Senior Democratization and Media Officer

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Democratization Department, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

• Providing strategic direction for democratization initiatives, including capacity building for democratic governance institutions and media;
• Offering policy advice to Head of the Democratization Department on democratization-related issues, including media related matters;
• Working on the development and enhancement of democratic governance institutions and legislation, aligning local standards with OSCE and international norms;
• Providing advice on best practices and standards regarding democratization and governance legislation;
• Strengthening institutional independence and promoting democratic governance practices, including assisting relevant institutions and media actors in the development of effective laws and regulations for independent media and its Code of Conduct;
• Developing, administering and monitoring the implementation and evaluation of democratization projects, including support for civil society, women, youth and media, including developing horizontal and cross-departmental approach of the OSCE Presence in Albania;
• Preparing and delivering relevant written and verbal communications, such as analytical reports, presentations, briefing notes and policy papers on democratic governance issues and media;
• Organizing and administering training seminars, workshops and visiting delegations focused on democratization and media;
• Establishing and maintaining contacts with key stakeholders, including government officials, media representatives, civil society leaders and representatives from democratic institutions;
• Tracking developments and incidents related to freedom of the media and freedom of expression and liaising with the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media;
• Collaborating with international organizations, media outlets, civil society organizations and, if necessary, with OSCE colleagues in neighbouring missions and relevant OSCE institutions;
• Attending meetings and representing the Presence and the Department on democratization topics as required;
• Deputizing for the Head of the Democratization Department upon request;
• Performing other duties as required.

General Minimum Requirements:

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

Excellent physical condition:

• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

Field of Expertise Requirements:

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are: 

• University education in political sciences, social sciences, international relations, public policy, law or equivalent
• Work experience in either public administration, relevant international organizations, civic associations (including CSOs), media, political parties/affairs, or political development
• Demonstrable organizational, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Education:

• First-level university degree in a relevant field; a second-level university degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience.

Source: https://vacancies.osce.org/jobs/senior-democratization-and-media-officer-s2-3596