Deadline: 14 March 2016
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Head of Rule of Law and Human Rights in Belgrade, Serbia.
The Head of Rule of Law and Human Rights will be responsible for the management of the Mission’s rule of law and human rights programme in relation to policy formulation, strategic development, planning and reporting.
OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Head of Rule of Law and Human Rights performs the following functions-
- Holds responsibility for the Mission’s Rule of Law and Human Rights Department, including its constituent units (Judicial Reform, Human Rights and Criminal Justice, Private Law, and Economic Crime and Anti-corruption) in relation to all aspects of management, programming, staffing and administration.
- Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant strategies, policies and methodologies, oversees annual and strategic planning, including all budgetary and extra-budgetary programmes and projects.
- Provides advice and assistance to the Serbian Ministry of Justice and other institutions, including the judiciary, prosecutors and bar associations, and ensures a sustainable approach to the rule of law process.
- Acts as the representative of the HoM and DHoM for contacts with senior government officials, representatives of international organizations, diplomatic community and civil society on all matters falling under the competencies of the Department.
- Identifies risks in all areas falling under the Department’s competencies and develops mitigating measures and early warning mechanisms.
- Overseas and clears relevant reporting, publications and public outreach initiatives.
- Supervises the chiefs of units and acts as the second-level supervisor for other staff in the Department.
- Represents the Department, delivers speeches, attends conferences and gives presentations.
- Liaises with the OSCE Institutions and Secretariat specialized offices/units on all matters of relevance for the Department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced education/certified training course in relevant field. Advanced degree in a management disciplines an asset.
- Minimum 10 years relevant, diversified and progressively responsible professional experience including at least 5 years at the management level relevant to the actual position.
- Experience in legal/judicial reform, criminal justice, human rights, anti-corruption or a related field in an international environment or a field mission.
- Senior strategic management experience in the field of rule of law.
- Familiarity with change management, quality control and audit/review in the field of rule of law.
- Proven relevant experience in reform processes and capacity building of institutions concerning justice and rule of law at the national or international level.
- Operational experience in programme and personnel management, including of professional staff, as well as in administration and budget procedures.
- Ability to operate Windows applications including word-processing and e-mail.
- Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit OSCE.
