International Intern, Political, Communication and Reporting Section

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe - OSCE

Internship Closes 31 Aug 2026 16 days left

Overview

The OSCE Mission to Serbia is seeking an intern for its Political, Communication and Reporting Section to assist with political and reporting activities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assisting in drafting, reviewing and proofreading reports, correspondence, talking points, background materials, media summaries, articles, draft legislation and other written products;
  • Conducting fact-finding, research, information verification and analytical tasks, and compiling information to support the work of the Office of the Head of Mission;
  • Developing and maintaining overviews of the status of key reform initiatives and other priority issues on which the Mission provides assistance;
  • Liaising with the Mission's field teams and programmatic departments to ensure the accuracy, consistency and comprehensiveness of the Mission's written products;
  • Drafting the daily headline news review and news updates and, when required, providing backup in delivering morning press briefings for the Mission's senior staff;
  • Supporting the preparation of field visits and selected meetings, including drafting of meeting minutes, as required;
  • Maintaining, organizing and streamlining the use of the Units’ archives and information management systems;
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
Required Experience

Previous experience in an international organization or in diplomacy, in governmental or civil society organizations, or in political organizations would be an asset.

Qualifications

University degree in political studies, law, international relations, development studies, journalism, communication, or similar fields, or completion of at least two years of full-time studies in the aforementioned fields from an accredited institution in lieu.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English, with excellent communication skills;
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian language would be an asset;
Contract Duration
three months, with the possibility of extension for another and final three months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
The OSCE is not in a position to pay any remuneration or cover expenses incurred by the intern. However, some compensation towards the cost of living will be offered to interns who do not have registered residence in Belgrade and who do not receive financial support from an educational institution. In 2027, this compensation will amount to EUR 17.4 per day (i.e. 10% of the Board and Lodging Allowance). In addition, the OSCE will cover the costs of any official travel undertaken during the internship. The selected interns must provide evidence of health insurance coverage that is valid for Serbia, otherwise they shall be obliged to join the OSCE group health insurance for the period of their internship, in which case they shall pay the corresponding premium in full (EUR 129.44 per month). The OSCE shall bear the premium costs of group life and accident/disability insurance.
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