Project Assistant, G5

A vacancy for a fix-term Project Assistant G5 has arisen in the Governance in Economic and Environmental Issues Department (GEEID) of the OSCE Presence in Albania.

The mandate of the OSCE Presence in Albania is to promote democratization, the rule of law, and human rights as well as to consolidate democratic institutions in line with OSCE principles, standards, and commitments.
Originally established in 1997, today, the Presence’s activities range from arms control and the fight against trafficking to electoral assistance; anti-corruption initiatives; gender mainstreaming and environmental projects; human rights protection; legislative, judicial, and media reform; and the capacity-building of law enforcement officials.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Presence in Albania, please see: OSCE Presence in Albania.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The incumbent reports directly to the National Project Officer of Economic and Anti-Corruption Issues (NP1) and the Senior Governance Adviser (S2) as the second-level supervisor.

The incumbent maintains regular contacts with all units of the Department, the Project Offices, and other offices of the Presence in order to carry out most of the functions and for arranging meetings. The incumbent also contacts other departments when required to gather or share information relevant to the Department’s work and in the context of inter-departmental activities. The incumbent contacts civil society groups, NGOs, research centers, media, and experts in carrying out her/his function of informant on economic and anti-corruption issues. The incumbent also maintains regular contact with government institutions, international agencies, NGOs, as well as with any other consultants, experts, and trainers in the fields of economy, good governance, anti-corruption, and public administration reform.

Under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer of Economic and Anti-Corruption Issues (NP1), the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Assists in planning, drafting, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating all projects related to the economic and anti-corruption portfolio;
2. Conducts research on issues pertaining to good governance, anti-corruption, economic topics, public administration reform, including those related to the principles and practices of good governance at all levels;
3. Monitors and analyses national developments related to good governance, anti-corruption, economic topics, and public administration reform and prepares briefings, reports on those topics for the NPO, SGA, and the Head of Department (HoD);
4. Liaises with national and international consultants, donors’ organizations, and governmental institutions (i.e. senior national and international governmental officials) in coordination with the NPO and SGA;
5. Performs logistical (travel organization, authorizations, and organization of meetings) and administrative duties (weekly inputs, notes, correspondence, interpretation/translation, etc.) for the SGA and HoD.

Necessary Qualifications:

Education:

• Secondary education supplemented by specialized training or formal studies in economics, law, public administration, social sciences, or related fields.
Experience and knowledge/skills:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in good governance, anti-corruption, economy, public administration, or related fields with central or local government units, NGOs, and/or international organizations;

• Experience in project planning, implementation, and reporting;

• Ability to conduct research and collect information from a variety of sources;

• Digital literacy and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), internet.
Languages:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Albanian.

Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.

Required Values and Competencies:

OSCE core values:
Commitment. Diversity. Integrity. Accountability.

OSCE core competencies:
Communication. Collaboration. Analysis & decision-making. Planning. Initiative-taking. Flexibility.

Remuneration Package:

According to the fixed OSCE salary scale, the monthly remuneration for G5 is approximately 1,058 EURO, subject to National Social Security deductions, in line with Albanian Law.

Deadline to apply is 25 April 2024.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: recruitment-al@osce.org

Appointments are normally made at Step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. In exceptional cases, an initial appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered. This depends on factors such as relevant experience exceeding minimum requirements or higher previous remuneration. Any such request by a candidate must be reviewed and approved by the OSCE before the appointment.

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.

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 the OSCE Competency Model, please see OSCE 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.

• Issued by: OSCE Presence in Albania
• Requisition ID: ALB000139
• Contract Type: Local Contracted
• Grade: G5
• Job Level: General Services
• Job Type: Contracted
• Number of posts: 1
• Location: ALB - OSCE Presence in Albania, Tirana
• Issue Date: Apr 2, 2025
• Closing Date: Apr 25, 2025
• Employee Status: Fixed Term
• Schedule: Full-time
• Education Level: High School Diploma / (GED)
• Job Field: Economic & Environmental Affairs