Employment

Administration and support work provides a variety of day-to-day specialized support services for the substantive activities of the organization and required to make a field activity operational.

Minimum requirements common to all administrative positions

• Supervisory and management experience
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Desirable

• Previous international field experience
• Leadership skills

Administration and support work may include:

Communications

Minimum requirements

• University degree in telecommunications, electronic engineering or related field or relevant experience in information, communications or networking
• Relevant professional experience in the design, implementation and operation of complex communications networks including the implementation of international communications projects
• Ability to provide technical advice and guidance, and to plan for the introduction and use of a wide range of communications equipment in field locations
• Knowledge of mobile and base station radio, satellite, PTT and cellular systems in support of voice and data communications systems.

Information technology and information management

Minimum requirements

• Degree in computer science or related field or proven 2 years professional experience in managing information systems and supporting users
• Experience of Windows NT 4.0 workstation and server, MS Office Suite, Internet with emphasis on network administration
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills in a technology environment with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment with multiple priorities

Security

Minimum requirements

• University degree in a field related to security and safety matters or evidence of specialized training or proven experience in law enforcement, security and safety matters in a civilian or military environment
• Ability to identify and analyse emerging security problems and propose solutions

Desirable

• Police/military background

Transportation

Minimum requirements

• Relevant experience in transportation/shipping matters
• Technical knowledge of transportation/shipping terminology and packing systems associated with international purchasing and transportation

Supply and logistics

Minimum requirements

• University degree in logistics, business/public administration, engineering or related field or proven experience in any discipline of logistics management and support, such as procurement, mission management, inventory or warehouse management and support

Desirable

• Experience working in international field mission operations and/or military logistics related activities
• Experience in administrative project management and development

Procurement

Minimum requirements

• University degree in business administration, management, commerce or commercial law, economics or related field or relevant professional experience in procurement and contracting
• Very good negotiation skills

Budget and finance

Minimum requirements

• Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field or certification from a recognized accounting institution or relevant professional experience in budget, accounting or finance
• Knowledge and experience working with computerized financial systems and in utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Desirable

• Working knowledge of financial packages including Oracle

General administration

Minimum requirements

• Degree in public/business administration, management, finance, personnel management or related field or proven professional experience in all aspects of general administration (personnel, finance, etc.)
• Very good organizational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the OSCE administrative regulations, rules, policies and practices

Human resources management

Minimum requirements

• University degree in human resources, personnel management, public/business administration, or related field or proven professional experience in personnel management and administration, including recruiting, contracting and entitlements administration
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Desirable

• Experience working with human resources management information systems

Training

Minimum requirements

• University degree in human resources management, public administration, international relations, international law or other related field
• Proven experience in adult education or in the design, development, management and implementation of training courses for staff development
• Ability to write and edit training materials
• Good presentation and communications skills
• Sound computer skills to include MS Power Point
• Familiarity with multimedia presentation equipment

Desirable

• Experience using graphic design software

Buildings management

Minimum requirements

• University degree in civil or mechanical engineering, architecture, facility management or related technical field and/or proven professional experience in buildings management, construction, site inspection/engineering, sanitary and/or electrical engineering or related work in an international context combined with solid knowledge in the field of construction
• Experience in the implementation of CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) systems