Background:
Please note that this position is funded under an Extra-Budgetary (ExB) Project which runs until 31 October 2024.
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.
The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairmanship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.
The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) deals with economic and environmental issues, operating under the premise that promoting economic prosperity and co-operation on environmental problems can contribute to international security and stability. The OSCE's role is twofold: a) to monitor economic and environmental developments among participating States, and alert them to any threat of instability, and b) to facilitate the formulation of economic and environmental policies and initiatives among participating States, to promote security. The Office currently comprises 22 staff members.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Deputy Co-ordinator/Head of Environmental Activities, as Office Clerk you will provide support for the implementation of the extra-budgetary project entitled \"Strengthening responses to security risks from climate change in South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia\". As Office Clerk, you will support the Deputy Co-ordinator/Head of Environmental Activities in administering the implementation of the project and more specifically will be:
Assisting in drafting communication for administrative aspects of the project; Assisting in planning, co-ordinating and administrating logistical aspects of project activities and workshops, in co-operation with national and international partners, experts, internally in the OSCE; Identifying appropriate venues, interpretation services, rental of equipment, preparing invitation, setting up of meeting rooms, registrations, circulation of documents, and providing support to invited experts and participants; Assisting in preparing project progress reports for internal and external use; Assisting in monitoring project implementation against the established indicators detailed in the project logical framework and ensuring that project outputs are delivered accordingly and on time; Assisting in monitoring the project disbursements to prevent over- and underspending of project resources; Assisting in preparing communication needed to advance the project and following up on project activities; Assisting in preparing plans and presentations for project activities and results; Performing other duties as assigned.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat and the OCEEA, please see https://www.osce.org/secretariat and https://www.osce.org/oceea
Necessary Qualifications:
Completed secondary education; At least two years of relevant experience including at international level; Experience in administration as well as in supporting the practical and logistical organization of conferences and workshops; Professional fluency in English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills; knowledge of Russian would be an asset; Proven planning and organizing skills; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
Remuneration Package:
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction, is EUR 2,996 per month. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
Please note that appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.
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 Secretariat Requisition ID: ENV00000A Contract Type: Local Contracted Grade: G3 Job Level: General Services Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: OSCE Secretariat, Vienna Issue Date: Jun 28, 2022 Closing Date: Jul 19, 2022 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: High School Diploma / (GED) Job Field: General Support Functions Target Start Date: As soon as possibleThis vacancy is archived.