Associate Communications 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 established in 1975, with a mission to promote peace, stability, and democracy in Europe and beyond. The OSCE has 57 participating States and operates in various countries, focusing on a comprehensive approach to security that includes politico-military, economic, environmental, and human aspects. The organization emphasizes arms control, human rights, national minorities, and democratization, among other areas. The OSCE Secretariat, located in Vienna, provides operational and administrative support to field operations and other institutions, ensuring effective coordination of policy advice and management decisions.

Job Overview:
The Associate Communications Officer position is integral to the OSCE's communication strategy, focusing primarily on digital communications. The role involves providing a full range of communication support and advice to key stakeholders within the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with other communications professionals to enhance the visibility and recognition of the OSCE's work. This includes maintaining the OSCE public website, developing communication products, and ensuring that the organization's messaging is consistent and effective across various platforms. The position requires collaboration with different departments and institutions within the OSCE to deliver high-quality communication outputs that align with the organization's priorities and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Communications Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintaining the content and structure of the OSCE public website on a daily basis, ensuring it is up-to-date and meets the needs of various audience groups.
• Guiding and supporting internal website contributors, providing troubleshooting, training, and coaching as necessary.
• Collaborating with OSCE Secretariat programs and departments to create and deliver communication products that align with organizational priorities.
• Coordinating with communications teams from OSCE Institutions and Field Operations to ensure streamlined and professional communication.
• Developing engaging texts, visuals, and stories for distribution across multiple communication channels.
• Participating in a duty roster and performing other duties as required to support the overall communication strategy of the OSCE.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a second-level university degree in journalism, communications, multimedia, political science, international affairs, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of relevant experience will be accepted. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, including social media, multimedia, and website management, is required. Experience in an international organization, NGO, or as a journalist is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate political judgment, analytical skills, and the ability to present the organization's activities convincingly to external audiences. Familiarity with content management systems, particularly Drupal, is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a second-level university degree in a relevant field such as journalism, communications, multimedia, political science, or international affairs. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by two additional years of relevant experience. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of communication within an international context and for effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of professional experience in communications, with a preference for candidates who have worked in international organizations, NGOs, or journalism. Candidates with a first-level university degree must have four years of relevant experience. This experience should include writing, editing, and producing communication materials, as well as managing social media and multimedia content. The ability to apply political judgment and analytical skills in communication efforts is also crucial.

Languages:
Professional fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of another OSCE official language is desirable, as it enhances the candidate's ability to engage with a broader audience and contributes to the organization's multilingual communication strategy.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as an international secondment, and candidates must be nominated by their respective participating States. The OSCE emphasizes diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. The maximum period of service in this post is 10 years, and candidates should be aware that OSCE officials are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. The position is full-time, and the target start date is as soon as possible. The OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application process.