About the Position

Associate Legal Officer (S)

🔍SEC - OSCE Secretariat, Vienna

Requisition #: SEC000981

Responsibilities

The Associate Legal Officer supports the work of the Office of Legal Affairs by providing general legal support and advice to OSCE field operations and institutions. Key responsibilities include:

Conducting research and analysis of legal issues relating to the functions, structure, and activities of the Organization.
Preparing drafts on legal issues and providing preliminary interpretation of legal instruments.
Giving legal advice on issues of limited scope.
Providing secretariat services to various committees and bodies by preparing background materials, reports, papers, and other documents.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

First-level university degree in law with specialization in public international law.
A minimum of four years (two years with a second-level university degree) of professional-level experience, including a minimum of two years with a governmental organization or international organization.
Professional fluency in English with excellent communication skills.
Good command of German and/or Russian is desirable.
Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team with people of different cultural, religious backgrounds, gender, and political views.
Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), internet.

We Offer

Professional development within a comprehensive approach to security.
Diverse working environment with equal status for all 57 participating States.
Consensus-based decision-making on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

About the Company

The OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations and other institutions.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat and OLA, please see: OSCE Secretariat.

Application Process

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under OSCE Vacancies. If your participating State does not provide the option to apply online for seconded positions, submit your offline application form available at OSCE Jobs to the respective OSCE delegation whose address can be found at OSCE Contacts.

Note: Vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States. Please see OSCE Participating States.

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.

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.

Associate Legal Officer (S)

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements