Lead Expert (SSA)— Drafting of the National Strategy for the Development of Interculturalism and Social Cohesion 2027–2032 and its Action Plan

About the Position

The Office of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) is seeking a Lead Expert (SSA) to draft the National Strategy for the Development of Interculturalism and Social Cohesion 2027–2032 and its Action Plan for the Republic of North Macedonia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the drafting process across all thematic clusters and ensure coherence of the final Strategy and Action Plan.
• Integrate the findings of the Phase 1 implementation assessment and needs assessment into the analytical foundation and narrative of the Strategy.
• Support and guide the work of the five national thematic experts throughout the drafting process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the HCNM, the OSCE Mission to Skopje, the MoICR, and other key counterparts throughout the consultancy.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in political science, sociology, law, public policy, international relations, minority rights, or related fields.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in the field of integration of diverse societies, interculturalism, minority rights, or related public policy areas.
• Strong knowledge of relevant European and international standards related to integration as well as human and minority rights.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and research skills, including experience in the elaboration and presentation of strategy and policy-oriented documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Macedonian; knowledge of Albanian is desirable.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading international organization.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is the world’s largest regional security organization, with 57 participating States. The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) promotes conflict prevention and integration of diverse societies.

Application

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE reserves the right for final remuneration decision. The remuneration will be based on the applicable fee scale that applies to the delivery of consultancy services by individual contractors, and shall depend on the complexity of the tasks and deliverables and the degree of technical expertise required.

Qualified applicants will be included in the HCNM roster. Inclusion in the roster does not constitute any obligation on the part of the OSCE to award contracts. Engagements under SSA will be made on an as-needed basis for specific HCNM activities.

Consultants are not OSCE officials and are not subject to the OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules. However, through the contractual terms of their Special Service Agreement (SSA) with the OSCE, consultants are bound to observe the OSCE Code of Conduct as far as applicable to their role, as well as the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Obligations for Consultants. Both documents are available on the OSCE website.

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 https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Consultants are solely responsible for the discharge of their financial/tax affairs and compliance with their respective national legislation, as may be applicable.

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