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Closing date: 2020-01-19

The Oxfam Novib Thematic Unit, for its program Sowing Diversity = Harvesting Security is recruiting for the position of

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER

Full time (32 - 36 hrs)

Based in The Hague

The program Sowing Diversity = Harvesting Security works with partners in eight countries (China, Laos, Nepal, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Peru and Guatemala) on better access, use and sharing of plant genetic resources (seeds). The program s ambition is to contribute to a global food system that is just and sustainable, that supports the rights of small-scale food producers - men and women in a growing number of countries, that guarantees food and nutrition security and that promotes the sustainable management of natural resources and seed biodiversity within the context of a changing climate.

The project is coordinated by a Project Management Unit based in The Hague, which is managed by the program manager and the aim is to expand to 11 countries as defined in its program document.

Main Goal of the Job

The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for the comprehensive financial management of the SEEDS program. This includes the implementation of sound financial controls, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, auditing and forecasting processes, financial risk assessment and management and capacity building for Oxfam country offices and partners.

S/he oversees implementation of the Programme s financial management in accordance with Oxfam Novib and donor requirements and is responsible for high quality periodic internal and external reporting. S/he prepares and oversees the annual budgets and provides financial strategic support to the Project Manager. This position will be part of a wider project team which consists of:

• A SEEDS project management team consisting of a Project Manager, MEAL officer; Support Officers technical advisors and a Finance Officer
• 8-12 Oxfam country offices-based project teams including National Project Managers, Finance Officers and other team members
• Global/ Regional and national NGO-partners.

The Senior Finance Officer is expected to work with and provide guidance to the Finance Officers in this world-wide network of actors to ensure adequate financial project management, control and administration in accordance with Oxfam Novib and donor requirements for this grant. The aim is to strengthen a coherent, robust approach to financial management and oversight for the project. The Senior Finance Officer is therefore an experienced financial manager and very effective communicator.

Result Areas

• Budgeting and financial planning
• Financial control and monitoring
• Financial analysis and forecasting
• Donor and internal reporting
• External and internal audits
• Financial administration
• Financial Risk management
• Corporate governance & statutory payments
• Budget development for new grants
• Capacity building and coaching of country teams
• Communication on financial donor and Oxfam requirements

Main tasks

The senior finance officer will be part of the Project Team. S/he will be responsible to lead and:

• Oversee and guide the SEEDS grant s financial administration in accordance with Oxfam Novib and donor requirements, including the project grant structure in SAP. Periodically monitors the approvals, performance at project level and revises where necessary the planning, registers this in management information systems, makes proposals to the finance officers of Country Offices, partners and consultants, managing this within the budget.

• Develops and ensures compliance to project financial work processes and procedures within the Oxfam Novib procedural framework and organizational structure for finance officers in the various countries and actors;

• Perform final check and appraisal of the financial aspects of the annual workplans and budgets on compliance, quality, internal and external risks and coordinate appropriate manner of financing and financial capacity-building if necessary;

• Facilitate budgeting and financial short and long-term planning for the project across all the actors and consolidate this into one for the overall project budget; prepares the budget and is responsible for the accounting of activities for the Contract Management Unit and Technical Adivsors based in The Hague;

• Ensures sound financial controls in close collaboration with the internal quality control unit and performs quarterly monitoring, forecasting and risk assessments based on variance analysis reports;

• Is responsible for high quality periodic internal reporting (incl. checking and consolidating country office, and partner reports) to the Project Leader, management committee, steering committee and all statutory reporting requirements, and external reporting to the donor;

• Manages external project group audits and ensures implementation of recommendations; prepares and facilitates internal audits.

• Coordinates the project s financial risk management and monitors the financial risk profiles of country offices. Contributes to managing potential fraud cases in line with Oxfam Novib procedures, with necessary discretion and scrupulous attention to detail and accuracy.

• Provides financial strategic support to the project leaders as well as to the Quality Finance and Control unit to allow for continuous improvements in the financial system and procedures as well as financial project management capacities aligned to the transition of Oxfam Novib towards a project organisation.

