National Trial Monitoring Officer (NP1, STA)

Background:

*Please note that this is a short-term appointment (STA) for the National Trial Monitoring Officer, who will be hired as part of an Extra Budgetary Project entitled, ‘Supporting a More Effective Administration of Justice in Corruption and Organised Crime Cases in the Western Balkans through Trial Monitoring’ (hereinafter, the Project). The duration of the contract will be from the date of hire until 30 April 2026, subject to satisfactory performance.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer, and overall supervision of the Chief, Law and Justice Section, within the limits of the Project timeframe, the incumbent monitors and analyses corruption and organized crime cases from the indictment phase to their completion. To support trial monitoring, the incumbent will collect, review and analyse relevant data for cases selected for monitoring. The incumbent will also monitor and draft reports on the work of relevant judicial and other institutions responsible for ensuring high quality investigation and processing of corruption and organized crime related offenses before courts. The incumbent shall use these findings to advise the Project Officer and the Chief, Law and Justice Section on appropriate follow-up actions required by the Mission. The incumbent will play a crucial role in ensuring that the Project Officer and the Department of Human Rights and Communities, Law and Justice Section, is able to follow the process of corruption and organized crime cases monitoring for the purpose of developing and disseminating recommendations to relevant local institutions. She/he will conduct media analysis and support the organization of consultations and discussion forums to ensure that awareness of recommendations by key stakeholders is enhanced.

1. Monitoring corruption and organized crime cases;
2. Reviewing and performing analysis of relevant data and draft reports on compliance with applicable framework provided by law and best practices;
3. Monitoring and drafting reports on the work of relevant judicial and other institutions responsible for the investigation and processing of corruption and organized crime-related offenses before courts;
4. Conducting media analysis and supporting the organization of consultations and discussion forums to ensure awareness of recommendations by key stakeholders is enhanced;
5. Supporting the Project Officer to prepare and conduct interviews with selected stakeholders.
6. Supporting the Project Officer to design and organize peer-learning events.
7. Performing preliminary analysis of data collected through case monitoring and stakeholder interviews;
8. Drafting quarterly project implementation reports, as well as “relevant chapters” for Inception, Mid-term, and Final Reports.

9. Performing other duties as required.

    

    

    

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Necessary Qualifications:

• First-level university degree in law;
• Minimum two years of practical courtroom experience;
• Proven experience in drafting legal analytical reports;
• Experience that required knowledge of international fair trial and human rights standards;
• Experience that required knowledge of international anti-corruption conventions;
• Experience that required knowledge of international standards and OSCE commitments in the field of rule of law reform processes;
• Experience that required knowledge of local political situation and local judicial structure, including the framework pertaining to the processing of corruption and organized crime crimes;
• Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft applications;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and local languages; 
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team and with people of diverse political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Demonstrated gender awareness;
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and the ability to drive using manual transmission is a requirement for this post. New hires will be required to pass an OSCE Mission in Kosovo administered driving test using a manual transmission vehicle within six months of assuming the post and be able to confidently self drive.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 1609.42 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the OSCE Group Insurance Plan (Health, Life, Accidental Disability and Temporary Incapacity Insurance) and the OSCE Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. 

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.

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.

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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.