Background

This vacancy has been re‑opened to expand the pool of nominations. Candidates who have already been nominated for this position remain under consideration and do not need to be renominated.

This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to assignment at OSCE/ODIHR must be borne by their authorities.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered. Seconded staff members in the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions are not entitled to a Board and Lodging Allowance payable by the Organization.

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico‑military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It addresses a wide range of security‑related concerns, including arms control, confidence‑building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter‑terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the principal institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension. ODIHR is active throughout the OSCE area in the fields of election observation, democratic development, human rights, tolerance and non‑discrimination, and the rule of law.

The post is located within Direction and Policy of ODIHR, based in Warsaw. The programme aims at maintaining effective leadership, management and oversight, in accordance with the Common Regulatory Management System (CRMS), ensuring consistent policies and programming in all ODIHR mandated fields. It contributes to the strategic objective of enhancing the implementation of human dimension commitments with a coordinated, needs‑oriented, results‑based and effective approach.

Tasks And Responsibilities

The incumbent performs his/her function under the supervision of the First Deputy Director and in close cooperation with the Director’s Office, Project Coordination Unit (PCU). The role is the principal adviser on ODIHR’s programmatic strategic planning, fundraising approach and new opportunities for fundraising.

• Advising on ODIHR fundraising efforts and approaches. Researching extra‑budgetary funding opportunities for all ODIHR programmes and projects, especially with non‑traditional donors.
• In close coordination with the Project Co‑ordinator and the programmatic departments, identifying and building strategic partnerships with other international organizations, NGOs, coalitions and other relevant counterparts for possible joint initiatives.
• In close cooperation with the Senior Project Assistant, maintaining overall information on ODIHR’s fundraising history and opportunities.
• Advising, through regular briefings and/or reports, the First Deputy Director on the possible impact on programmatic activities and fundraising.
• Contributing, through research and policy advice, to ODIHR’s strategic planning.
• Researching good practices and experiences in ODIHR programmatic work aimed at establishing and promoting added value and comparative advantage.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Second-level university degree in law, political or social science, or related subject, preferably with a specialization in international relations and/or public policy. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the second-level university degree.
• A minimum of five years (seven years with a first-level university) of professional experience which must include relevant work in diplomacy or international relations field and reporting work in the areas of human rights and democracy assistance.
• Experience in project management, preferably with donor‑funded projects in a complex and/or sensitive political context.
• Thorough knowledge of the OSCE region.
• Understanding of the specificity and sensitiveness of activities in the fields of human rights, democratization, tolerance and non‑discrimination, Roma and Sinti and elections.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• Ability to work in a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in Russian and/or other OSCE languages is an asset.

Application Instructions

To apply, please use the OSCE online application link: https://vacancies.osce.org/. If your State does not provide the option to apply online for seconded positions, submit the offline application form available at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form to the respective OSCE delegation whose address can be found at https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.

Diversity and Inclusion

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.