Senior Adviser (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: 

• First-level university degree in political sciences, international relations, public policy, law, international human rights law or other human rights related fields
• Experience working with human rights, minority or gender issues
• Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in drafting reports

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

First-level university degree in a relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• First-level university degree in international human rights law, politics, sociology, or a related field;
• Documented international field work experience in human rights, gender equality, non-discrimination, or a related field;
• Proven experience in monitoring, reporting, policy-making and/or advocacy in the areas of human rights and gender equality;
• Extensive knowledge of the main international human rights instruments such as but not limited to EU, CoE, UN, and other regional treaties/instruments;
• Extensive international experience in gender mainstreaming;
• Experience in training development and delivery on gender and human rights;
• Experience in undertaking advocacy and drafting and implementing advocacy strategies;
• Experience in developing research methodologies and analysing information from diverse sources;
• Proven experience in project drafting and project management;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Professional fluency in the English language; ability to draft reports to a high standard of English;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different genders, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Cultural sensitivity and judgement;
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames; and
• Ability to operate Windows applications.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the regional political situation of the Mission area;
• Previous work experience in the area of civil and political rights and/or economic, social, and cultural rights;
• Knowledge of local languages.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Department of Human Rights and Communities and overall direction of the Mission Deputy Head of Mission – Mission Gender Focal Point, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Supporting the integration of gender mainstreaming into the monitoring, reporting, and project development of the Department of Human Rights and Communities;
2. Providing gender training and other support on behalf of the Mission to partner institutions on gender mainstreaming strategies and programmes—in collaboration with the Mission Gender Advisor;
3. Analysing the findings of Mission-wide monitoring of local- and government-level institutions in Kosovo, the implementation and effective application of legislation, policies and procedures with respect to gender equality and gender-based violence, and follows up on recommendations made in thematic reporting—in collaboration with the Mission Gender Advisor;
4. Assisting in identifying gender equality related issues, analyses their implications and advises on departmental policies to achieve measured improvement in the performance of Kosovo institutions in promoting gender equality across various sectors pertinent to the work of the Department of Human Rights and Communities;
5. Co-ordinating relevant internal Mission working groups, as assigned by Mission senior management;
6. In collaboration with the Mission Gender Advisor drafts public and non-public reports on issues related to gender equality and gender-based violence;
7. Developing methodologies regarding pro-active monitoring of selected gender equality issues in the field, in particular in the areas of thematic focus for the Department of Human Rights and Communities;
8. Engaging in analysing data of qualitative and quantitative research, and drafting evidence-based findings, conclusions and recommendations;
9. Consulting with the Department’s Sections to draw up and finalise an advocacy strategy, and assist in its implementation;
10. Proposing, drafting and implementing projects aimed at improving the implementation of human rights standards of public institutions and at increasing public awareness of human rights;
11. Supporting the implementation of monitoring programmes throughout the Mission area by providing expertise, guidance and training on issues of human rights;
12. Liaising and co-ordinating with other international organizations of relevance for professional work;
13. Performing other duties as assigned

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, please see: http://www.osce.org/mission-in-kosovo 

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.