The European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) is soliciting applications for
the position of Political Advisor Republic of Macedonia to conduct the pilot
phase of a high-level political cooperation project. The position would suit an
international expert with experience in political facilitation in Macedonia.
While the position is offered on a part-time basis for the six-month pilot
phase, it is expected to develop into a full-time position in 2004.
ECMI in Macedonia
The ECMI operation in Macedonia consists of projects aimed at improving
minority-majority relations in the country through capacity-building measures
and policy-level interventions. The projects are administered through a
Regional Office in Skopje as well as through five smaller offices located
throughout the country. At present, ECMI is launching a new initiative toward
implementation of the Framework Agreement.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
· An advanced university degree in one of the following areas: political
science, sociology, or another relevant discipline;
· A minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible positions in the
areas of conflict prevention, resolution and analysis;
· Fluent English as well as skills in one or more languages spoken in the
region;
· Thorough knowledge of the socio-political climate in the Republic of
Macedonia;
· Demonstrated ability to facilitate dialogue in conditions of mutual
suspicion;
· Skills and experience in negotiation with government actors, academics,
and political figures;
· Excellent communication skills, with well developed cultural
sensitivity;
· Computer skills covering entire the Microsoft Office package; and
· Ability to manage the administrative aspects of a project.
Job Description
The Political Advisor will be actively involved in the launch of the project and
in the identification of key implementing partners from various sectors,
including government, state institutions, academics, and NGOs. S/he will be
responsible for selection of additional project team members, as well as for
supervision and quality control in the course of project implementation. In
addition to overseeing the preparation of background material for the project,
the Political Advisor will generate reports and policy recommendations based on
project activities. The Political Advisor will also provide assistance to the
Country Director in preparing briefings and presentations for the international
donor community,
Contact
Application BY ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY; no phone calls please. A letter of
application with the reference "PASKP", accompanied by a curriculum vita, a
filled-in ECMI application form (see bottom of this page) and contact details
(including e-mail addresses) of three referees, should be sent to Sunoor Verma,
Regional Representative, ECMI Regional Office Skopje,
sunoor@ecmingonet.org.mk and
copied to Astrid Voss, Administrative Director ECMI,
voss@ecmi.de. Due to the volume of
applications received for ECMI positions, only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. Candidates not contacted by 23 September 2003 should consider their
application rejected.
Application Deadline 25 August 2003
Joining Date 10 September 2003
Project Officer / Police
Development
Vacancy number VNSKOPJEMI00117
Type of Vacancy Secondment
OSCE source Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje , Headquarters
Field of expertise Administration and Support
Functional Level (LoPC) Professional
Duty Station The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia , Skopje
Date for Entry on Duty 14 May 2003
Vacancy Notice Issued 11 April 2003
Deadline for Applications 05 May 2003
Number of posts 1
General Minimum Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:
Excellent physical condition
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
Field of Expertise Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:
University education in public/business administration, management, finance,
personnel management or related field or proven professional experience in all
aspects of general administration (personnel, finance, etc.)
Very good organisational skills
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
First level university degree or equivalent experience
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience including minimum 1 year in
a relevant field strongly preferred
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Project work experience
Work experience in either public administration, relevant international
organisations, civic associations (including NGOs), political parties/affairs,
or economic and political development
Excellent analytical skills
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people
of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse
political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
Cultural sensitivity and judgement
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing,
Excel and e-mail
Desirable:
Previous international field experience
Previous experience with police or police development issues
Previous work experience in South-Eastern Europe
Knowledge of the local language or most common lingua franca spoken in the
mission area
Experience of working with OSCE
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Police Development Unit (PDU)
Management and under the general guidance of the Senior Project Officer, the
incumbent:
1. Administers and coordinates the implementation of all Police Development
projects approved by OSCE senior management in accordance with OSCE- and
Mission-wide project development and management procedures;
2. Co-ordinates with Mission Training Section on necessary measures for Police
Development project management training to ensure project management skills of
relevant PDU staff, in particular to develop capacity of National Staff in PDU;
3. Co-ordinates with Senior Project Officer to ensure compliance with OSCE- and
Mission-wide project development and management procedures, and to ensure
inter-departmental co-ordination and co-operation on project development and
management;
4. Co-ordinates with relevant senior management to develop Police Development
project proposals, reviews completed proposals to ensure they are relevant and
consistent with the policies and aims of OSCE, and ensures successful project
implementation and accurate and timely monitoring and reporting activities;
5. Provides project-related technical support and guidance to Police Development
Management staff as needed;
6. Co-ordinates the project-related work of designated Mission staff to ensure
timely, accurate and complete narrative and financial reports to the donors;
7. Maintains a positive working relationship with all donors and organisational
partners;
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
The OSCE is committed to achieving a better gender balance within the
Organization. It accordingly welcomes applications from women and encourages
their nomination for all OSCE posts.
OSCE Secretariat � Kärntner Ring 5-7, 4th floor, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43-1 514 36 0 � Fax: +43-1 514 36 96 � E-mail:
recruitment@osce.org
Senior Project Officer /
Confidence Building
Vacancy number VNSKOPJEMI00116
Type of Vacancy Secondment
OSCE source Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje , Headquarters
Field of expertise Administration and Support
Functional Level (LoPC) Senior Professional
Duty Station The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia , Skopje
Date for Entry on Duty 14 May 2003
Vacancy Notice Issued 11 April 2003
Deadline for Applications 05 May 2003
Number of posts 1
General Minimum Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:
Excellent physical condition
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
Field of Expertise Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:
University education in public/business administration, management, finance,
personnel management or related field or proven professional experience in all
aspects of general administration (personnel, finance, etc.)
Very good organisational skills
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
Advanced degree in a relevant field
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Project work experience
Work experience in either public administration, relevant international
organisations, civic associations (including NGOs), political parties/affairs,
or economic and political development
Excellent analytical skills
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people
of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse
political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
Cultural sensitivity and judgement
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing, Excel and
e-mail
Desirable:
Previous international field experience
Previous work experience in South-Eastern Europe
Knowledge of the local language or most common lingua franca spoken in the
mission area
Experience of working with OSCE
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM), the
incumbent:
1. Co-ordinates with relevant senior management to develop Mission project
proposals and reviews completed proposals to ensure they are relevant and
consistent with the policies and aims of OSCE;
2. Co-ordinates the implementation of all Mission projects approved by OSCE
senior management in accordance with OSCE- and Mission-wide project development
and management procedures;
3. Ensures adequate project implementation and accurate and timely monitoring
and reporting activities;
4. Co-ordinates with Mission Training Section on necessary measures for Mission
project management training to ensure project management skills of relevant
Mission staff, in particular of National Staff in the Mission;
5. Provides project-related technical support and guidance to Department Heads
and Mission staff as needed;
6. Co-ordinates the project-related work of designated Mission staff to ensure
timely, accurate and complete narrative and financial reports to the donors;
7. Oversees the use of the OSCE-wide voluntary contribution project database;
8. Maintains a positive working relationship with all donors and organisational
partners;
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
The OSCE is committed to achieving a better gender balance within the
Organization. It accordingly welcomes applications from women and encourages
their nomination for all OSCE posts.
OSCE Secretariat � Kärntner Ring 5-7, 4th floor, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43-1 514 36 0 � Fax: +43-1 514 36 96 � E-mail:
recruitment@osce.org
