Background:
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Manager in Podgorica, Montenegro.
Responsibilities
- Further develops and implements the Mission’s Rule of Law/Human Rights Programme in accordance with the Mission’s mandate and other
relevant documents.
- Deal with policy formulation, strategy development, programme/project planning, budgeting and implementation, and reporting.
- Advise on and assist in the effective advocacy of the Programme’s goals, objectives and accomplishments and supports efforts to contribute to
the Rule of Law programme.
- Liaise on rule of law policy issues with respective staff in the Mission, national authorities, civil society, and other international and local
partners.
- Deal with programmatic activities (e.g. providing technical expertise and capacity building assistance) in support of the main rule of law and
human rights institutions and provides legal advice thereon.
- Prepare conferences and meetings related to establishment of the rule of law, and represents the Mission at expert group meetings organized
by international organizations, governments and NGOs.
- Perform legal analysis to contribute to the substance of the Mission’s mandate, programmes and projects.
- Supervise programme staff.
- Performs other duties as required.
Required skills and Experience
- University education in law or significant work experience in criminal justice and/or law enforcement (the latter required for police corrections
officer training).
- Experience in the practice of law, e.g. judges, prosecutors, lawyers, etc.
- Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience.
- Previous management experience in terms of leading teams and implementing projects.
- Practical experience in rule of law/human rights.
- Working knowledge of international human rights standards.
- Knowledge of the regional political situation and the legal system of the mission area, desirable.
- Previous international work experience and/or experience in field missions, desirable.
- Ability to operate Windows applications including word processing and e-mail.
- Professional fluency in English, both oral and written, especially in terms of report writing.
Deadline: 5 September 2016