International Consultant to support ODIHR’s projects related to tolerance and non-discrimination (SSA)

About the Position

The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is seeking an International Consultant to support its projects related to tolerance and non-discrimination. This role is part of a Special Service Agreement (SSA) and is based in Warsaw, Poland.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting desk research relevant for project implementation, including customization of ODIHR materials for specific contexts and audiences.
• Assisting in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for experts, trainers, and facilitators.
• Assisting in planning activities, including drafting and updating project work plans, project reports, and cost estimates for project activities.
• Drafting reports, background notes, concept notes, event agendas, and other documents relevant for project implementation.
• Helping to establish and update contact details with key stakeholders relevant for the implementation of project activities.
• Supporting project monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensuring compliance of project activities and visibility with ODIHR internal procedures and donor requirements.
• Analyzing hate crime incidents reported to the ODIHR Hate Crime Report to identify trends and relevant incident examples.

Requirements

• First-level university degree in human rights law, international affairs, social or political sciences, or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience working on human rights, including internships, preferably in the OSCE region; or one year of relevant professional experience in case of second-level degree owners.
• Knowledge of human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, hate crimes, and/or hate crime victim support.
• Experience in working with government and/or civil society partners and international stakeholders in the area of human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, hate crime, or hate crime victim support.
• Experience in project management, particularly donor-funded projects.
• Experience working with national and international human rights organizations and experts.
• Experience in the implementation of training or awareness-raising projects with criminal justice professionals and/or civil society organizations.
• Experience assisting in the organization of conferences and events, particularly of capacity-building nature and related to human rights.
• Professional fluency in English with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and experience of working as part of a team.
• Computer literacy with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender and diversity perspective into tasks and activities.

We Offer

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position, and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

About the Company

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. ODIHR’s assistance projects and other activities are implemented in participating States in accordance with ODIHR’s mandate.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, please see: OSCE ODIHR.

Application

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under OSCE Vacancies.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

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

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

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence, and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see OSCE Competency Model.

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