Environmental Affairs Adviser (S)

Job Posting Organization:
The Organization for security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1975, with a mission to promote peace, stability, and democracy in Europe. The OSCE operates in 57 participating States across Europe, Central Asia, and North America, and has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic, environmental, and human aspects. The OSCE Secretariat, located in Vienna, provides operational and administrative support to field operations and other institutions, ensuring that all participating States enjoy equal status and that decisions are made by consensus.

Job Overview:
The adviser" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Environmental Affairs Adviser position is a seconded role at the P3 level within the UN common system, focusing on supporting the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA). The adviser will be responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of projects related to transboundary natural resource management and environmental governance. This role requires close interaction with regional and local OSCE executive structures and other international actors, contributing to policy advice and capacity-building workshops. The adviser will work with minimal supervision, providing expert advice on project implementation modalities and programmatic activities in the field of environmental security, particularly in areas such as transboundary water management, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and good environmental governance. The incumbent will also ensure that project designs align with OSCE standards and support effective delivery, reporting, and visibility of program activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Environmental Affairs Adviser will undertake a variety of tasks, including: developing, implementing, and coordinating environmental projects in line with OSCE project management standards; identifying needs and priorities to ensure alignment with national and regional policies; organizing meetings, technical events, trainings, and conferences; establishing and maintaining working relations with international and regional organizations, initiatives, business partners, and NGOs; representing OCEEA at relevant meetings and events; identifying opportunities for joint activities and supporting coordinated program development; contributing to OCEEA policy and dialogue processes; collecting and analyzing environmental and social data; promoting synergies with other OCEEA programs; mobilizing and maintaining funding for environmental activities; and enhancing visibility of OCEEA activities through outreach materials and events.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a second-level university degree in Environmental Science, Economics, International Relations, or Political Sciences, with a focus on environmental security issues. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the second-level degree. Recognized project management certification is considered an asset. A minimum of five years of professional experience is required, preferably at the international or multilateral level, with working experience in diplomatic service and international organizations being a significant advantage. Familiarity with OSCE regions, particularly Central Asia, South Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe, or South Caucasus, is also beneficial. Candidates should have analytical skills and experience in developing policy briefs and analysis, as well as professional fluency in English and excellent communication and drafting skills. Knowledge of another OSCE language, particularly Russian, is an asset. Candidates should demonstrate gender and diversity awareness and sensitivity, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Master's Degree (second-level university degree or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Economics, International Relations, or Political Sciences, with a focus on environmental security issues. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by additional relevant experience.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of professional experience in relevant fields, with seven years required if holding a first-level degree. Experience at the international or multilateral level is preferred, along with familiarity with OSCE regions and security-related environmental issues. Working experience in diplomatic service and international organizations is considered an important asset.

Languages:
Professional fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent communication and drafting skills. Knowledge of another OSCE language, particularly Russian, is considered an asset and beneficial for the role.

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term secondment role, with a full-time schedule. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages nominations from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. The maximum period of service in this post is 10 years, and candidates are advised to conduct themselves in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. The OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application process, and appointments are subject to medical clearance. Candidates should apply through their respective authorities well in advance of the deadline to ensure timely processing.