National Project Officer (Civil Society) Kyiv, Ukraine

OSCE

 

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Job Summary
Location Kyiv, Ukraine
Ending 12 Sep 2021, Sunday
Posted 12 Aug 2021, Thursday

Job Description

  This post is financed from the Unified Budget (UB) and is assigned to the Democratization and Good Governance Department of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (PCU).

Tasks

Under the direct supervision of the National Programme Manager, the National Project Officer should make a substantial contribution to the fulfilment of the objectives, outcomes and outputs of his/her department, the PCU and the OSCE in promoting the enabling environment for civil society development in Ukraine. In particular, the incumbent should perform the following tasks: Manage projects

Manage projects through all steps of the project cycle, in accordance with OSCE performance-based programming and budgeting and project management standards. The cycle consists of:

Identification of projects

Development, including preparing project proposals and budgets

Implementation, including monitoring

Evaluation (which then informs future project identification)

Within the main framework of the OSCE Programme assess needs, identify areas of activity in the field of civil society development, analyse relevant project requirements, formulate proposals in consultation with the National Programme Manager, PCU Senior Management, and relevant OSCE institutions, draft and, if necessary, amend project proposals as well as all related documents;

Prepare documents for project approval/registration by local authorities;

Prepare progress and final project reports, provide input to PCU PBPR and semi-annual reports, draft other information and analytical materials related to project implementation on ad hoc basis.

 

Supervise and directly conduct activities

Assist in selection and oversight of consultants, implementing partners and vendors, including development of terms of reference;

Directly manage activities, which can include working groups, seminars, trainings, study tours, publications and others.

Establish and maintain good relations with partners

As Coordination is essential to the effectiveness of the PCU, the project officer shall ensure coordination of planning and conduct of projects with key partners inside and outside the OSCE, including state, local and international stakeholders;

The project officer is also expected to assist with Fundraising and UB justification.

Other duties as assigned Necessary Qualifications

University degree in Law, public Administration, management, political or social sciences;

Minimum two years of project management experience related to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) activities;

Experience to establish and develop constructive relations and co-operation between CSOs and state / local self-government institutions;

Demonstrated project management skills;

Demonstrated thematic expertise/understanding of the civil society context;

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Ukrainian;

Computer literacy with practical experience in Microsoft applications.

Remuneration Package

Annual salary is EUR 21,431.

This position is for residents of Ukraine only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://vacancies.osce.org; the Requisition/Vacancy Number is DEM00001U. Please use Google Chrome to ensure the correct display of the website content. The deadline for applications is 12 Sep 2021.

Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Details of the assignment and contract may be further discussed during the interviews.

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

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, 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 be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

Additional Information

Requisition ID: DEM00001U

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Grade: NP1

Location: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine, Kyiv

Posting Date: Aug 12, 2021

External Closing Date: Sep 12, 2021

Target Start Date: Jan 10, 2022

Job Type: Contracted

Job Level: Professional

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Schedule: Full-time

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)

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