Adviser on Gender Issues (S)

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe - OSCE

Staff Closes 13 Aug 2026 1 months left

Overview

The role provides programmatic expertise in the politico-military dimension of security, arms control, conflict prevention, and related areas, focusing on the inclusion of women in all phases of the conflict cycle.


Key Responsibilities
  • Providing knowledge and expertise on integrating a gender perspective in programmes and projects, especially in the first dimension of OSCE’s security work.
  • Providing technical expertise and inputs on priority issues of gender mainstreaming, including to senior management.
  • Drafting briefings, proposals, and reports related to the promotion of gender equality in the first dimension.
  • Drafting talking points for senior management and statements/speeches for the Senior Adviser on Gender Issues.
  • Advising on designing and implementing projects and promoting the inclusion of a gender perspective in comprehensive security.
  • Monitoring project implementation within OSCE standards and the 2004 Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
Required Experience

A minimum of seven years (or five years with a second-level university degree) of professional experience in gender issues, human rights, peace and security; Solid experience in programme management in bi- or multi-lateral development organizations, including field operations.

Qualifications

A first-level university degree in gender studies, international relations, political sciences or other relevant field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Professional fluency in English with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills.
Languages Preferred
knowledge of other OSCE region languages, especially Russian, would be an asset
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Seconded staff members in the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions are not entitled to a Board and Lodging Allowance payable by the Organization.
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