Internship – Cross-Dimensional Work Areas

About the Position

Internship – Cross-Dimensional Work Areas

The OSCE – the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – is the world’s largest regional security organization. As the organization evolved, the participating States established a way to organize the manifold of OSCE activities into three dimensions: politico-military, economic-environmental, and human. However, many of today's security challenges transcend these traditional dimensions and require integrated responses. Reflecting the growing importance of cross-dimensional approaches, the OSCE Secretariat is looking for qualified candidates to carry out internships for 2–6-month periods in programmatic areas within the Cross-Dimensional Work Areas.

Responsibilities

Interns will perform a variety of tasks, including:

• Drafting research papers, policy reports, concept papers, and other written materials.
• Assisting in project management and implementation.
• Conducting thematic research and assisting with the revision of legal documents.
• Supporting communication-related events and outreach activities.
• Supporting the organization of events, meetings, and conferences.
• Attending meetings of the OSCE decision-making and OSCE-related bodies.
• Supporting daily operational work in administrative departments.
• Assisting senior managers in preparing for trips, bi-lateral meetings, and country visits.

Requirements

• Not older than 30 years on the deadline of this vacancy.
• Completed two years of full-time post-secondary education or graduated within two years prior to the deadline.
• Education in a relevant field, such as international relations, law, human rights, gender studies, social science, anthropology, or similar fields.
• Professionally fluent in English, both oral and written.
• High motivation, open-mindedness, and flexibility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
• Awareness of the importance of integrating a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• Ability to operate a computer, with familiarity of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to Have

• Previous work experience in a relevant field.
• Experience of working in a multilateral/multicultural environment.
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and analytical skills.
• Research and drafting skills.
• Working knowledge of at least one other language from the OSCE region.

We Offer

The OSCE internship programme offers:

• The chance to learn about the day-to-day working environment of the OSCE and about the Organization’s mandate.
• The opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain practical working experience in a multi-national environment.
• The chance to meet many professionals and benefit from their knowledge and mentorship.
• The opportunity to meet and link-up with like-minded young professionals.

Please note that:

• OSCE internships are full-time (40-hour week), but flexible arrangements for part-time internships can be approved in special cases.
• OSCE internships will only be offered to nationals of the OSCE participating States/Partners for Co-operation. Applicants holding dual or multiple nationalities must be nationals of at least one OSCE participating State/Partner for Co-operation.
• Start dates for selected candidates will depend on the needs of the Hiring Offices.
• The cumulative duration of internship at the OSCE is limited to 6 months for any individual. Once this duration of internship has been served, regardless of the OSCE duty station, further applications for internships from the same person shall not be considered.

About the Company

The OSCE is the world’s largest regional security organization, working for stability, peace, and security for more than a billion people through political dialogue and practical work to build and sustain peace and stability.

Application

If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply for this internship opportunity, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. Please mention your availability dates in the cover letter.

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

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States and Partners for Co-operation, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer an internship with modified terms of reference or a different duration.

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.

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