Overview
This role involves participating in the conception, development, implementation, and evaluation of OSCE counter-terrorism programmes and projects. The incumbent will monitor programme development, identify issues, propose solutions, and liaise with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Participating in the conception, development, implementation and the evaluation of OSCE counter-terrorism programmes or projects in line with the OSCE counter-terrorism commitments;
- monitoring programme/project development and implementation; at each stage of the process, identifying possible problems and issues to be addressed and proposing corrective actions;
- liaising with relevant parties and stakeholders, including national authorities and external experts;
- identifying and tracking follow-up actions;
- As a portfolio manager, following closely the developments occurring in a series of thematic areas pertaining to counter-terrorism and/or identified as key issues to the TNTD/ATU activities;
- With a strong focus on human rights, rule of law, and strong awareness on gendered aspects of violent extremism and terrorism, identify trends and possible gaps; and propose course of action;
- Capturing best practices and lessons learned;
- Facilitating their proper dissemination within the OSCE environment;
- Participating actively as a representative of the TNTD/ATU in counter-terrorism activities set up by other OSCE institutions and bodies, international and regional organizations as well as other stakeholders;
- Facilitating the co-ordination of the assigned portfolio activities with those developed by other OSCE Institutions and Field Operations;
- Reporting to the relevant OSCE bodies as required, including the Security Committee;
- Providing expert advice as requested by the Secretary General or the Chairman-in-Office through the Head of the Unit;
- Avoiding overlapping and duplication of work, identify, exploring and fostering synergies and complementarities between the ATU and possible project partners;
- Drawing on OSCE strength in terms of facilitation abilities and political visibility;
- Facilitating interaction between the participating States following PC Decision No. 1063 and other relevant OSCE documents, including bilateral technical assistance and co-operation in the assigned portfolio.
- Identify, together with the interested participating States, gaps, needs, requirements and resources for assistance in implementing counter-terrorism measures;
- Assisting in identifying possible additional tasking by the Permanent Council of the OSCE field presences in close co-operation and agreement with host governments;
- Assisting H//TNTD/ATU and the Deputy Head in providing guidance to fund managers of OSCE executive structures to facilitate the achievement of the established counter-terrorism goals;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- A minimum of seven years (five years with a relevant second-level degree) of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in political affairs, with a strong focus on human rights;
- Understanding of UN SCR 2242 and the women, peace and security agenda, and at least two years with international organizations and previous experience at the OSCE (Institutions/field operations) is a distinct asset;
- Solid understanding of the global counterterrorism framework and relevant OSCE documents and UN resolutions;
- Established relevant professional experience in human rights and rule of law;
- Established relevant experience in project management and donor relations;
- Experience liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including high-level government and international organizations.
Qualifications
A first-level university degree in international relations, political science, criminology, international law, human rights, terrorism studies, security studies or a closely related field;
