Associate HR Co-ordinator (P2)

Please note that this position is currently funded until 14 October 2027 and any further extension will be subject to the availability of extrabudgetary funds.

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security‑building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter‑terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.

The post is located in the Direction and Management Unit within the OSCE Secretariat’s Department of Human Resources (DHR).

DHR provides organizational structure and support to meet business needs by effectively managing the employee lifecycle. Human resources play an essential role in supporting, developing, and co-creating a positive culture in the workplace. Within this context, the Direction and Management Unit co-ordinates the strategic human resource planning for the OSCE. It ensures coherent and consistent planning and delivery of HR management (HRM) services across DHR, the Secretariat, and the OSCE.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Co-ordinating HR actions concerning the issuance and extension of senior officials’ appointments/assignments.

Planning and tracking of key milestones, ensuring proactive initiation of appointment, extension and, where applicable, performance evaluation processes;

Co-ordinating the HR actions needed for the appointment or assignment of acting heads or deputy heads of executive structures, as well as officers-in-charge;

Monitoring timelines and following up with relevant internal and external stakeholders;

Providing guidance on procedural steps in alignment with Chair's Manual and OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules.

Unified Budget planning and co-ordination

Co-ordinating the inputs from DHR units;

-Liaising with the Department of Management and Finance (DMF) to ensure consistency with broader Secretariat budget and financial planning;

- Drafting budget narratives and supporting revisions and updates based on organizational priorities.

Planning and co-ordination of cross-cutting HR management issues.

Co-ordinating the Director of DHR's engagement with representatives of participating States, heads of OSCE executive structures and HR counterparts in other executive structures;

Facilitating communication on HR management matters across the OSCE and helping align HR initiatives across executive structures;

Participating in working groups or task forces to address cross-organizational HR priorities and challenges.

Review of HR requirements in extra-budgetary projects

Reviewing project proposals for staffing plans and alignment with OSCE HR policies;

Ensuring harmonization of contractual modalities and cost effectiveness;

Liaising with project managers and DHR policy teams to ensure compliance.

Audit recommendations and compliance monitoring

Co-ordinating with the responsible DHR units to gather information and develop management responses;

Monitoring the implementation and follow-up actions to ensure timely closure of audit items;

Maintaining accurate records and providing regular progress reports to senior management.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat, please see https://www.osce.org/secretariat

Necessary Qualifications:

First-level university degree in human resource management, social studies or a related discipline;

A minimum of four years (two years with a second-level university degree) of professional-level experience in human resource management, public or business administration, preferably in an international organization;

Demonstrated experience in co-ordinating among diverse stakeholders;

Proven knowledge of contemporary HR management issues and practices;

Experience drafting, reviewing and presenting business communications, such as talking points, presentations, reports and concept notes;

Familiarity with project development and management methodologies;

Experience with budgeting processes, including preparation or review of financial inputs and narratives, would be an asset;

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;

Working knowledge of at least one other language from the OSCE region is an asset;

Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;

Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;

Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of online communication tools.

Remuneration Package: Monthly remuneration is around EUR 6,100, with the actual monthly salary depending on post adjustment and family status. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Other allowances and benefits are similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System.

Appointments are normally made at Step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. In exceptional cases, an initial appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered. This depends on factors such as relevant experience exceeding minimum requirements or higher previous remuneration. Any such request by a candidate must be reviewed and approved by the OSCE before the appointment

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts, should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.

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.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see

https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model

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The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation, therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 7 years.

Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 62 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

Issued by: OSCE Secretariat

Requisition ID: SEC001068

Contract Type: International Contracted

Grade: P2

Job Level: Professional

Job Type: Contracted

Number of posts: 1

Issue Date: Aug 31, 2026

Closing Date: Sep 29, 2026

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Schedule: Full-time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)

Job Field: Human Resources Management

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

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