Hiring Organization: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Job Location: Kosovo
Closing Date: Dec 29, 2025
Employee Status: Fixed Term
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
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: Graduation from a recognized police training school
Negotiating and interpersonal skills
Ability to read and utilize maps
Ability to perform first aid
Regular, active police service experience
Very good oral and written English communication skills
Knowledge of International Police Standards and human rights
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
Police administrative courses on human resources management and general police management.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of diversified and progressively responsible police experience including at least 12 months at management level relevant to the actual post.
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements :Proven working experience in the field of police training with knowledge in at least two of the following areas: management and leadership development, criminology, forensics, leading police operations
Evidence of training supervision, both as trainer and as manager of trainer
Sound knowledge of train-the-trainer concept, training needs analysis and teaching methods
Proven experience in development, implementation and management of police training courses for capacity building purposes and evaluation of their effectiveness
Ability to provide high quality technical advice in the development and implementation of programmes, methodologies and policies with a view to improving the practical implementation of police training courses
Ability to design, co-ordinate and implement training strategies, training plans and support for police and other law enforcement agencies
Knowledge and understanding of security sector reviews, training needs assessments and their impacts
Ability to establish priorities and to plan, organize, co-ordinate and monitor own work plan; and provide advice and guidance to others
Proven experience in project management (planning, designing, budgeting, management, evaluation)
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames
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
Analyzing, drafting, reporting and presentation skills
Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and email
Possession of a valid automobile driving license and the ability to drive using manual transmission is a requirement for this post. New hires will be required to pass an OSCE Mission in Kosovo administered driving test using a manual transmission vehicle within six months of assuming the post and be able to confidently self drive.
Desirable:
Previous liaison experience with non-law enforcement organizations (e.g., local and/or governmental agencies, social service bodies, nongovernmental organizations)
Contextual knowledge of the region
Practical experience and/or working knowledge of the OSCE, UN, NATO and EU, authority mechanisms and local authorities
Previous experience of working in a capacity building role in South Eastern Europe.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Department for Security and Public Safety, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:Managing all staff within the Training Development and Monitoring Section;
Overseeing, analyzing and reporting all police training aspects, and provides assistance and advise;
Supervising, assesses and evaluates all aspects of the Trainer Development Training as well as Training Needs Assessment, ensuring high quality instruction and interpretation;
Taking remedial action with regards to training materials, lesson plans, train the trainers and curriculum development;
Providing supporting in drafting relevant police curricula according to the training needs of the beneficiaries;
Acting as the departmental focal point on internal security sector development issues, and liaises with the OSCE Headquarters in Vienna and other relevant partners and local institutions assisting in the further development of effective police training and capacity building;
Assisting in the co-ordination of donor efforts in developing the police training;
Attending trainings, seminars, and courses relevant to her/his post as required by the Mission;
Performing other duties as assigned
Job Location: Kosovo
Closing Date: Dec 29, 2025
Employee Status: Fixed Term
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
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: Graduation from a recognized police training school
Negotiating and interpersonal skills
Ability to read and utilize maps
Ability to perform first aid
Regular, active police service experience
Very good oral and written English communication skills
Knowledge of International Police Standards and human rights
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
Police administrative courses on human resources management and general police management.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of diversified and progressively responsible police experience including at least 12 months at management level relevant to the actual post.
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements :Proven working experience in the field of police training with knowledge in at least two of the following areas: management and leadership development, criminology, forensics, leading police operations
Evidence of training supervision, both as trainer and as manager of trainer
Sound knowledge of train-the-trainer concept, training needs analysis and teaching methods
Proven experience in development, implementation and management of police training courses for capacity building purposes and evaluation of their effectiveness
Ability to provide high quality technical advice in the development and implementation of programmes, methodologies and policies with a view to improving the practical implementation of police training courses
Ability to design, co-ordinate and implement training strategies, training plans and support for police and other law enforcement agencies
Knowledge and understanding of security sector reviews, training needs assessments and their impacts
Ability to establish priorities and to plan, organize, co-ordinate and monitor own work plan; and provide advice and guidance to others
Proven experience in project management (planning, designing, budgeting, management, evaluation)
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames
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
Analyzing, drafting, reporting and presentation skills
Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and email
Possession of a valid automobile driving license and the ability to drive using manual transmission is a requirement for this post. New hires will be required to pass an OSCE Mission in Kosovo administered driving test using a manual transmission vehicle within six months of assuming the post and be able to confidently self drive.
Desirable:
Previous liaison experience with non-law enforcement organizations (e.g., local and/or governmental agencies, social service bodies, nongovernmental organizations)
Contextual knowledge of the region
Practical experience and/or working knowledge of the OSCE, UN, NATO and EU, authority mechanisms and local authorities
Previous experience of working in a capacity building role in South Eastern Europe.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Department for Security and Public Safety, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:Managing all staff within the Training Development and Monitoring Section;
Overseeing, analyzing and reporting all police training aspects, and provides assistance and advise;
Supervising, assesses and evaluates all aspects of the Trainer Development Training as well as Training Needs Assessment, ensuring high quality instruction and interpretation;
Taking remedial action with regards to training materials, lesson plans, train the trainers and curriculum development;
Providing supporting in drafting relevant police curricula according to the training needs of the beneficiaries;
Acting as the departmental focal point on internal security sector development issues, and liaises with the OSCE Headquarters in Vienna and other relevant partners and local institutions assisting in the further development of effective police training and capacity building;
Assisting in the co-ordination of donor efforts in developing the police training;
Attending trainings, seminars, and courses relevant to her/his post as required by the Mission;
Performing other duties as assigned