Background
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo was established by the OSCE Permanent Council on 1 July 1999. The Mission is responsible for institution- and democracy-building, and the promotion of human rights and the rule of law.
Requirements
- 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
- University education in political sciences, international relations, public policy, law, international human rights law or other human rights
related fields
- Experience working with human rights, minority or gender issues
- Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in drafting reports
- Education: Advanced degree in a relevant field
- Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Mission Specific Requirements
Mandatory:
- Knowledge of the internal functioning of law enforcement agencies (police)
- Knowledge of human rights aspects of police work (policy and procedure)
- Professional fluency in the English language
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and judgement to local conditions and communities
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- 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,
different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the regional political situation and the legal system in the mission area
- Work experience in law enforcement within transitional societies
- Work experience in capacity building activities within governmental and judicial structures
- Knowledge of the local languages or most common lingua franca spoken in the mission area
- Knowledge of international and European legal standards
Deadline: 4 April 2013
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