Background:

The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Officer and will also assist other members of the Rule of Law and Human Rights Department as required. The Objective of the post is mainly oriented toward providing assistance in implementing project activities, drafting reports and legal analysis.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Officer the incumbent performs the following duties:

Programmatic functions

1. Collects and analyses information on events that have legal implications and reports accordingly;
2. Assists Senior Legal Officer in drafting project related documents (i.e. project proposal, monitoring reports, evaluation reports, etc.)
3. Manages implementation of specific project activities assigned by Senior Legal Officer and performs administrative and logistical tasks to enable implementation of project activities;
4. Conducts research and drafts memos, opinions and reports on legal issues;
5. Assists Senior Legal Officer in preparing regular internal reports and conducting programme planning activities;
6. Maintains liaison with authorities and institutions subject to programmatic activities undertaken by the Department;
7. Distributes, files and archives documents within the Department;

II. Administrative functions
Organizes and attends the meetings and drafts written summaries (minutes) of meetings;
Provides administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the supervisor and other members of the Department as necessary.
Provides interpretation and translation services to the supervisor and other members of the Department, as necessary
Organizes meetings and training seminars in the context of project activities

III. Performs other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

– Secondary education supplemented by specialized studies in secretarial, administrative, Languages or law or political sciences;

– At least five years of previous work experience, preferably in either a central or local governmental institution or judicial institution.
– Previous experience working with international organization is desirable.
– Knowledge of project implementation, project cycle and project monitoring.
– Translation and interpreting abilities in English-Albanian and vice versa.
– Computer literate with practical experience with Windows applications, in particular MS Office (Excel, Windows, Powerpoint).

– Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and in Albanian

– Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds
– Basic knowledge about gender mainstreaming

Remuneration Package:

According to the fix OSCE salary scale, the monthly remuneration for G5 post is approximately 1,058 EUR, subject to Social Security deductions, as per Albanian Law.

Please note that appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE’s online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or 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.

Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts, should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

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 https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.

Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 62 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.