Security Sector Reform Adviser OSCE Montenegro (Norwegian nationals only)

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage needs assessment exercises designed to assess local law enforcement requirements.
• Develop and implement technical assistance in developing and implementing national strategies in line with international standards and best practices.
• Set priorities and develop guidelines for all Mission related law enforcement project activities.
• Make recommendations to law-enforcement agencies and criminal justice institutions on developing and implementing national strategies and annual action plans.
• Manage all relevant training activities and/or specialized assistance to local partners in the security sector.
• Identify and address structural needs in strategies, organizational change processes, legislation and institutional development for stakeholders and partners.
• Report to Programme Manager on relevant policies.
• Develop and maintain strong working relations with Government officials, national authorities, civil society and the international community.
• Ensure gender mainstreaming in the programme.
• Directly supervise three staff members.
• Act on behalf of the Security Co-Operation and Governance Programme Manager in his/her absence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Mission Specific Requirements

Mandatory:

• Extensive experience in the field of security sector governance and reform and politico-military affairs in relevant national and international agencies.
• Experience in the following areas: strategic development and planning, programme management, staff supervision.
• Comprehensive understanding of both the security sector situation in Montenegro and the overall political situation.
• Good understanding of policy matters in relation to the security sector reform agenda
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of the comprehensive approach to security and the concept of inclusive security.
• Experience of memorandum and report writing.

Desirable:

• Previous international policing experience in the areas of Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Records (PNR), Cyber Security, combatting illegal migration and police training and development.
• Experience in working with host country authorities, civil society and other relevant international partners.
• Knowledge of political developments within the region, including the legislative framework for police reform issues in Montenegro.
• Knowledge of the key OSCE commitments in the "Politico-military dimension".
• Working knowledge of the local languages

• Knowledge of other OSCE official working languages

Field of Expertise & experience

• First-level university degree in security studies, law or political science, or police and/or military equivalent.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the criminal justice system, law enforcement and/or working with security sector reform.
• Experience in international development, international relations or project management, including planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation.
• Knowledge of International Police Standards and human rights.
• Good drafting skills and the ability to tailor reports and presentations.
• Ability to compile and analyse information.
• Negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Professional fluency in English including excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender and diverse political views.