Associate Project Officer (Security) (P2)

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe - OSCE

Warsaw, Poland

Staff Closes 03 Aug 2026 11 days left

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Overview

Associate Project Officer (Security) contributes to strengthening responses to hate crimes and the security needs of at-risk communities by facilitating and co-ordinating project outputs.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and implementing project activities, ensuring timely delivery of outputs and achievement of expected results.
Organizing capacity-building events, diagnostic workshops, and community security events.
Supporting the development of thematic papers and guidance notes on addressing hate crime and providing support to hate crime victims.
Supporting stakeholder co-ordination by organizing meetings, workshops and consultations.
Preparing and maintaining substantive project documentation by drafting concept notes, background papers, agendas and terms of reference for experts.

Required Experience

At least 4 years (2 years with relevant second-level university degree) of relevant professional experience in the field of human rights, anti-discrimination, and/or hate crime/security; Demonstrated experience in implementing and developing projects, in particular donor-funded projects; Proven experience of organizing training workshops, with experience of supporting the training of criminal justice and civil society actors; Proven experience of working with state authorities and representatives of diverse communities.

Qualifications

Minimum first-level university degree in human rights, international relations, development studies or education.

Other Details

Languages Required

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Languages Preferred

knowledge of other official OSCE languages would be an asset

Contract Duration

The initial contract will be for one year, renewable until the project ends. The expected duration of the project is until March 2028.

Work Modality

Not specified

Remuneration

Monthly remuneration is approximately EUR 5,600 depending on post adjustment and family status. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Poland. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. The Organization contributes an amount equivalent to 15% of the employee's salary to this Fund and the employee contributes 7.5%. Other allowances and benefits are similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System. Appointments are normally made at Step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. In exceptional cases, an initial appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered.

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