Оглас за вработување во OSCE

National Legal Officer (shortterm appointment) in the Head of Mission and

Central Services Department / Policy and Programme Support Unit

Candidates must have the following qualifications:
University degree in law;
Master in legal studies. preferably International law, or Bar Exam would be an asset Minimum four уеагѕ of professional experience in practicing law at national including some уеагѕ at international level as an asset
Excellent written and oral oommunication skills in English language and in the local languages
Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and responsibilities
Valid driving license

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission, the incumbent:
Provides legal advice and assistance to Head of Mission, Deputy Head of Mission, Chief Fund Administration and other Senior Mission Members on a wide range of matters of importance to the lawful and proper functioning of the Mission;
Liaises with Legal services in OSCE Secretariat regarding compliance with and consistent application of OSCE rules and procedures;
Drafts legal opinions and researches, reviews and prepares contracts and other legal documents related to legal and administrative issues in line with lawful and proper functioning of programmatic activities of the Mission;
Advises on personnel matters such as disciplinary cases or appeals against administrative decisions;
Advises on the applicability of international law in regard to reviewing and/or drafting Memoranda of Understanding;
Provides expertise and interpretation of the host country law on wide variety of issues, including the lawful and proper functioning of the Mission and its interest, including but not limited to elections, labor law, criminal law, administrative law, civil law, property, contracts, insurance, court and other bodies' procedures, privileges and immunities, taxation etc.
Analyzes documents and decisions of courts and appeal bodies for soundness of legal reasoning and quality; and performs other duties as assigned.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 05 April 2015

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link, found under http://www.osce.org/employment/43284

In case of technical difficulties with online application, applicants may submit a duly completed OSCE offline application form which can be downloaded from here, The OSCE application form, completed in English with quoted vacancy number, shouid be sent by email to personnel-mk@osce.org

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE application form or in other languages than the English language would not be considered. The recruitment procedure may take up to a month and we will be in further contact with you only if you are selected for an interview.

The OSCE retains the discretion to readvertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer the position with modified terms of reference or a different duration. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from ali national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.