Senior Adviser (S)
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About the Position
The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) promotes conflict prevention and integration of diverse societies. We are seeking a Senior Adviser (S) to join our team in The Hague, focusing on national minority issues. 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 Head of the South Eastern Europe and West Section (SEE and West Section), the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Advising the High Commissioner on national minorities and other matters in his/her area of responsibility, analyzing information related to national minorities in the assigned geographic region, identifying issues that should be addressed, including thematic priorities, and formulating recommendations.
- Preparing briefing papers, speaking notes, and background information in advance of High Commissioner's visits and accompanying the High Commissioner on official visits as principal adviser.
- Monitoring political and social developments, and preparing comprehensive analyses, notes, and reports for the High Commissioner.
- Providing input to HC speeches and identifying areas where project activity can contribute to the fulfillment of the High Commissioner's mandate.
- Establishing and maintaining contacts with international organizations, OSCE field operations, and institutions with regard to national minority issues.
- Representing the HCNM at seminars, conferences, and meetings concerned with political, social, and other issues relating to national minorities.
- Performing other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Second-level university degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Sociology, or other related fields.
- A minimum of seven years (nine years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in dealing with minority issues and human rights, international relations, public administration, or other related fields, including three years at the international level.
- Thorough knowledge of international relations, diplomacy, European security issues, international law, and human rights.
- Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
- Professional fluency in English, including excellent drafting skills; knowledge of local languages spoken in the assigned geographical area and/or other OSCE working languages is an asset.
- Strong communication skills, resourcefulness, team spirit, and initiative.
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
- Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
- Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while remaining impartial and objective.
- Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of political and legal advisers, project staff, and administrators.
- Professional development and growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Competitive benefits package (details to be verified with respective nominating authority).
About the Company
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic, and environmental, and human aspects. It addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism, and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, please visit HCNM website.
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, please submit your offline application form available at OSCE Jobs to the respective OSCE delegation whose address can be found at OSCE Contacts.
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: OSCE Contacts.
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.
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