This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to an assignment at the Secretariat 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.
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.
The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.
The Office of the Secretary General (OSG) plays a key role in supporting the Secretary General in the effective implementation of his/her mandate and specific tasks given to him/her by the OSCE participating States. This includes primarily assisting the Secretary General in his/her activities, serving as a focal point for liaison and support to the Chairperson-in-Office, and co-ordinating tasks across the Secretariat. It groups horizontal services such as Executive Management, Communications and Media Relations, Legal Services, External Co-operation, Security Management, Gender Issues, Conference and Language Services, Central Records Management, and oversees the OSCE Document Centre in Prague (DCiP). The OSG ensures effective co-ordination of policy advice provided to the Secretary General and the Chairpersonship, and management decisions taken by the Secretary General.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Adviser on Gender Issues, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
1. Supporting the Senior Adviser on Gender Issues in the co-ordination and management processes, by:
2. Providing advice and support to Senior Adviser on Gender Issues in efforts to mainstream gender in programmes, projects and activities of the OSCE, in the three dimensions of comprehensive security with emphasis on the implementation of the OSCE 2004 Gender Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality and all relevant Ministerial Council Decisions, by:
3. Co-ordinating the promotion of gender equality initiatives in line with the relevant MC Decisions across the Organization, especially with regard to the achievement of a gender-balanced and gender-sensitive internal policies, rules and regulations, by:
4. Representing the OSCE in international events on gender issues and ensuring liaison, exchange and the establishment of partnerships, as appropriate, with international organizations, technical agencies, experts, leading NGOs and UN agencies that have complementary mandates for the promotion of women’s and girls’ rights and gender equality.
5. Performing other related duties as assigned.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat, please see:
Necessary Qualifications:
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see .
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
Please apply to your relevant authorities well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: .
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