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 social cohesion, fundamental rights, gender equality, the rule of law, good governance, integrity and anticorruption, criminal justice and police reform.


Tasks and Responsibilities:


Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of the Community Outreach Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for:

Gathering, compiling, and sharing information on the situation of communities in the area of responsibility, including assessing developments in communities-related issues, and reporting on relevant events and developments with the potential to affect social cohesion on a regular basis; Undertaking daily monitoring of media sources for news about communities-related issues; creating and updating documents on municipalities and institutions in the area of responsibility; maintaining contact with field-level interlocutors, building a network based on mutual trust and confidentiality; identifying needs and producing recommendations for further action; Monitoring municipal council sessions and communities-related events in the field; providing direct support to the Community Outreach Officers, Senior Community Outreach Officer (FO Tetovo), and Chief of COU in planning and carrying out field visits, event monitoring and meetings with interlocutors; performing administrative and logistical tasks related to COU operations; drafting internal briefing and background materials, reports, and other relevant documents; assisting in the orientation of international COU staff; providing background information and facilitating contacts in support of the efforts of other parts of the Mission in the field; Assisting the design, development and implementation of programmatic activities and events related to the COU’s mandate in the areas of community outreach, dialogue facilitation and mediation, based on the findings of outreach in the area of responsibility; Contributing to COU analytical and reporting activities, including by contributing to follow-up on the implementation of recommendations and decisions adopted in OSCE Mission to Skopje reports and other leading actors’ reports and by providing input for thematic reports on community issues; Providing translation and/or consecutive interpretation at meetings, trainings, and other events; translating legal and administrative documents, training material, and correspondence from local languages to English and vice versa; Cooperating with the Mission’s gender team to integrate gender issues into monitoring, reporting, activity development and implementation.

Necessary Qualifications:

Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of North Macedonia; At least 4 years of relevant work experience, including reporting and administration, providing support to project activities and established ability to translate and interpret, preferably acquired in an international organization; Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft applications; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local languages; proficiency in multiple local languages is an advantage; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Holding a valid driving license

Remuneration Package:


* The position is proposed for upgrade to G5 level, subject to approval of the OSCE Unified Budget.

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is approximately EUR 1,334.25.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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, the Organization shall apply an age limit of 62 years at the time of appointment.

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 Skopje Requisition ID: SKP000148 Contract Type: Local Contracted Grade: G4 Job Level: General Services Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: SKP - OSCE Mission to Skopje, Skopje Issue Date: Feb 21, 2025 Closing Date: Mar 13, 2025 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: High School Diploma / (GED) Target Start Date: As soon as possible

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