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Executive Officer OSCE Mission to Serbia

Vacancy number: VNSRMS00319

Vacancy type: International seconded

Field of expertise: Political Affairs

Number of posts: 1

Duty station: Belgrade

Date of entry on duty: 5 December 2011

Date of issue: 10 October 2011

Deadline for applications: 31 October 2011

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 international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields
  • Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or governments
  • Experience in preparing analytical reports
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills
  • Knowledge of regional political history and developments
  • Diplomatic and negotiating skills
  • Some knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

First level university degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience including minimum 1 year in a relevant field strongly preferred

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Relevant professional experience in public service and/or international organizations
  • Demonstrated political and diplomatic skills as well as knowledge of protocol
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
  • Cultural sensitivity and judgment
  • Professional fluency in the English language
  • Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Mission (HoM), the incumbent provides executive assistance to HoM, specifically:

  1. Serves as a principal point of contact for HoM, co-ordinates and follows up with OSCE senior staff, OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Field Operations and other international organizations and diplomatic missions on matters that concern HoM's activities and the Mission's programmes;
  2. Identifies, assigns and/or takes appropriate action on incoming requests from external agencies and the Mission's staff and presents them to HoM for consideration; upon receiving instructions from HoM, ensures that timely and appropriate action is made, such as initiating meetings for HoM, compiling inputs and preparing draft responses, as well as overseeing that agreed follow-up actions are carried out within the deadlines set by HoM;
  3. Provides organizational and administrative assistance and advice to HoM for the smooth running of the immediate Office of the Head of Mission ; assists in the co-ordination of visits of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Secretary General and other high-ranking OSCE officials;
  4. Requests, co-ordinates and, if necessary, prepares briefing materials for HoM prior to meetings with the OSCE staff or external partners; ensures that relevant departments/staff provide timely and complete information/agenda/talking points, as requested by HoM, verifying that that all aspects have been addressed;
  5. Attends meetings with HoM and accompanies HoM on travel within and outside of the Mission area;
  6. Attends internal and external meetings on behalf of HoM to obtain the information necessary for fostering the Mission's activities;
  7. Reviews documents, reports and letters prepared for signature by HoM in order to ensure quality and accuracy in substance;
  8. Performs other duties as assigned by HoM.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

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.

OSCE Mission to Serbia