National Programme Officer, Democratic Governance (NP1)

Background:

The post is located in the Democratic Governance Section (DGS) that operates within the larger organizational structure - Human Dimension Department (HDD) of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The main purpose of the role is to support the development, management and execution of activities aimed at the implementation and promotion of the Mission’s strategic priorities related to the improvement of democratic governance standards. Should you be selected for the post, you will be responsible for field level implementation of HDD's Democratic Governance Project (Project) with specific focus on anti-corruption and good governance. This includes the identification, design and implementation of appropriate project activities in conjunction with relevant partners at the local and sub-regional (cantonal) level of government as deemed relevant and necessary by the Project and the Mission. You will monitor, analyse, report and advise regarding relevant developments and trends in the fields of anti-corruption, democratic development and good governance. The key focus is on political, inter- and intra-institutional and social interactions and processes that promote stability. You will also implement initiatives to develop the capacity of citizens and citizens groups to represent their views to local and regional governments and public institutions and to take actions on their own behalf, and establish and maintain working-level contacts with designated counterparts, including in-support of Mission legislative and policy priorities.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the National Legal Officer, Anti-Corruption (NP2) and the overall supervision of the National Chief of Democratic Governance (NP3), should you be selected for the position, you will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Implementing the Democratic Governance Project (Project) through the design and delivery of activities to achieve the Project's objectives, which are specifically related to the implementation of anti-corruption and good governance elements of the Project. This includes initiatives to increase the engagement, co-operation, and commitment of local and cantonal anti-corruption counterparts, including civil society organizations, while ensuring smooth coordination and consultations with Project staff in HO and FOs;

2. Contributing to the development of strategies aiming at ensuring sustainability of good governance and democratic development achievements. This includes active monitoring, and regular assessments as well as development and implementation of Project activities based on identified needs;

3. Assessing relevant information on political, social and governance issues, gathered thorough monitoring relevant developments and processes; and through direct contacts with the local counterparts;

4. Ensuring that political, policy and administrative issues which might present obstacles to project implementation are addressed, either through direct intervention and/or by bringing such issues to the attention of the first-level supervisor, portfolio holder and National Chief of Democratic Governance (NC DG);

5. Co-ordinating with international and national organisations active in the area of democratic governance in order to prevent duplication and to gain maximum benefit from related initiatives, through regular meetings and monitoring of activities, in consultations with the first-level supervisor, portfolio holder and NC DG.

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 3,379.75 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.

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