european Union office IN KOSOVO /
EUROPEAN UNION SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE
EUSR SUPPORT TEAM
1. / Position title under service contract:
Vacancy Number: / Assistant to Senior Adviser on Political Affairs/North-Dialogue Coordinator
LS 001/2014
2. / Category/Grade: / Grade 3
3. / Notice issued on:
Deadline for applications: / 12 June 2014
30 June 2014
4. / Unit/Office/Section: / European Union Special Representative in Kosovo Support Team
Duty Station: Mitrovica North
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european Union office IN KOSOVO /
EUROPEAN UNION SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE
EUSR SUPPORT TEAM
5. / Starting date: / July 2014[1]
6. / Scope of Position: / To undertake duties as assigned as part of the EUSR in Kosovo Support Team. Assistant to Senior Adviser on Political Affairs/North-Dialogue Coordinator works under direct supervision of the Senior Adviser on Political Affairs/North, Dialogue Coordinator, and is administratively attached to the EUSR Office in Pristina.
7. / Terms of references: / · Assist the Senior Political Adviser/North, Dialogue Coordinator with written translation of documents, reports, letters and outgoing official and formal communication;
· Assist the Senior Political Adviser/North, Dialogue Coordinator with simultaneous and consecutive translation and note taking;
· Translate and takes minutes at meetings and conferences, as well as prepare the respective drafts and documents;
· Create files and retrieve documents making sure that they are filed correctly and secured in accordance with the regulations in force;
· Help to prepare briefing papers for conferences and other meetings;
· In coordination with the respective staff members, prepare and facilitate protocol issues in different events;
· Schedule appointments and meetings and maintain contacts with specified local authorities, institutions, civil society representatives and members of other international organisations;
· Perform other duties as required.
8. / Qualifications and Experience required: / · University degree in relevant field of work or equivalent professional experience;
· A minimum of 3 years of appropriate working experience some of which with the international community;
· Fluency in spoken and written English and Serbian language; Albanian language would be an asset;
· Excellent inter personal and communication skills. Motivated, flexible and capable of working under pressure;
· Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages, excel and power point presentations;
· Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills;
· Creative and result oriented problem solver;
· Ability to work as team player and independently;
· Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment;
· Diligent, discreet and willing to handle sensitive information;
· Possession of driving license obtained at least two years ago and ability to drive official EUSR vehicles;
· Flexibility to travel to Pristina and other locations in Kosovo on weekly basis and willingness to work long hours.
9. / How to Apply: / Applicants need to complete a EUSR Application Form for Local Staff (available under Vacancies – Related links). Applications submitted on any other application form will not be accepted.
Applicants are required to send their applications by e-mail to e-mail address:
Only short listed applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.
Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered.
Applicants who do not comply with the aforementioned application guidelines or do not meet the essential requirements specified in this Vacancy Notice will not be considered.
Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only.
Testing will be part of the recruitment process.
10. / E-mail address to send the EUSR Application Form for Local Staff: /
[1] Recruitment of Assistant to Senior Adviser on Political Affairs/North, Dialogue Coordinator is conditional upon prolongation of the EUSR mandate, provision of the budget and approval of the post by the relevant EU Institutions