National Legal Officer (OSCE) vacancy notice - July, 2014

ID: VNBAHN00668 Grade: NP2 (BAM 3,503.92) Type of Appointment: Core Programme: Human Dimension Department Location: Head(Office) Number Needed: 1 Start of Contract: Sep 2014 End of Contract: Vacancy Notice Issued: 18. Jun 2014 Nationality: BiH Deadline for Application: 09. Jul 2014 The incumbent is one of the three National Legal Officers, (two based at HO and one in Banja Luka) 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. 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, Programmatic Legal Advisors, 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 National Legal Officers are important components for formulating and executing Department strategy. For the planning and implementation of any programmatic actions within the sphere of human rights, they are key staff that influence the quality of analysis and possibilities for informed and appropriate actions taken by the Human Rights Project. TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyses legal issues on human rights, as indicated by the supervisor or relevant advisers of the Human Rights Project, including, civil law (substantive and procedural), administrative law, laws on social protection, antidiscrimination and national human rights institutions, as well as Annex 7 related legal and policy framework and relevant court decisions; Reviews domestic legislation and advises on compliance with international human rights standards; Provides oral and written feedback and analysis on diverse human rights issues following the requests made by the Human Rights Officers and other members of the Human Rights Team in the field, including advice on individual cases; 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; Performs other related duties, as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: University Degree in Law (LLB), preferably with Bar Examination passed; Minimum of 5 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 and willingness to work as a team member and with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds and diverse political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity with tact and diplomacy in dealing with both external persons and multinational staff; Excellent organisational skills, with ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and process large amounts of information; Valid driving license and willingness to self-drive. 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. Executive Officer to the Deputy Head of Mission ID: VNBAHS00670 Deadline: 15.Jul 2014 Type: International Legal Adviser, Major Crimes and Legal Reform ID: VNBAHS00669 Deadline: 15.Jul 2014 Type: International 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