Back Junior Expert for Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues, Warsaw, Poland

Issued by: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

Vacancy number: VNODIC00840

Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants

Field of expertise: Human Rights

Number of posts: 1

Duty station: Warsaw

Date of issue: 22 January 2021

Deadline for application: 7 February 2021 - 23: 59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the principal institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension.

The ODIHR's activities are implemented in 57 participating States in accordance with ODIHR's mandate. ODIHR provides support, assistance and expertise to participating States and civil society to promote democracy, rule of law, human rights and tolerance and non-discrimination. Established within the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights among its five thematic programmes the Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues (CPRSI) acts as a focal point for reviewing the implementation of OSCE commitments relating to Roma and Sinti and for facilitating contacts between participating States, international and non-governmental organizations and OSCE institutions. Information on the work of ODIHR on Roma and Sinti issues is available at: //www.osce.org/odihr/roma-and-sinti">https: //www.osce.org/odihr/roma-and-sinti

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of Chief of the Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues, the consultant will perform the following tasks:

1. Reviewing publications, reports, papers and other documents;

2. Supporting the organization of meetings and events;

3. Compiling statistics, updating internal databases; assisting with the maintenance, presence and dissemination of information on the clearing house channels and networks of the CPRSI;

4. Contributing to producing assessments, briefing papers and reports;

5. Assisting with outreach activities;

6. Handling emails and other inquiries;

7. Performing administrative tasks as assigned;

8. Undertaking any other tasks related to the CPRSI's program outline as directed by the supervisor;

9. Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

Necessary Qualifications

• At least a completed secondary education;
• Professional fluency in English, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely is mandatory; knowledge of other OSCE official languages, including of Romani language is considered an asset;
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience;
• Working experience on Roma and Sinti related issues, including on Roma and Sinti youth and women's issues;
• Experience in working at local level, including in activities related to community or civil society mobilization is considered an asset;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Demonstrated open-mindedness, flexibility, high motivation and readiness to take on challenges;
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues, with a personal commitment to the principles of the Action Plan for the Roma and Sinti.

Required competencies

Core values

• Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
• Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
• Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization's core values and organizational principles
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work

Core competencies

• Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
• Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
• Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
• Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
• Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances

Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)\

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
• Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
• Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

Remuneration will depend on the selected consultant's qualifications and experience and be in accordance with OSCE established rates.

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under //jobs.osce.org/vacancies">https: //jobs.osce.org/vacancies.

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 applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.

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

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