OSCE MISSION IN KOSOVO/ HEAD OF THE OFFICE OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Responsibilities

   - Manages a team of political advisers and ensures the quality of political reporting
  - Advises the HoM and the DHoM on policies and major issues affecting the implementation of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo (OMIK) mandate under Permanent Council Decisions
  - Reviews, approves or submits for approval strategies, concepts and approaches to meet new challenges, prepares detailed proposals on policy issues related to the priorities of the Mission at Headquarters, in the Regional Centres and Field Offices
  - Co-ordinates co-operation and work on major policy issues falling under the mandate of the Mission with local institutions, political parties and entities, communities, regional and international stakeholders; participates in inter-agency meetings and advises on issues of common concern
  - Provides up-to-date analysis
  - Informs senior management of political priorities, identifies priority projects and important cross-departmental issues, participates in and contributes to planning initiatives for the Mission


Requirements

  - University education in international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields
  - Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or governments
  - Experience in preparing analytical reports
  - Excellent communication and drafting skills
  - Minimum 10 years relevant, diversified and progressively responsible professional experience including at least 5 years at the management level relevant to the actual position
  - Proven experience in the management of a team
  - Previous experience in analyzing political developments
  - Thorough understanding of multi-disciplinary issues in international co-operation and development
  - Excellent drafting and writing skills
  - Professional fluency in the English language with strong communication skills


Deadline: 28 October 2013

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