National Legal Officer (NP1)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Law and Justice Sector, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Participating in the review of draft legislation and policies for compliance with human rights, rule of law and other international standards;
2. Monitoring, analysing and reporting on a broad range of human rights and rule of law issues in Kosovo, and takes an active part in implementing projects improving institutional capacities as well as human rights and rule of law proficiency of legal officers;
3. Participating in the Section's tasks of monitoring the development and implementation of the legal framework to ensure that the rights and interests of all communities are adequately protected and that members of all communities have access to effective legal remedies;
4. Providing rapid legal analysis on issues that arise in the Mission area and follows up on recommendations internally or with responsible external authorities;
5. Becoming familiar with and stays informed on all areas of Kosovo legislation relevant to human rights and community rights and informs/advices the Department and Section thereof;
6. Maintaining close co-operation with officials from other international organisations, local authorities and nongovernmental organizations to achieve human rights, rule of law and good governance objectives;
7. Performing other duties as assigned;

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, please see: Mission in Kosovo | OSCE

Necessary Qualifications:

• First-level university degree in law.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in the legal professional field, with a good understanding and awareness of international legal standards and instruments, and of the laws and legal procedures applicable to the mission area and neighboring jurisdictions; some of the working experience should have been acquired in an international organization or a mission environment; demonstrated organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and one of the official local languages. Knowledge of other local languages is an asset.
• Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• Holding a valid driving license.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 1,609.42 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the OSCE group medical 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.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. However, if you have technical difficulties with the system, you may use the offline application form found under https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail to: Recruitment.OMiK@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.

Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts, should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.

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 OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance. 

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 62 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years. 

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.