Adviser on Gender Issues (S)

About the Position

Adviser on Gender Issues (S)

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna is seeking a skilled Adviser on Gender Issues to focus on mainstreaming gender in economic and environmental security. This position is open for secondment only, and participating States are reminded that all costs related to the assignment must be borne by their authorities.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Adviser on Gender Issues, the selected candidate will:

• Provide knowledge and expertise to departments on integrating a gender perspective in their programs and projects, especially in economic and environmental affairs.
• Offer technical expertise and inputs on priority issues of gender mainstreaming, focusing on economic and environmental issues.
• Draft briefings, proposals, and reports related to the promotion of gender equality in the second dimension.
• Advise departments, field operations, and institutions on designing and implementing projects that promote the inclusion of a gender perspective.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A second-level university degree in gender studies, international relations, political sciences, economics, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years (seven years with a relevant first-level university degree) of professional experience in gender issues, human rights, economic, or environmental issues.
• Solid experience in programme management in bi- or multi-lateral development organizations, including field operations.
• Solid knowledge and awareness of international texts and conventions related to gender equality.
• Proven ability to analyze and evaluate critical matters in the field of gender equality and design strategies to address them.
• Excellent drafting skills in English.
• Professional fluency in English with excellent communication skills; knowledge of Russian is an asset.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team with people of different cultural, religious backgrounds, genders, and political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
• Computer literacy with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

We Offer

• An opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to the OSCE's mission of promoting gender equality and comprehensive security.

About the Company

The Office of the Secretary General (OSG) plays a key role in supporting the Secretary General in the effective implementation of his/her mandate and specific tasks given by the OSCE participating States. The OSG ensures effective coordination of policy advice provided to the Secretary General and the Chairpersonship, and management decisions taken by the Secretary General.

Application Process

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found at https://vacancies.osce.org/. If your participating State does not provide the option to apply online for seconded positions, submit your 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.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

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.

Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.