Background
The principle objective of the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) is to strengthen security and stability in the OSCE region by promoting international co-operation on economic and environmental issues. The mandate of the OCEEA is guided particularly by the OSCE Strategy Document for the Economic and Environmental Dimension, approved by the OSCE Ministerial Council in Maastricht in December 2003. The Economic Governance Unit stimulates particularly economic co-operation across the OSCE area towards strengthening good economic governance. Its activities also include improving investment and business climate, promoting efficient labour migration management and combating corruption. Currently the Unit comprises six staff members.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Economic Officer, the Economic Affairs Officer supports and co-ordinates OSCE activities in relation to the economic dimension of security, particularly in the areas of migration management, and economic and business development including gender aspects. He/she analyses national and international trends, relevant policies and programmes in these areas to identify priorities, develop and implement regional activities and projects in the areas of labour migration management and economic and business development. The Economic Affairs Officer develops budget proposals, monitors expenditures in relation to activities and prepares project reports.
Requirements
- University degree in Economics and/or Business Administration, International Relations, Political Science or International Law, with a
focus on economic issues
- A minimum of six years of professional experience, with significant experience at the international level
- Work experience in project development and management
- Professional fluency in English with excellent drafting and communication skills; knowledge of other OSCE working languages would be
an asset
Deadline: 24 March 2014
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