Overview
The Programme Officer will assist in the overall anti-trafficking work of the Office, focusing on the analysis of political, legal, and human dimension situations related to trafficking in human beings in OSCE participating States.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the analysis of political, legal and human-dimension developments in participating States related to trafficking in human beings (THB); collecting and analysing regional trends; preparing comparative assessments against international standards; and providing conclusions and recommendations to inform policy development, legal reform and potential OSCE commitments, including Extra Budgetary fundraising opportunities;
- Developing research concepts and terms of reference for background studies and occasional papers; supervising contracted experts; and conducting regional, country or sectoral analyses and provide analytical inputs to support technical assistance, capacity-building and programme planning;
- Collecting and analysing information from participating States, international organizations, NGOs and other partners to identifying good practices, supporting strategic planning and ensuring regular updates to the Special Representative on key developments and emerging trends;
- Drafting, editing and finalizing high-quality written outputs, including briefing and talking points, speeches, research papers, policy papers, meeting minutes and mission reports, for internal use and public dissemination;
- Maintaining regular working-level contacts with delegations of participating States and Partners for Co-operation, relevant authorities, NGOs, OSCE institutions, field operations and international organizations to ensure effective coordination and integrate expert input into visits, events, research and projects;
- Contributing to the assessment of national and regional anti-trafficking programmes; participating in project development and content formulation; may act as project manager; and supporting efforts to secure extra-budgetary funding;
- Organizing meetings, workshops, technical seminars and conferences, including the Alliance Conference; preparing related background materials, agendas and correspondence; and performing additional administrative, logistical and operational tasks as assigned;
- Performing other related duties as required.
Required Experience
- A minimum of seven years (five years with a relevant second-level university degree) of progressively responsible professional-level experience in anti-trafficking, human rights, rule of law, migration, or related fields within international, governmental, or civil society organizations;
- Demonstrated knowledge of THB and anti-trafficking stakeholders at national and international levels;
- Experience in the implementation of multi-lateral policy and practice activities related to human trafficking, including in areas of prevention, prosecution and/or protection and assistance; experience in the areas of vulnerability analysis and/or emerging issues such as use of technology and financial investigation desirable.
Qualifications
A first-level university degree in international relations, international development, public international law, human rights law, social or political sciences or related subjects.