Requirements for the job

• An HBO Bachelor level (University of Applied Sciences) or University Degree (Bachelor) in either financial management, business administration, accounting, or other relevant discipline;
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in financial management or financial controlling position in a project-based organisation;
• Experience abroad is an advantage;
• Proven experience in independent financial planning, budgeting, reporting, project audits and capacity to evaluate these against the political and socio-economic context within which they are carried out;
• Experience and knowledge of relevant financial IT-system SAP, Pastel and Excel;
• Superb analytical skills;
• Excellent social skills and you are a team player;
• Fluency in English in both writing and oral skills is essential. Working knowledge of the Dutch language is recommendable;
• Willing and ability to travel to different countries;
• Willingness to work on other major grants and office budgets within the Oxfam Novib Thematic Units in due time.
• Applicants for this contract must be Dutch nationals or nationals of a European Union member State or have a valid work permit for the European Union.

What we offer

Oxfam Novib is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. This position is classified in scale 9. The gross salary range is between 2.782,-- to 4.280,-- on the basis of 36 hours per week. The position will be based in The Hague, The Netherlands.

More information and application procedure

If you are interested, please upload your application on our career site via this link, no later than 19 January, 2020. This vacancy is posted both internally and externally at the same time, however with equal suitability, the internal candidate is preferred

For more information about the position, you can contact the program manager Harrie Oostingh at harrie.oostingh@oxfamnovib.nland for the selection procedure, you can contact Gina Frensch, HR Officer, at humanresources@oxfamnovib.nl.

Applicants for this contract must be Dutch nationals or nationals of a European Union member State or have a valid work permit for the European Union.

Applications received by email or on other jobboards will not be processed.

Closing date: 2020-01-20

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Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. And we won t stop until every person on the planet can defeat poverty or any type of inequality or discrimination.

We are an international confederation of 20 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here.

Oxfam Novib is looking for a
Impact SME investment and development expert
Location: The Hague
Hours per week: 36

The Role [Job purpose]
Oxfam Novib is looking for an expert in the field of impact SME (or commercial social enterprises) in developing countries. The role of the expert is to lead on developing a strategy to start an investment fund for this purpose, and handle the process of finding an investment partner to do the investments. This will be done together with the current team of micro finance and impact SME development experts.

Tasks and responsibilities
Lead Oxfam Novib s impact investment strategy and activities
Develop and manage partnerships with external parties
Work together with partners to translate the impact investment strategy into detailed mandates, planning, and compelling narrative
Set-up the appropriate governance to guard the mandates, policies, impact and financial results
Seek synergies and coordinate with other Oxfam programs
Align with senior internal and external stakeholders, and report on created impact and financial results
Develop a team of multiple co-workers, and oversee their business development, SME investment, and Microfinance activities

Requirements for the job [Skills, Experience & Knowledge]
Have a Master Degree
Have at least 12 years experience in this expertise
Have work experience in emerging markets / developing countries
Be fluent in English and preferably in Dutch and French
Have experience in managing an investment mandate and respective partners
Have a proven track record in Impact SME development, microfinance and/or investment/fund management
Have experience working in a complex networked international setting
Visible passion and experience with Impact investment and/or NGO sector
Have experience with aligning internal and external stakeholders

We offer
Oxfam Novib is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. The position will be based in The Hague, The Netherlands. Frequent travel is a possible necessity.

More information and application procedure
If you are interested, please upload your application letter and resum /cv in English by using the applybutton / following this link, no later than January 20.

For more information about the position, you can contact Marc de Klerk, Project Lead (Marc.de.klerk@oxfamnovib.nl). Response from the email will not bee taking in the process.

Please note that only applications received via the Oxfam website can be taken into consideration.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are eligible for this position.

Oxfam aims to attract great talent that not only fits the job but also Oxfam s high standard of values and principles, who shares and demonstrates Oxfam s commitment to prevent and eradicate any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks, or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.

Closing date: 2020-01-24

Position:

Associate Psychologist/Support Officer (Support Unit)

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Management Level ML-3

Ref. number:

143

Location:

The Hague, the Netherlands

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/ Judicial Services Division/Witness Protection and Support Office

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Reporting Line:

The Associate Psychologist/Support Officer (Support Unit) reports to the Psychologist/Support Officer (Support Unit).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To provide psychosocial support and other necessary assistance to facilitate the testimony of victims and witnesses maintaining strict confidentiality; who either travel to the seat of the Chambers or via video-link;

