Associate Programme Officer, Roma and Sinti Issues (S)

The Associate Programme Officer supports the development and implementation of programmatic activities related to Roma and Sinti issues within the OSCE area. The role involves monitoring human rights situations, drafting reports, facilitating dialogue, and supporting capacity-building initiatives to improve the situation of Roma and Sinti communities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of programmatic activities and projects related to Roma and Sinti issues, including the 2003 Action Plan and relevant Ministerial Council Decisions.
• Monitor, analyse and report on the human rights situation of Roma and Sinti in the OSCE area, proposing responses to senior management.
• Draft reports, analyses, briefing papers, memoranda, background materials, talking points and other materials related to Roma and Sinti human rights and policy processes.
• Analyse and monitor the impact of new legislation and policies on Roma and Sinti, identifying good policy models fostering inclusion and non-discrimination.
• Cooperate internally with ODIHR departments and establish contacts with OSCE institutions, field operations, intergovernmental and international organizations, national authorities, and Roma and pro-Roma civil society organizations.
• Contribute to communication, outreach and facilitation of dialogue activities, including planning meetings, field visits, bilateral and multilateral events, and drafting communication materials.
• Plan, develop and implement training activities and other events targeting stakeholders to strengthen capacity, facilitate dialogue and promote trust and understanding.

Requirements

• Second-level university degree in law, political science, sociology or social science, public administration, international relations or other disciplines related to human rights. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the second-level university degree.
• A minimum of two years (four years with a relevant first-level degree) of directly related professional work experience in human rights, public policy, or related field, preferably on Roma and Sinti issues.
• Very good understanding of the international environment and functioning of international human rights institutions and bodies in relation to minorities, combating racism and discrimination, equality and inclusion policies.
• Experience in human and minority rights, in Roma and Sinti issues or other vulnerable groups; familiarity with national, regional and international policies and initiatives addressing Roma and Sinti is desirable.
• Experience in designing, planning and implementing project activities addressing groups at risk of exclusion and/or discrimination, such as Roma and Sinti would be an asset.
• Experience in monitoring human rights or relevant field experience on human rights, preferably in relation to Roma and Sinti would be an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is essential; knowledge of another OSCE language is desirable.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• Ability to work in a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds.

Skills

• Human Rights Monitoring
• Minority Rights
• Roma and Sinti Issues
• Project Design
• Policy Analysis
• International Human Rights Institutions
• Combating Racism and Discrimination
• Equality and Inclusion Policies
• Report Writing
• Capacity Building
• Gender Awareness
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Dialogue Facilitation
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English