Background:
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore 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.
OSCE field operations are the front line of the OSCEโs engagement on the ground, supporting host authorities in fulfilling OSCE commitments and implementing a comprehensive approach to security. The OSCE Mission to Skopje is the Organization's longest-serving field operation working on social cohesion, fundamental rights, gender equality, the rule of law, good governance, integrity and anticorruption, criminal justice and police reform.
The Media Officer, located in the Office of Political Affairs and Communications (OPAC), within the Office of the Head of Mission, plays a central role in enhancing the Missionโs media and public relations efforts, supporting communication planning and implementation across the Missionโs programmatic areas and ExB project work, and contributing to the Missionโs broader Communication and Advocacy strategies. The role is critical to strengthening the visibility and outreach of the Missionโs work in line with OSCE values and commitments.
This is an extra-budgetary (ExB) position, with contract duration of one year, with possible extension subject to the availability of extra-budgetary funding.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head, Office of Political Affairs and Communications and the direct supervision of the Deputy Head, Office of Political Affairs and Communications, the Media Officer provides strategic and operational communication support for the Mission, with a particular focus on the Missionโs Extra-Budgetary (ExB) projects. More specifically, functions will entail:
Enhancing the visibility and public perception of the OSCE Missionโs mandate and results, with a particular focus on Extra-Budgetary (ExB) projects; developing and implementing strategic communications for the Missionโs ExB portfolio - especially the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) project - ensuring that donors, stakeholders, and the wider public understand and appreciate the Missionโs impact; this includes translating complex project outcomes into compelling narratives and multimedia content, often under tight deadlines, while ensuring alignment with OSCE-wide messaging and visibility guidelines. Leading content development for cross-platform communications tailored to national and international audiences; creating, editing, and adapting a wide range of content, including social media posts, speeches, press releases, feature stories, and talking points, for use across the Missionโs communication channels; ensuring all materials meet high editorial standards, resonate with diverse audiences, and reflect the Missionโs values and priorities, collaborating closely with programmatic staff, project managers, and external partners. Providing expert guidance to project teams on integrating communication components into ExB design and reporting; working collaboratively with programmatic staff, advising on the development of communication plans for ExB proposals and ensuring timely and high-quality reporting to donors. Providing targeted input on project fact sheets, branding approaches, outreach activities, and visibility materials, while also reviewing and editing progress reports for accuracy, clarity, and strategic alignment. Strengthening institutional coordination on communications across the Mission's Units with external stakeholders; serving as the Missionโs focal point for communication with local media, donor representatives, implementing partners, the OSCE Secretariat, and the OSCE CiOโs media teams. Ensuring consistency in messaging and aligning communications efforts among stakeholders, and facilitating the coordination of joint campaigns and outreach activities, including public events and advocacy initiatives. Driving innovation in the Missionโs digital outreach and online presence; managing the Missionโs social media presence and contributing to maintaining its website, ensuring regular, engaging, and impactful digital content that amplifies Mission achievements; monitoring public sentiment and online trends, using data to adjust communications approaches and increase audience engagement. In collaboration with the Secretariatโs Communication and Media Relations Section, ensuring coherence with broader OSCE digital strategies.For more information on the work of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, please see http://www.osce.org/skopje.
Necessary Qualifications:
Remuneration Package:
Monthly remuneration subject to social security deductions is about USD 4,596.92, to which Board and Lodging Allowance applicable at the duty station
is added, currently at EUR 123.00 per day. Social benefits include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
Appointments are normally made at Step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. In exceptional cases, an initial appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered. This depends on factors such as relevant experience exceeding minimum requirements or higher previous remuneration. Any such request by a candidate must be reviewed and approved by the OSCE before the appointment
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade 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.
Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts, should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.
Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.
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 https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.
The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 62 years at the time of appointment.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. Additional Information
Issued by: OSCE Mission to Skopje Requisition ID: SKP000186 Contract Type: International Contracted Grade: P2 Job Level: Senior Professional Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: SKP - OSCE Mission to Skopje, Skopje Issue Date: Aug 19, 2025 Closing Date: Sep 15, 2025 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Media Affairs Target Start Date: As soon as possible