National Trial Monitoring Officer (NP1)

Background:

OSCE Mission to Montenegro is seeking for the highly qualified, motivated and experienced candidates for the position of National Trial Monitoring Officer (NP1) to support the Office of Head of Mission in the implementation process of the “Supporting a More Effective Administration of Justice in Corruption and Organised Crime Cases in the Montenegro through Trial Monitoring” Extra-budgetary (ExB) Project. Please note that this vacancy is only open to the nationals, or holders of permanent residence permit, of Montenegro.

This is a temporary appointment limited to the duration of the ExB “Supporting a More Effective Administration of Justice in Corruption and Organised Crime Cases in the Montenegro through Trial Monitoring” Project activities that is schedule to end in December 31, 2026 (with the possibility of extension). The initial contract will be issued for the standard period of time, with consideration of the ExB Project limitations, and extended subject to completion of the probationary period. Any following extension of the contract shall be subject to the availability of funds as well as actual extension of the Project beyond December 31, 2026, being confirmed.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be based at the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, within the Office of Head of Mission, and be supervised by the Project Officer under the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission/Programme Co-ordinator. Within the limits of the Project timeframe, the incumbent will monitor and analyse corruption and organised crime cases from the indictment phase to their completion. To support trial monitoring, the incumbent will collect, review and analyse relevant data for cases selected for monitoring. The incumbent shall also monitor and draft reports on the work of relevant Judicial and other institutions responsible for ensuring high quality investigation and processing of corruption and organised crime related offenses before courts. The incumbent shall use these findings to advise the Project Officer and the Deputy Head of Mission/Programme Co-ordinator on appropriate follow-up actions by the Mission. The incumbent shall play a crucial role in ensuring that the Project Officer and the Deputy Head of Mission/Programme Co-ordinator, and the OSCE Mission to Montenegro is able to follow the process of corruption and organised crime case monitoring for the purpose of developing and disseminating recommendations to relevant domestic authorities. She/he will conduct media analysis and support the organization of consultations and discussion forums to ensure that awareness of recommendations by key stakeholders is
enhanced.
Therefore, main duties and responsibilities of the incumbent working in a team with other three National Trial Monitoring Officers will imply the following:
1. Monitor corruption and organised crime cases;
2. Review and perform analysis of relevant data and draft reports on compliance with applicable framework provided by
law and best practices;
3. Monitor and draft reports on the work of relevant Judicial and other institutions responsible for the investigation and
processing of corruption and organised crime related offenses before courts;
4. Conduct media analysis and support the organization of consultations and discussion forums to ensure awareness of
recommendations by key stakeholders is enhanced;
5. Support the Project Officer to prepare and conduct interviews with selected stakeholders;
6. Support the Project Officer to design and organize peer learning events;
7. Perform preliminary analysis of data collected through case monitoring and stakeholder interviews;
8. Draft quarterly project implementation reports, as well as “country chapters” for Inception, Mid-term, and Final
Reports;
9. Other duties as required to implement the ExB Project.

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Necessary Qualifications:

Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications;

Holding valid driving license.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is EUR 2,200.50. Social benefits will 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 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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