OSCE MISSION IN KOSOVO/ SENIOR ADVISER (VACANCY NUMBER: VNKOSS01609)

Responsibilities

   - Analyses the findings of mission-wide pro-active monitoring of institutions in Kosovo and the developments in the municipalities, the
     implementation and effective application of legislation, policies and procedures with respect to human rights;
   - Assists in identifying human rights issues in general, analyses their implications and advises on departmental policies to achieve measured
     improvement in the performance of Kosovo institutions in respecting human rights;
   - Drafts public and non-public reports on issues related to human rights and non-discrimination;
   - Develops methodologies regarding pro-active monitoring of selected human rights issues in the field, in particular in the area of equal
     access to public services;
   - Proposes, drafts and implements projects aimed at improving the implementation of human rights standards of public institutions and at
     increasing public awareness of human rights;
   - Closely follows the development of human rights policies in Kosovo and follows up on recommendations made in thematic reporting;


Requirements

   - 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
   - International field work experience in human rights, non-discrimination or a related field
   - Proven experience in monitoring, reporting and/or policy-making/advocacy in the area of human rights or non-discrimination
   - Extensive knowledge of the main international human rights instruments
   - Experience in developing research methodologies and analysing information from diverse sources
   - Proven experience in project drafting and management


Deadline: 06 May 2014

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