Background:
OSCE Mission to Montenegro is seeking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced candidates for the local position of National Programme Officer (NP1) to support the Democratization Programme. Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM) and the direct supervision of the Democratization Programme Manager, the incumbent is expected to assist in assessing the capacity-building and expertise needs of democratic institutions and relevant stakeholders to further support the democratization process in Montenegro; to perform research and compile background material for the Mission’s information needs on the democratic development and good governance situation in Montenegro; to develop and implement UB and EXB projects, taking overall responsibility for the assigned projects; to ensure that the projects are successfully implemented in accordance with its objectives throughout the project cycle, including designing action plans, budgets, implementation plans, final reports and evaluation.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Mission’s Democratization Programme Manager, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
Conducting needs assessment through meetings with relevant stakeholders, participation in relevant conferences as well as desk research. Preparing background information, analysis reports, draft strategies and other requested inputs on programmatic areas; Pro-actively advising and monitoring relevant democratization related areas to ensure prompt information-sharing with the senior management and to facilitate sound decision-making; Designing UB and EXB projects proposals, identifying partners and experts, contributing to fundraising and partnerships efforts; Developing implementation plan, including measurement indicators and evaluation for projects to be implemented in the field and ensures that the projects are successfully implemented in accordance with its objectives throughout the project cycle, including designing action plans, budgets, implementation plans, final reports and evaluation; Adapting project activities to local conditions and ensuring that a coherent approach is followed in the geographical area throughout project implementation; performing all related support activities within established time-frames achieving accountability for project results and long-term sustainability; Providing regular written and verbal feedback, in particular written progress reports during the implementation phase of the project and a final report at the conclusion of the project including evaluation of project activities and detailed suggestions for follow-up and improvement on design and implementation; Drafting news items as well as clear, concise and readable information about projects and implemented activities; Establishing and maintaining contacts with relevant stakeholders in order to collect and disseminate information on developments related to the Programme’s priorities areas, to further develop project ideas and strengthen partnerships; Maintaining regular contacts with Montenegro-based civil society organizations assessing potential co-operation and potential areas of assistance; Preparing reports on formal/ informal meetings with stakeholders and attended events including recommendations for follow-up actions; Providing interpretation during meetings with counterparts whenever necessary; Performing other relevant work as required.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, please see: https://www.osce.org/mission-to-montenegro.
Necessary Qualifications:
Remuneration Package:
This position is open to citizens and permanent residents of Montenegro only.
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is EUR 1,810.00. 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. At the discretion of the appointing authority, a higher step may be approved up to a maximum of step 3 subject to specific conditions.
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.
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 the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. Additional Information
Issued by: OSCE Mission to Montenegro Requisition ID: DEM000035 Contract Type: Local Contracted Grade: NP1 Job Level: National Professional Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: OSCE Mission to Montenegro, Podgorica Issue Date: Oct 12, 2022 Closing Date: Nov 8, 2022 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Democratization Target Start Date: February 1, 2023This vacancy is archived.