Head of Rule of Law and Human Rights Department (S3)

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: 

• Second-level university degree 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.
• Knowledge of courtroom proceedings and criminal law and procedure
• Knowledge of international legal procedure standards and instruments
• Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

• Second-level university degree/certified training course in a relevant field desirable

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant, diversified and progressively responsible professional experience including at least 3 years at the management level relevant to the actual position

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• Relevant and progressively responsible legal reform experience;
• Proven management and supervisory experience, including project development and management
• Professional fluency in English with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills; 
• 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.

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of the regional political situation and the legal system of the mission area;
• Previous international work experience and or experience in field missions, preferably in south-eastern Europe;
• Previous regional experience as judge or prosecutor would be an advantage

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Head of Presence and Deputy Head of Presence, in accordance with the mandate of the OSCE Presence in Albania, the Head of the Rule of Law and Human Rights Department shall:

1. Leading the Department, taking responsibility for all aspects of staffing and administration;
2. Developing, co-ordinating and monitoring the implementation of OSCE projects in the area of rule of law and human rights;
3. Providing advice and analysis on rule of law and human rights issues, based on the knowledge of the relevant laws, practices and key players in the sector, ensuring compliance with relevant international standards; 
4. Providing legal advice to the Head of Presence and other senior staff on matters relating to OSCE rules and regulations as well as international law;
5. Performing other duties as assigned.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Presence in Albania, please see: https://www.osce.org/presence-in-albania

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.

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.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered. 

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: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.