Human Dimension Officer S2

The Human Dimension Officer S2 is responsible for providing analysis of current affairs and developments in the human dimension area, implementing the Centre's activities related to Human Rights and Rule of Law, and liaising with government officials, NGOs, and other OSCE presences in the region. The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and maintain impartiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing analysis of current affairs and developments in the human dimension area
• Implementing Centre's activities in the Human Dimension of the OSCE
• Establishing contacts and liaising with senior government officials of the relevant ministries, agencies, governmental bodies, relevant parliamentary committees, and other officials dealing with Human Rights, Rule of Law, as well as with local authorities, universities, research institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Assisting in arranging OSCE events, inter alia, seminars and visits to the area by OSCE delegations, as well as other events with OSCE participation
• Liaising with the other OSCE presences in the region
• Preparing information about the programme/projects related to OSCE Human Dimension initiatives
• Developing, implementing and monitoring activities and projects related to Human Rights, Rule of Law and other OSCE Human Dimension commitments
• Performing other duties as required

Requirements

• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
• First-level university degree in international studies, public policy, political science, law or human rights related fields
• Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or government
• Experience in preparing analytical reports
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Knowledge of regional political history and developments
• Diplomatic and negotiating skills
• Some knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments
• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
• International mission members in the OSCE are internationally recruited and nationals or permanent residents of the duty station are not eligible
• Knowledge of international human rights legal instruments related to OSCE commitments and international standards
• Previous working experience in a programmatic/strategic planning role
• Proven work experience in project management: project development, including budgeting, monitoring, implementation, and reporting (both narrative and financial)
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Supervisory and management experience related to the OSCE Human Dimension
• Proven ability to establish contacts and constructive relations with officials local and population
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames
• Professional fluency in English with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills; including the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications
• Previous work experience in Central Asia preferably in an international environment or within operational Missions (desirable)
• Extensive knowledge of regional political developments and security and defence issues in Central Asia (desirable)
• Experience and/or training in negotiation and dispute resolution (desirable)
• Professional fluency Russian, both oral and written, including the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely (desirable)
• Basic proficiency in Turkmen (desirable)

Skills

• Automobile Driving
• Manual Transmission Driving
• Diplomatic Service Experience
• Political Affairs
• Analytical Reporting
• Communications Skills
• Drafting Skills
• Regional Political Knowledge
• Diplomatic Negotiation
• OSCE Principles Knowledge
• International Human Rights Law
• Programmatic Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Budgeting
• Project Monitoring
• Project Implementation
• Financial Reporting
• Supervision Experience
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Microsoft Applications
• Negotiation Skills
• Dispute Settlement

Languages

English, Russian, Turkmen