Belgrade, Serbia
OSCE Mission to Serbia, Belgrade
Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00638
Vacancy type: Intern
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 25 May 2020
Deadline for application: 15 June 2020 – 23: 59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 15 September 2020
Background
This call for applications is open for persons with the citizenship of one of the OSCE participating States, excluding the sole citizenship of the Republic of Serbia. Persons who are older than 30 years on the date of the deadline of the vacancy notice or who have already served six months of internship in the OSCE, irrespective of the duty station, are not eligible to apply.
The Office of the Head of Mission (OHoM) of the OSCE Mission to Serbia is looking for a Communication Intern for its Political, Communication and Reporting Section (PCRS).
The incumbent will undertake an unpaid internship for the duration of up to six months, subject to the requirements of the service and satisfactory performance by the incumbent. Please note that all internships with the OSCE are unpaid. The OSCE is not in a position to pay any remuneration during the period of internship nor reimburse travel expenses to or from the place of assignment.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The selected intern will have the opportunity to gain an overview of the work of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, focusing on communication and public information. Under the supervision of the National Political and Press Affairs Officer, the intern will carry out the following duties:
Draft the daily Headline news review and daily news updates; Deliver the morning press briefing for the Mission’s senior staff; Draft feature stories for the OSCE Mission to Serbia’s website; Assist in the preparation of the Mission’s communication material, including press releases, media advisories, etc.; Research and identify new opportunities to enhance public awareness of the OSCE Mission’s work and activities, to improve its public profile through its social media platforms by engaging followers in dynamic and interactive ways; Assist in designing and co-ordinating social media initiatives with the aim of breaking down the complexities of issues dealt with by the Mission and bringing it closer to the Serbian public; Assist in organizing the Mission’s outreach activities; Perform other duties as required.
Necessary Qualifications
- Citizenship of one of the OSCE participating States, excluding the sole citizenship of the Republic of Serbia;
- Applicants should be under the age of 30 on the date of the deadline of this vacancy;
- Applicants who have already served six months of internship in the OSCE, irrespective of the duty station, are not eligible to apply;
- University degree in political studies, law, international relations, or completion of at least three years of full-time studies in the aforementioned fields from an accredited institution;
- Previous experience with drafting and editing communication material and articles would be an asset;
- Fluency in English and excellent communication skills;
- Fluency in Serbian would be an asset;
- Strong analytical, research and drafting skills;
- Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages;
- Ability and willingness to work with people of different nationalities, cultural and religious backgrounds and diverse political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
- Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE core values and competencies by studying the OSCE Competency Model available at: //jobs.osce.org/osce-competency-model’>https: //jobs.osce.org/osce-competency-model.
Required competencies
Core values
- Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
- Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
- Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work
Core competencies
- Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
- Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
- Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
- Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
- Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)
- Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances
- Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
- Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
- Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities
Remuneration Package
The incumbent will undertake an internship in the duration of up to six months, starting approx. on 15 September 2020. Candidates are requested to indicate their availability dates in the cover letter.
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 reside in Belgrade as the place of assignment and who do not receive financial support from an educational institution. In 2020, this compensation amounts to EUR 12.5 per day (i.e. 10% of the Board and Lodging Allowance).
The selected interns must provide evidence of health insurance coverage which 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 98.82 per month). The OSCE shall bear the premium costs of group life and accident/disability insurance.
Participation in an internship program does not constitute a commitment to future employment with the OSCE.
How To Apply
Please apply online through the OSCE website ( //jobs.osce.org’>https: //jobs.osce.org) no later than 15 June 2020. Please mention your availability dates in the cover letter.
Only online applications will be considered; applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 10 July 2020 should consider there will be no follow up to their application.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
Contact Tel. No: 011-3606 100, ext.: 4133, 4157, 4130, 4127, 4153 (Human Resources Office)
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer an internship with modified terms of reference or for a different duration.
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