Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM)

Overview

Overseeing and managing the implementation of the Mission's mandate, plans, and policies, and providing strategic advice to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the implementation of the Mission's mandate, plans and policies, co-ordinating departments/programmes including the related administrative and operational matters
• Providing strategic advice to the senior management on Mission priorities in such areas as the development of policies and programmes, management and administration
• Co-ordinating and advising Heads of Departments to ensure that the Mission's programming adhere to the mandate and that objectives are met in accordance with the Mission's strategic orientation
• Reporting to the HoM on the Mission's activities and their progress
• Ensuring co-operation and integration of programmatic and administrative activities through sound procedures, practices and tools, contributing to a comprehensive approach and consistency in the implementation of the Mission's mandate, including in such areas as budget, human resources management, and security
• Liaising, negotiating and maintaining effective communication with external interlocutors such as Kosovo institutions, as well as with the OSCE Secretariat and other executive structures as guided by the Head of Mission
• Providing guidance, support, performance evaluation, supervision and mentoring to senior staff and other staff in the areas of their responsibility
• Supporting Mission-wide co-ordination and strategic guidance on local dialogue facilitation and community engagement approaches in line with the Mission's mandate and strategic priorities
• Acting as Gender Focal Point within the Mission
• Deputizing for the HoM in her/his absence
• Performing other duties as required

Required Experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant, diversified, and progressively responsible professional experience including at least 5 years at the management level relevant to the actual position. Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or Governments. Experience in preparing analytical reports. Experience in dealing with press and media. Proven experience in leading organizations through complex transitions and change management, delivering effective change with a compelling vision for the future. Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and promote effective working relationships with public officials (at governmental and municipal levels), diplomatic corps and international organizations, civil society whilst maintaining strict impartiality and objectivity. Demonstrated ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently. Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited timeframes. Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications. Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities. Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity. In-depth regional knowledge with professional work experience in settings similar to the one of the Mission's and in the areas covered by the Mission mandate. Strong management skills, including in strategic planning, budgeting, results-based programme development and management. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departments, sections, and offices throughout the Mission with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining strict impartiality and objectivity. Work experience in South Eastern Europe. Experience working in field operation/s.

Qualifications

Second-level university degree in political sciences, public or international law, international relations, or another related field; a first-level university degree in relevant field(s) in combination with two years of additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the second-level university degree.

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