Background:
The Political Officer reports to the Chief of Policy and Planning in the Head Office and to the Senior Political Advisor, and provides political reporting on and analysis of the evolving political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Officer also facilitates the flow of political information from the Mission’s Field Offices and State, Entity and Cantonal level bodies and institutions to the Policy and Planning Section. The Officer also maintains contacts with political actors in State institutions important to the Mission and its work, and maintains regular exchange and contact with working-level contacts in relevant domestic political organizations (political parties, foundations, interest groups, advisors within government institutions, etc).
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Political Advisor, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties: 1. Actively following main political, economic and social developments in the country. Tracking the work of the State and Entity legislators, attending parliamentary sessions and sessions of other state-level institutions as required;
2. Analyzing and advising on legislation of interest to the Mission and providing the Mission’s position on these questions. Providing analysis of the political impact of legislation and identifying problematic issues related to this legislation. Informing the Chief of Policy and Planning of the main political issues and debates in areas important to the Mission’s work. Maintaining close contact with both leaders of political parties and State institutions and working level contacts as appropriate;
3. Liaising with the Mission’s field structure to ensure that political developments outside of Sarajevo are properly included in political reports and Mission planning;
4. Preparing reports, briefings and materials for briefing papers as required by the Chief of Policy and Planning; 5. Maintaining the flow of information within the Policy and Planning Section in the Head of Mission’s office and with Heads of Field Office and relevant Field Office Staff on significant political developments and areas of concern;
6. Attending events of interest for the Mission as required. Participating in Policy and Planning Section meetings and other internal meetings;
7. Delivering presentations on government structures and domestic politics at staff induction training sessions or for external visitors;
8. Performing other duties as required.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, please see: https://www.osce.org/mission-to-bosnia-and-herzegovina.
Necessary Qualifications:
- University degree in law, political science, international relations or similar field of study;
- Minimum of two years working preferably with international organizations, knowledge of administrative and political structures and affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and familiarity with the OSCE and other international institutions operations in BiH;
- Professional fluency in English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian languages with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills;
- Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications;
- Holding a valid driving license.
Remuneration Package:
Monthly remuneration subject to social security deductions, is 3,379.75 BAM/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. At the discretion of the appointing authority a higher step may be approved up to a maximum of step 3 subject to specific conditions.
This position is open to citizens and permanent residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina only.
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.
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 the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
Additional Information
- Issued by: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Requisition ID: BAH000033
- Contract Type: Local Contracted
- Grade: NP1
- Job Level: Professional
- Job Type: Contracted
- Number of posts: 1
- Location: BAH – OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo
- Issue Date: Jul 31, 2023
- Closing Date: Aug 25, 2023
- Employee Status: Fixed Term
- Schedule: Full-time
- Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
- Job Field: Political Affairs
- Target Start Date: Nov 20, 2023
