Gender Adviser
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 12/08/2026
- Location: Kosovo
General Minimum Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:
- Excellent physical condition
- Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
- Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
Field of Expertise Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:
- Experience working with human rights, minority or gender issues
- Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in drafting reports
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
Second-level university degree in gender equality sphere, certified training course in a relevant field desirable; a first-level university degree in relevant fields in combination with two additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the second-level university degree;
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant, diversified and progressively responsible professional experience including at least 3 years at the management level relevant to the actual position
Mandatory:
- Second-level university degree (Master's) in gender studies, social sciences, political sciences, international relations, public policy, law, or other relevant fields;
- At least six years of progressively responsible professional experience in gender equality and gender mainstreaming, including provision of strategic and technical advice, support for institutional capacity-building, and integration of gender perspectives into policies, programmes, and operational frameworks, both internally within an organization and through advising external counterparts and stakeholders;
- Demonstrated international field experience addressing gender equality and women’s empowerment issues within the OSCE region;
- In-depth knowledge of methodologies, tools, and best practices for advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment, including gender mainstreaming and gender-responsive approaches;
- Knowledge of relevant online learning platforms, training resources, and self-learning modules on gender mainstreaming, particularly in the areas of security, democratization, rule of law, and conflict prevention;
- Strong understanding of participatory and inclusive approaches to policy and programme development, project cycle management, including integration of gender mainstreaming throughout the entire process;
- Proven ability to design and facilitate complex learning processes, capacity-building and training initiatives, including elements of research, knowledge management, networking, and advocacy related to gender equality and gender mainstreaming;
- Professional fluency in English, with excellent analytical, drafting, and reporting skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines;
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as demonstrated initiative and sound professional judgment;
- Ability to effectively use standard computer applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and email;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse teams, showing cultural sensitivity, integrity, and respect for different backgrounds, genders, and perspectives while maintaining impartiality and professionalism.
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