Moldova: Senior Political Officer, OSCE Mission to Moldova

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• University education in international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields
• Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or governments
• Experience in preparing analytical reports
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Knowledge of regional political history and developments
• Diplomatic and negotiating skills
• Some knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments
• Extensive experience in political analysis and reporting
• Experience in liaising with governmental and non-governmental organizations
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and demonstrated track record of coordinating and motivating teams
• Professional fluency in English and Russian languages and the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely
• Cultural sensitivity and sound judgement
• Demonstrated 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

• Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and emails

• Knowledge of the Romanian language (desirable)

• Experience in working in the region and knowledge of the historical and current political situation in the Mission area (desirable)

• Strong mediation and negotiation skills (desirable)

• Experience working in an international organization, diplomacy or with public affairs (desirable)

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Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Mission Leadership, the incumbent will serve as the Mission's Senior Political Officer, taking lead responsibility for the following tasks in support of the Mission's mandate:

1. Is the primary drafter and editor of the Mission's reporting;

2. Maintains a broad array of contacts and provides political advice on developments in Moldova, on both the left and the right bank;

3. Coordinates the work of the Mission's Political Office;

4. Participates in and facilitates negotiations between the sides in all different formats of the Transdniestrian settlement process;

5. Acts as liaison for the Mission with political and public officials and non-governmental representatives throughout Moldova on all mandate issues;

6. Supervises the work of three staff;

7. Performs other duties as required.

PAE Government Services, under contract for the U.S. Department of State, is seeking applications from well-qualified U.S. citizens for the following position within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE):

Senior Political Officer

Level: Middle Management

Area of Expertise: Political Affairs

Vacancy Number: VNMOLS00177

Duty Station: Chisinau

Apply by: 24 November for full consideration

View the job description:

https://www.pae.com/careers-react-opportunities

In order to receive full consideration, interested parties should create an online application and enter the relevant vacancy number at: https://www.pae.com/careers-react by 24 November. Only finalists will be contacted. PAE-REACT will interview short-listed candidates in order to make nominations by the OSCE deadline.