Human Resources Officer

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 workforce of approximately 3,500 employees. The organization focuses on a wide range of issues including arms control, human rights, and conflict prevention, and is committed to fostering cooperation among its member states to address security challenges.

Job Overview:
The Human Resources Officer position at the OSCE Mission in Kosovo is a critical role that involves managing various aspects of human resources within the mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting and applying OSCE HR policies, assisting in recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations. This position requires a strong understanding of human resources management practices, particularly in an international context, and the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks. The officer will also play a key role in workforce planning and will be expected to provide guidance and support to supervisors regarding job descriptions and recruitment activities. The role demands excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Human Resources Officer will undertake a variety of duties including: interpreting and applying OSCE HR policies and regulations; assisting the Chief of Human Resources Management with policy implementation; drafting requests for exceptions from HR regulations; coordinating job description drafting and classification processes; managing recruitment activities and ensuring timely updates of recruitment files; participating in workforce planning and making recommendations for recruitment and restructuring; analyzing requests from program managers; conducting training sessions on job classification and recruitment procedures; and acting as Officer in Charge during the Chief's absence. The officer will also be responsible for maintaining staffing and post tables, ensuring that job descriptions are accurate and up-to-date, and providing support in sensitive HR cases.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a first-level university degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a related field, along with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience in human resources management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as excellent organizational abilities. The candidate should have a very good understanding of HR practices in an international environment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate gender awareness and sensitivity, and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds while maintaining impartiality.

Educational Background:
A first-level university degree in human resources, personnel management, public/business administration, or a related field is mandatory. A second-level (advanced) university degree in Public or Business Administration, Management, Law, or a related field is desirable but not required.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in human resources, with a preference for candidates who have experience in recruitment and workforce planning. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing HR functions in an international context and should be able to demonstrate their ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Languages:
Professional fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent communication skills required for both oral and written forms. Knowledge of additional languages is considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a Senior Professional role and is offered on a fixed-term basis with a full-time schedule. The OSCE Mission in Kosovo is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. The maximum period of service in this post or in the same Mission is seven years. Candidates should be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance and that the organization does not request payment at any stage of the application process. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise or cancel the vacancy as needed.