Careers at OSCE · Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Overview
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe works on a comprehensive approach to security across its participating States. Its activities cover politico-military security, economic and environmental issues, and the human dimension, including human rights, elections, rule of law, and media freedom.
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International Consultant on Internal Investigation for KP
Associate HR Innovation Officer
Administrative Officer
International Consultant to Conduct Training on Renewable Energy Integration into Central Electricity Grids
General Services Officer
Communications Officer
Adviser on Gender Issues
Internship - Economic and Environmental Dimension
Investigator (S)
Chief, Legislative Assistance and Rule of Law
Administrative Assistant
Associate HR Co-ordinator (S)
International Intern, Political, Communication and Reporting Section
Associate Communications Officer
Senior Project Associate
Associate Extra-budgetary Contributions Officer
International Consultant: GIS Application Developer
Project Assistant
Military Member
Project Associate
Special Adviser on Non-Albanian Communities and Outreach Co-ordinator
Consultant, Financial Monitoring
Witness Engagement Consultant – Ukraine Monitoring Initiative
Internship - Human Dimension
Human Resources Assistant
Internship - Core Operational Functions
Internship - Cross-Dimensional Work Areas
National Finance Officer (NP1)
Cleaner
Senior National Expert on Administrative Investigations and Anti-Corruption Reporting
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Career context
Working at OSCE
OSCE careers include political affairs, conflict prevention, mediation, human rights, democratization, elections, policing, border management, program management, communications, finance, logistics, and field-mission support. The organization’s field operations give particular weight to the context and functional requirements in each notice.
The OSCE has institutions and offices in Vienna, Warsaw, The Hague, Prague, and field operations across its region.
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How to apply for OSCE jobs
OSCE candidates apply to specific vacancies in its online system. Contracted, seconded, consultant, and roster routes have different eligibility and nomination rules, including nationality conditions for many posts.
How to apply
- 1Check whether the vacancy is contracted, seconded, consultancy, roster, or another appointment type and read its eligibility conditions.
- 2Create or update the online application and document evidence relevant to the mandate, grade, and duty-station context.
- 3Submit a complete application before the deadline. For seconded roles, follow the instructions for the participating State or nominating authority.
Selection process
OSCE says Human Resources first long-lists candidates against minimum requirements. The public process then applies role-appropriate assessment and selection steps; its roster route is a pool of pre-assessed candidates and does not guarantee an appointment.
Requirements and selection stages vary by vacancy. Check the individual job page for the exact criteria, deadline and application instructions.
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Quick answers
Frequently asked questions about OSCE careers
What is the OSCE’s security approach?+
The OSCE describes a comprehensive approach that connects politico-military, economic and environmental, and human-dimension issues.
Does the OSCE recruit for field missions?+
Yes. Its work includes field operations as well as institutions and Secretariat functions.
What skills are relevant to OSCE careers?+
Relevant roles can require political analysis, human rights, elections, policing, mediation, program delivery, and operational support, depending on the post.
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