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 journalism, international relations or related field, communications, public relations, media studies or professional
certification in journalism, public relations or media technology
- Experience in working in or with the media or in public relations, particularly in gathering, organizing, editing and disseminating
information
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including the ability to prepare news- related documents and public presentations
in simple, clear language for a broad non-diplomatic audience
- Good analytical and interpersonal skills
- Education: Advanced degree in a relevant field
- Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Mission Specific Requirements
Mandatory:
- Advanced degree in international affairs, media affairs or related field; alternatively extensive experience in media affairs on a senior
level or extensive experience in development work with media in transition countries
- Proven track record in media development in transitional countries, particularly on freedom of media issues
- Proven ability to work with a wide variety of media actors, to include civil society groups and professional associations
- Excellent analytical and drafting skills
- Experience in drafting and managing projects in a development context
- Knowledge of the political environment relevant to the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, OSCE principles and commitments and mandate and
structure of the international community present in Kosovo
- Cultural sensitivity and judgement
- 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
- Professional fluency in the English language
- Advanced skills in operating windows applications, including word processing and e-mail
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the local languages or most common lingua franca in the mission area
- Previous experience in OSCE field missions, preferably in South Eastern Europe
- Negotiation and/or mediation experience
Deadline: 2 April 2013
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