert, you will perform the following specific functions:

1. Managing the surveillance maintenance team and providing expert advice on fundamental features, areas of application and functionality of the surveillance equipment;
2. Assisting the Chief of ICT in building a robust sustainment programme;
3. Providing recommendations and advises on mission-specific common technological surveillance standards;
4. Contributing to the development of plans on, inter alia, command and control, operational support, technical and expert support deployment, personal security (in co-ordination with the SMM's regional security advisors), logistics and administration as they relate to technical monitoring;
5. Providing recommendations on and supporting installation and maintenance of the monitoring systems;
6. Contributing to the development of various technical monitoring concepts for the SMM;
7. Participating in and providing input to periodic planning and information meetings designed to develop short- and long-range strategies to resolve issues, developing requirements and/or system integration support;
8. Developing and updating Electro Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR), Audio and associated systems sustainment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
9. Developing work plans and weekly schedules for the deployment of a maintenance team;
10. Drafting daily, weekly and monthly activity reports;
11. Working in conjunction with Technical Monitoring Centre (TMC) to monitor the status of sensors and sensor-related equipment and accessories;
12. Carrying out basic troubleshooting of surveillance systems (electro-optical and audio sensors) designed to perform in an autonomous mode (unattended surveillance systems), requirements to support them and maintain their operational lifetime;
13. Monitoring software applications used to control the operation of surveillance systems packages – ranges for detection, identification and recognition of objects;
14. Performing other duties as assigned.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see https://www.osce.org/special-monitoring-mission-to-ukraine

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. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.

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.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered. 

Please apply to your relevant authorities well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.