National Chief of Anti-terrorism and Cybersecurity (NP3)

Background:

The post is located in the Department for Security Co-operation (DSC) that implements the Security Co-operation (SC) Programme, including two Unified Budget (UB) projects: Anti- Terrorism & Cybersecurity (ATCS), and Security Sector Governance & Co-operation (SSGC). The ATCS Project advances the counter-terrorism policy and legislative framework, including as pertains to financing of terrorism and terrorist movement, to improving the rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters (FTF) and their families, and to preventing violent extremism and radicalization conductive to terrorism. The project also includes a cybersecurity portfolio which prioritizes the establishment of the strategic and legislative framework and relevant mechanisms.

The main purpose of the role is to manage and implement the anti-terrorism and cybersecurity project. The incumbent advises the Head of Security Co-operation on programme matters, ensuring alignment with Mission and Department strategy. He/she provides analysis on antiterrorism and cybersecurity developments, prepares reports, and ensures cost-effective use of resources. He/she serves as the Mission’s focal point on anti-terrorism and cybersecurity, providing expert advice to senior management and field offices. He/she liaises with OSCE bodies, other field operations, and international/domestic institutions and represents the Mission at national and international events.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Security Co-operation (S4), and the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM), should you be selected for the position, you will tasked with the following duties:

1. Representing and speaking on behalf of the Mission for all Mission programming on anti-terrorism and cybersecurity, ensuring consistency across projects in the development of effective interventions in response to the identified needs, and in the allocation of focus and resources, including the development and implementation of strategies and projects related to anti-terrorism and cybersecurity;

2. Ensuring that all anti-terrorism and cybersecurity projects and activities across Mission’s programmes are consistent by co-ordinating with the Human Dimension Department, the Policy and Planning Section, and the Press and Public Information Unit, and effectively chairing and/or participating in internal co-ordination mechanisms/bodies. Acting as the Mission’s focal point for communication and co-ordination of activities on anti-terrorism and cybersecurity with the OSCE Secretariat, TNTD;

3. Based on research and analysis of current political-security situation, advising the Head of Security Co-operation and HoM on capacity building in BiH public and private sectors aimed at assisting BiH to achieve full compliance with OSCE politico-military commitments and good governance in the security sector, with a focus on issues relating to anti-terrorism and cybersecurity;

4. Providing analysis of current and long-term trends and issues pertaining to anti-terrorism and cybersecurity as it affects BiH. This includes analyzing and recommending work of the OSCE and/or other organizations and donors in the fields of anti-terrorism and cybersecurity in BiH;

5. Acting as Mission’s focal point for government-wide projects within the scope of work of the antiterrorism and cybersecurity portfolios, by maintaining close working relationships with the BiH Ministry of Security, the Monitoring Body for the Implementation of the BiH Strategy for Preventing and Combatting Terrorism, Neretva Group on Cybersecurity and other relevant BiH counterparts, as well as with relevant international actors, including EUD-EUSR and embassies;

6. Managing and overseeing the implementation of all programmatic activities aimed at strengthening the response to terrorism, violent extremism and cybersecurity, including the organization of seminars, workshops, briefings, courses, international visits, research, publications and other.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, please see: https://www.osce.org/mission-to-bosnia-and-herzegovina.

Necessary Qualifications:

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 4,239.42 BAM/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health 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.

This position is open to citizens and permanent residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina only.

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 note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.

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 as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years.

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