Background
This is a re-advertisement of the post of Rule of Law Officer, Democratization Department. Previously submitted nominations will be considered, and the delegations do not need to re-send them. This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to assignment at OSCE/ODIHR must be borne by their authorities. Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered. Seconded staff members in the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions are not entitled to a Board and Lodging Allowance payable by the Organization.
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in Law
- Thorough knowledge of public international law, constitutional law or comparative government structures; knowledge of human rights and
democracy-building issues is essential
- Minimum of six years of professional work experience in law, rule of law development or policy issues relating to law, incluiding at least
three years of experience in rule of law development within a country undergoing democratic transition
- Sound knowledge of international human rights standards regarding fair trials requirements is essential
- Political intuition, organizational and strong analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgement
- Excellent knowledge of English with good drafting skills is required; knowledge of Russian would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Conducting research, analysis, and assessments on rule of law issues with a particular focus on judicial and administrative justice
development, including the effective resolution of electoral disputes
- Monitoring political and judicial/administrative justice developments in the OSCE region, particularly in the countries where the ODIHR
carries out programmes; providing briefings to the ODIHR and OSCE officials on relevant rule of law issues
- Developing and evaluating ODIHR activities in rule of law with a focus on criminal justice reform, strengthening the capacity of legal
institutions, legislative assistance and improving access to fair trials
- Implementing rule of law programmes and specific project activities
- Providing professional legal advice and expertise to the ODIHR, the OSCE institutions and field operations, governmental and
non-governmental agencies in the participating States
Deadline: 15 January 2013
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