Human Rights and Anti-Terrorism Project Officer (ExB), P2, ref. VNODIP00310

Please note that this is an extra-budgetary project and short-term appointment will be for up to 6 months.

The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the principal institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension. ODIHR is active throughout the OSCE area in the fields of election observation, democratic development, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, and the rule of law. ODIHR’s assistance projects and other activities are implemented in participating States in accordance with ODIHR’s mandate.

ODIHR’s Human Rights Department is assisting participating States in fulfilling their obligations to protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms. Areas of work covered by the Department include monitoring and analysis of human rights developments in the OSCE area and the provision of expertise and technical assistance to enhance compliance with human dimension commitments; supporting the development of effective human rights education and capacity building; enhancing the protection of human rights while countering terrorism; addressing the relationship between human rights, gender and the security sector; and emphasizing human rights aspects of combating trafficking in human beings.

Tasks and Responsibilities: Within ODIHR’s Human Rights Department, the incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the Human Rights and Anti-Terrorism Programme, through the design and delivery of projects that assist OSCE participating States to comply with their OSCE commitments and international human rights law in their counter-terrorism efforts. Under the supervision of the Adviser on Anti Terrorism Issues, the incumbent will be tasked with: Identifying, designing, implementing and evaluating projects on key human rights areas of concern related to counter terrorism for/with governmental authorities, judicial practitioners, OSCE Secretariat, Institutions, field operations and non-governmental organisations; Providing substantive expertise in the context of implementing programmatic activities, including delivering, as a trainer, lectures and presentations at, inter alia, meetings, workshops and seminars attended by both internal and external interlocutors; Monitoring and analysing national anti-terrorism legislation and practices and countryspecific developments, with regard to factors that may violate human rights and be conducive to terrorism; Responding to requests for information about the implementation of OSCE human dimension commitments related to human rights and fundamental freedoms in key areas of concern related to counter-terrorism; Participating at relevant meetings, to represent the ODIHR Human Rights and Anti- Terrorism Programme, to exchange information and to provide briefings and updates about the programme’s activities; Researching and drafting reference documents, talking points, background papers, training materials, general and issue-specific reports or other background materials; Performing other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications: University degree in law with a specialisation in human rights; a Master's degree in international human rights and/or humanitarian law would be an advantage; At least four years of relevant professional experience in the field of human rights protection, combating terrorism and/or criminal justice, including experience at the international level; Excellent knowledge of UN, Council of Europe and OSCE human rights standards; Familiarity with capacity building initiatives in the criminal justice, police and/or security sectors or working knowledge of international legal standards as applied in terrorism, war crimes or serious organised crime cases would be an asset; Ability to function as a trainer and to speak in public; Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Russian or other OSCE working languages would be an asset; Discretion, tact, integrity and sound political judgement; Ability and willingness to travel with regular frequency; ability and willingness to deploy to the field, sometimes on short notice, as required; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of different national and cultural backgrounds, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Remuneration Package: Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction as well as monthly changes of the post adjustment multiplier and exchange rate, is approximately EUR 3,880. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Poland. Social security will include participation in the Vanbreda International medical insurance scheme maintained by the OSCE.

How To Apply: If you wish to apply for this position, please use OSCE's online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/who/83 . The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.