Back Senior Project Assistant (G6, ExB)

Background:

OSCE field operations are the front line of the OSCE’s engagement on the ground, supporting host authorities in fulfilling OSCE commitments and implementing a comprehensive approach to security. The OSCE Mission to Skopje is the Organization's longest-serving field operation working on inter-ethnic relations, early warning, the rule of law, democratic governance and transnational threats and police reform.

The Mission is implementing the Extra Budgetary (ExB) project “Building New Bridges”, which aims to reinforce social cohesion through increased integrated education practices and inter-cultural youth engagement.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Democratization Officer, the Senior Project Assistant will support the effective achievement of the project results and provide programmatic, project management, administrative, financial and coordination support, and serve as the key point of contact, to the ExB project “Building New Bridges” (BNB).

More specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for:

1. Assisting and overseeing the implementation and coordination of the project activities in line with the operational plan:

2. Monitoring project funds, overseeing their distribution as directed, and reporting on financial and budgetary aspects of the project, including day-to day administration of the entire BNB funding scheme.
3. Establishing and maintaining contacts with relevant government officials and state structures, including schools and kindergartens, as well as civil society institutions. Collecting information, coordinating, liaising and facilitating communication and coordination with national counterparts such as the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES).
4. Drafting correspondence and facilitating inter- and intra-departmental communication and coordination of ExB project-related administrative, finance and human resources matters necessary for implementation of the project activities. Organizing project-related meetings and events, preparing background papers and project-related briefing materials and presentations for internal and external use.
5. Assisting the Senior Democratization Officer with technical and administrative support and guidance on applicable ExB project-related rules, regulations and procedures within the project management cycle, as appropriate. Providing translation from Macedonian to English and vice versa;
6. Performing other duties as required, including possibly needing to drive official vehicles.

Necessary Qualifications:

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is approximately EUR 1.564,00.

Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance 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, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Online Application Form or in other languages than the English language would not be considered.

The recruitment procedure may take up to two months and we will be in further contact with you only if you are selected for an interview. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer the position with modified terms of reference or a different duration.

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

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