Location: Ukraine
Number of posts: 250
Duty station: Various locations Date of entry on duty: As soon as possible
Deadline for applications: 31 December 2014
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:
Demonstrable organizational skills
Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Demonstrable interpersonal skills and documented experience in negotiations
Depending on the field activity's mandate, significant prior experience in relevant fields such as international customs practices and procedures, law enforcement, and military observations and arms control may also be required
Negotiating experience, preferably in the area of monitoring operations and/or related activities
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education: Advanced degree in a relevant field
Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Several years of progressively responsible professional experience in an operational environment
Significant prior experience in any of the following fields: political and security issues, law enforcement, military, ceasefire and border monitoring, disarmament, demobilization and re-integration, dialogue facilitation, human rights, fundamental freedoms and minority issues
Ability to establish contact and constructive relations with local population and officials
Physically and mentally fit to work in arduous and hazardous environment
Working knowledge of English, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Cultural sensitivity and political judgment
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 operate Windows applications including word processing and email
Desirable:
Experience in the use of Unarmed/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Experience of working in Eastern Europe and/or knowledge of the region
Knowledge of Ukrainian and/or Russian languages is a distinct advantage
Experience in facilitating dialogue and applying mediation skills in practice
Possession of a valid automobile 'Class C' driving licence is an advantage
Tasks and Responsibilities
This vacancy notice is the original vacancy issued on 21 March 2014 with revision to its content. Therefore, candidates who were nominated for the prior issuance of this vacancy are still under consideration and need not be re-nominated.
Selection of candidates is ongoing and selected candidates will be deployed in batches.
The assignment of the selected candidates will be initially until 31 March 2015, subject to extension.
Under overall guidance of the Chief Monitor and direct supervision of the Team Leader, the Monitoring Officer performs the following specific responsibilities:
Monitors and reports regularly on the security situation in the area of operation, including the overall situation in the crisis area, cases of security incidents, human rights and fundamental freedoms situation, and overall inter-ethnic relations;
Maintains constructive contact, inter alia, with regional and local authorities, representatives of minority and religious groups, civil society and members of the local population;
Liaises with other international organizations operating in the respective area of deployment;
When necessary and appropriate, serves as an intermediary/mediator to facilitate dialogue on the ground in order to reduce tensions and promote normalization of the respective situation;
Contributes to analytical work of the Team in his/her identified fields of expertise;
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
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 several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.
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