Special Adviser on Non-Albanian Communities and Outreach Co-ordinatorNew

Advises OSCE Mission leadership on the rights and security concerns of non-Albanian communities in Kosovo, mainstreams community rights across programmes, leads outreach and mediation, monitors political and legislative developments, and develops policy responses grounded in analysis and stakeholder engagement.

• Identify legal and political issues affecting non-Albanian communities and advocate action to prevent escalation and protect community rights
• Advise Mission leadership and departments on mainstreaming community rights into programmes and implementation
• Support planning and delivery of programmes, policies and activities promoting the rights of non-majority communities
• Represent the Mission in community outreach, mediation and conflict-resolution work, including security and property issues affecting returns
• Maintain dialogue with community representatives and government and municipal counterparts across Kosovo
• Monitor community issues and open-source information and prepare briefs, analysis and reports for senior leadership
• Review policies and legislation to identify trends, gaps and inconsistencies affecting community rights

• International eligibility to serve outside the applicant's home country or country of permanent residence
• Nationals and permanent residents of Kosovo are not eligible
• Second-level university degree with ten years of relevant experience or first-level degree with twelve years
• At least five years of management experience and six years in roles concerning minority rights and issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of Kosovo's political situation and non-majority communities
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Valid driving licence and ability to drive a manual-transmission vehicle
• Ability to cope with physical hardship, limited infrastructure and extra working hours

• Advanced management qualification or specialization in human-rights protection mechanisms
• Prior work experience in Kosovo
• Working knowledge of Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian or another language spoken in the Mission area

• Minority Rights
• Political Analysis
• Policy Advice
• Conflict Resolution
• Mediation
• Advocacy
• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• Legislative Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Gender Mainstreaming

• Microsoft Windows
• Word Processing Software
• Email

• Open to international secondment only; remuneration and benefits are determined and borne by the nominating state authority
• Applications must be nominated by an OSCE participating State through the relevant national authority
• Suitable interviewed candidates will be placed on a three-year roster for fixed-term secondment posts
• Appointment is subject to medical clearance