National Legal Officer - Head Office (OSCE BaH) May, 2013

National Legal Officer - Head Office ID: VNBAHN00610 Grade: NP2 (BAM 3,338.00) Type of Appointment: Core Programme: Human Dimension Department Location: Head(Office) Number Needed: 1 Start of Contract: June 2013 End of Contract: 31. Dec 2013 Vacancy Notice Issued: 15. Apr 2013 Nationality: BiH Deadline for Application: 06. May 2013 The incumbent is one of a number of National Legal Officers (three based at HO and 4 in the field) performing similar duties. The incumbent monitors and analyses domestic legislation and provides written and oral legal advice on various issues of draft and existing legislation, implementation regulatory frameworks and policy affecting human rights and the rule of law. Such advisory services are regularly required to be provided to field officers as well as programmatic advisors and officers at head office and in the field. National Legal Officers also provide targeted inputs for the Head of Human Dimension Department, Deputy Director Programmes, Programmatic Legal Advisors, Senior Human Dimension Officers, Human Rights Officers and other senior staff, as appropriate. National Legal Officers play a crucial role in ensuring that the Department is able to follow domestic legislation, identify key legal issues and human rights concerns, and plan appropriate responses, actions and advocacy steps. Legal assessments made by the NLOs are important components for formulating and executing Department strategy. For the planning and implementation of any programmatic actions within the sphere of human rights and rule of law, they are key staff that influence the quality of analysis and possibilities for informed and appropriate actions taken by both the Rule of Law and the Human Righths TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyzes legal issues on human rights and the rule of law, as indicated by the relevant Head of Sections or Senior Human Dimension Officers, including, criminal law/civil law (substantive and procedural), administrative law, laws on social protection, and related anti-discrimination framework; Reviews domestic legislation and advises on compliance with international human rights standards; Supervises and coordinates work of rule of law monitors on the monitoring of the justice sector (including war crimes trials) and other aspects of the legal system as well as analyzing human rights issues that arise therein; OR, analyses and advises on national legislation relating to instances of discrimination, social protection, the social welfare network, access to remedies, and other related issues from the standpoint of compliance with international human rights standards. In this last case, the incumbent might also assume other administrative duties, such as giving inputs for project proposals, preparing budget requests or providing feedback forms; Contributes to analysis of human rights or rule of law issues in Head Office and field internal and external reports by conducting legal research and providing written explanations and/or by drafting internal or external reports; Meets with various international and domestic organizations and institutions and represents the Mission’s position. Such meetings also serve to inform other organisations of the Mission’s activities and ensure appropriate coordination with other organisations as necessary; Responds to queries received from Head Office or Field Offices and advises on legal remedies in individual cases or with respect to potential human rights violation of a larger group. Advises on appropriate follow up action to be taken by programmatic officers within the Department; Performs other related duties, as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: University Degree in Law (LLB); Minimum of 4 years professional experience in domestic legal system, including experience in human rights work. Established ability to interpret, analyze and apply legislation to factual situations; knowledge of European and international human rights conventions; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and 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 activities; Valid driving license. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that we will not be able to acknowledge each application and that not everyone will be called for an interview. OSCE is an equal opportunity organisation and encourages applications from suitably qualified women candidates. The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, as an equal opportunity organization, encourages female candidates to apply. Please note that only OSCE Application Forms will be considered for open positions (However, you can attach your references to the OSCE Application Form). Any BiH citizen who is interested in working with OSCE is welcome to download the Application Form (MSWord format) and send it by mail to OSCE Personnel office: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Personnel Office Fra Andjela Zvizdovica 1 71 000 Sarajevo Bosnia i Herzegovina E-mail: jobs.ba@osce.org