Organization Name: Good Governance – YER
Location: Yerevan,AM
Grade: NP1
Closing Date of application: 12-03-2012
No. of Posts: 1
Background
The OSCE Office in Yerevan invites applications from highly qualified, energetic and experienced Armenian professionals for the Extra-budgetary (ExB) part-time post of National Legal Officer at the Good Governance Unit of the Office. The post duration is limited to the Project activities (till July 2013).
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Head of Office/ Good Governance Officer and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer of the Good Governance Programme, the incumbent will provide advice and input on legal matters to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as they relate to the interpretation of the Electoral Code of Armenia during the implementation of project activities. In particular, the incumbent is required to check all training materials, brochures and PSA’s for consistency with the provisions of the Electoral Code, including any amendments that occur. Also, in view of the expected increase in workload for the Fund Administration Unit (FAU) the incumbent is expected to assist the PIU and FAU staff on contractual matters and any other legal matters related to project implementation. For the proper implementation of his/her duties the incumbent is required to maintain relations with project partners at various levels.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Provides day-to-day legal assistance to the PIU and Office staff (including the FAU) by:
1. Maintaining contacts with state bodies responsible for election administration on their interpretation of the provisions of the Electoral Code and other legal documents related to the conduct of elections;
2. Assisting PIU and implementing partners in drafting manuals, training materials for training election officials, domestic observers, law enforcement personnel in charge of investigating and prosecuting possible electoral violations; check their consistency with Electoral Code;
3. Advising PIU and FAU staff on contractual matters and other legal matters related to project implementation;
4. Perform other duties as required.
Necessary Qualifications
1. First-level university degree in law, political science or public administration;
2. At least 2 years of legal experience (preferably in the field of elections, public administration, political party), including experience in working with international organizations ;
3. Proven knowledge of election administration system in Armenia;
4. Computer literacy with practical experience with Microsoft packages;
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Russian and in local language;
6. Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds;
7. Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
8. Holding a valid driving license.
Remuneration Package
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is EUR 604 (part-time). Social benefits will include participation in the Van Breda medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE’s
online
application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment/43284 .
Please note that offline applications (by e-mail, fax or hard copy) will NOT be considered by the OSCE Office in Yerevan.
The applications must be registered
online
not later than 18:00 on Monday, March 12, 2012 .
The OSCE, as an equal opportunity organization, encourages female candidates to apply. The OSCE Office in Yerevan will use a transparent and competitive screening process. It will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest.
Closing Date: Monday, 12 March 2012
