National Intern, Disability Inclusion

Special Accommodation and Support

We encourage everyone who meets the criteria to apply. If you have trouble accessing the application form or need help, please contact us on internship.omik@osce.org and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Background

The OSCE Mission in Kosovo is excited to announce a new internship for young people with disabilities living in Kosovo. This opportunity is part of our commitment to protecting and promoting human rights. We believe in supporting a society where everyone’s rights are respected equally. The internship aims to increase our work with people with disabilities and build local capacity.
The Intern for Disability Inclusion will help develop the Mission’s approach to promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities, both within the Mission and across Kosovo. The intern will be housed in the Office of the Head of Mission (OHoM), giving the opportunity to engage with all Mission departments. The duration of the internship is 6 months.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Senior Coordination Officer in the OHoM, the Intern for Disability Inclusion will:

• Conduct a desk review of best practices for disability inclusion, both locally and within the Mission, and create a repository of relevant documents and standards.
• Advise on the conduct of a disability audit, including accessibility, in collaboration with the Head of Mission Office and Department of Administration Services.
• Work with the Mission’s Learning and Development Team to evaluate how best to build staff capacity for disability inclusion, including organizing monthly lunch talks for staff.
• Help integrate disability inclusion into Mission programming by supporting the Office of Central Coordination during various stages of project management.
• With the Mission’s Programmatic Departments, assist in planning and conducting consultations with persons with disabilities and provide recommendations for incorporating these insights into Mission projects.
• Contribute to talking points and project documents related to strategies and initiatives on disability rights in Kosovo.
• Collaborate with the Office of Political Affairs and Communications to highlight the Mission’s support for disability rights on social media.
• Provide administrative support to the Front Office and Office of Central Coordination, including attending meetings and taking minutes.

Who can apply?

• You have a disability (visible or not);
• You are 30 years old or younger;
• You have completed at least two years at an accredited university or graduated from a university course no earlier than 2022, or have completed a first or advanced degree in a field relevant to the OSCE’s mandate no longer than two years before the date of the deadline of the vacancy notice;
• You have some experience advocating for disability rights, volunteering or interning with NGO's or other institutions;
• You speak and write good or excellent English;
• You can use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook;
• You work well with people from different countries and cultures.

Support Provided

• We will work with you to understand and meet your needs related to your disability.
• Instead of a salary, we might contribute towards the cost of living of national interns who are non-residents at the duty station. Such compensation shall be equivalent to 10% of the applicable Board and Living Allowance (11.3 EUR per day).
• You will also get health insurance through the Cigna scheme.
• You can participate in OSCE language classes (Albanian or Serbian) and other learning opportunities.

Please note that this internship does not guarantee future employment with the OSCE.

Application

If you meet these requirements and want to apply, please use this link: https://vacancies.osce.org/ Please mention in your cover letter when you would be able to start. 

You can also use the offline application form https://jobs.osce.org/file/199008/download?token=IBQ-9cYc Please send it by e-mail to internship.omik@osce.org with vacancy number in the subject line.

Legal Disclaimer

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer an internship with modified terms of reference or a different duration. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

Accessibility and Inclusivity Standards

This document has been drafted following international best practices for accessibility and inclusivity, using Simple English guidelines to ensure that it is easy to read and understand.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that reflects our values of equality and non-discrimination.

Important

The OSCE Mission in Kosovo (OMIK) will host an online Information Session via Zoom on the Internship Program for all interested candidates on 12 February 2025, starting at 14:00 CET. To register, please email internship-omik@osce.org and express your interest in the program latest by 10 February 2025.