General Minimum Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:
Excellent physical condition Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
Field of Expertise Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:
Civilian Police
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
Graduation from a recognized police training school or a relevant university degree in a related field; law, security studies or political science Senior police administration courses on operational leadership, contingency planning, human resources management and general police management
Experience:
Minimum 20 years of diversified and progressively responsible professional police experience including at least 3 years at the management level relevant to the actual position Regular, active police service experience
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Senior strategic management experience in the field of security sector; Proven relevant experience in reform processes concerning security sector reform at the national or international level; Experience in programme and personnel management, including of professional staff, as well as in administration and budget procedures; Experience in policy formulation, project/programme management, co-operation and co-ordination with donors and implementing agencies; Very good oral and written English communication skills; Negotiating and interpersonal skills; Knowledge of International Police Standards and human rights; Ability to read and utilise maps; Ability to perform first aid; Ability to operate Windows applications including word-processing and e-mail; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds and diverse views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.Desirable:
Previous professional liaison experience with both law enforcement agencies and civilian organizations/services; Knowledge of OSCE structures, institutions and field activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of Mission (HoM) and Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM), and in accordance with the mandate of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, the Head of Security Co-operation is responsible for the management of the Mission's security co-operation programme in relation to policy formulation, strategic development, planning and reporting. Specifically, the Head of Security Co-operation is responsible for:
Managing the Mission's Security Co-operation Department, including its constituent units (Comprehensive Security, Community Policing and Organized Crime) in relation to all aspects of management, programming, staffing and administration; Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant strategies, policies and methodologies, and overseeing annual and strategic planning, including all budgetary and extra-budgetary programmes and projects; Providing advice and assistance to relevant ministries and other institutions and ensuring a sustainable approach to the security sector reform process; Representing the HoM and DHoM in contacts with senior government officials, representatives of international organizations, diplomatic community and civil society on all matters falling under the competencies of the Department; Leading and managing 2 international and 17 national mission members as either first- or second-level supervisor; Reviewing the Department's capacity, recommending appropriate modifications to achieve a sustainable security sector reform, and adjusting/streamlining the Department's priorities, activities and staffing accordingly; Overseeing and managing the reporting, publications and public outreach initiatives; Representing the Department, delivering speeches, attending conferences and giving presentations; Liaising with the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions specialized offices/units on all matters of relevance for the Department; Performing other duties as assigned.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, please see http://www.osce.org/mission-to-serbia
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. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, 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.
The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation; therefore, the maximum period of service in this post or in the same Mission is seven years.
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.
Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. If your participating State does not provide the option to apply online for seconded positions, you are kindly requested to submit your offline application form available at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form to the respective OSCE delegation whose address can be found at https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.
Please apply to your relevant authorities well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.
Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. Additional Information