To assist victims and witnesses by assessing their needs prior to travelling to The Hague and when necessary making such arrangements for their wellbeing during the time of their stay; To inform the Psychologist/Support Officer of any psychological or other support needs of traumatized and vulnerable witnesses and victims;

To conduct psychological assessments and other reports under the supervision of the Psychologist/Support Officer;

To assist the Psychologist/Support Officer in monitoring the psychological well-being of victims and witnesses, monitor court hearings, provide in-court-assistance, if requested, and post-testimony meetings to witnesses

To assist the Psychologist/Support Officer in any other tasks related for providing psychological and other support services to victims and witnesses appearing before the Chambers;

To assist the Psychologist/Support Officer in making recommendations to the Judges, other entities at the Specialist Chambers and the Witness Protection Program;

To provide psychosocial support to relocated and temporarily relocated witnesses by taking appropriate actions and liaising with other actors for necessary medical, psychological or psychiatric referrals;

To be able to travel on extensive missions at short notice and of varying length of time and to carry out specific tasks during missions, in particular to assist in facilitating any necessary referrals;

To provide regular updates on any activities, as needed, and to maintain detailed records on individual cases of victims and witnesses, their needs and the assistance required and provided to them;

To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Successful completion of University studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. Bachelor's degree

AND

A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

The above mentioned University degree must be in the following field of expertise: Psychology (e.g. clinical, forensic or related psychology );

A minimum of (4 years) of experience in dealing with and providing support to vulnerable and/or traumatized victims and witnesses in a national or international organization or other related area of work, including experience in psychological assessments and providing psychological support and counselling post conflict trauma;

Proven ability to assess psychological distress, make appropriate referrals and work with clients from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds;

Willingness to work beyond the regular working hours;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral;

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and to produce accurate work under pressure;

Ability to maintain effective, constructive working relationships with people from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Desirable

Previous experience working in an international organisation or a hybrid court system;

Knowledge of Albanian, Bosnian, Croatian and/or Serbian language;

Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP Missions;

Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosovo.

https://www.scp-ks.org/en/employment/calls-contributions-cfc-vacancies

Citizenship The candidates must have Citizenship of an EU Member State or of a Contributing Third State.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for vacancies should use the standard application form available on the above-mentioned web site.

Closing date: 2020-01-24

Position:

Protocol Officer

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Management Level ML-3

Ref. number:

119

Location:

The Hague, The Netherlands

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:Kosovo Specialist Chambers/

Immediate Office of the Registrar

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Reporting Line:

The Protocol Officer reports to the Special Assistant to the Registrar/Deputy Registrar.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To provide protocol and liaison services to the Senior Management of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor s Office and to liaise with the Host State Authorities in this regard;

To prepare, coordinate and carry out visits, events, meetings and ceremonies for the Principals;

To plan and organise official visits to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor s Office by high level dignitaries;

To manage the administration related to privileges and immunities under the Host State Agreement

To make recommendations, provide advice and ensure compliance with the International Protocol Standards and relations with the Host State, including matters relating to diplomatic immunities and privileges of the staff members of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor s Office;

To take overall responsibility for protocol matters;

To participate in meetings, conferences and other events to ensure proper management of protocol matters;

To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Successful completion of University studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. Bachelor's degree

AND

A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

The above mentioned university degree must be in at least one of the following fields of expertise: Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration or other related university studies;

Knowledge of protocol in a governmental or international organizations, including knowledge of working with the Host Governments;

Tact, discretion and respect for confidentiality;

Flexibility, responsibility and problem-solving skills;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral;

Proven ability to plan and organise international meetings with participants from Governments, International Institutions and inter/non-Governmental organisations;

Demonstrable ability to work independently and productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure;

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds;

Demonstrable ability to further develop working processes and draft internal documents;

Desirable

Knowledge of Dutch language;

Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP Missions;

Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosovo.

https://www.scp-ks.org/en/employment/calls-contributions-cfc-vacancies

Citizenship The candidates must have Citizenship of an EU Member State or of a Contributing Third State.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for vacancies should use the standard application form available on the above-mentioned web site.

Closing date: 2020-01-24

Position:

Software System Support

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Assistant Level AL-2

Ref. number:

114

Location:

The Hague, the Netherlands

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/

Division of Administration/

Information Technology Services Unit

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Reporting Line:

The Software System Support reports to the Software Manager.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To assist in the implementation, configuration and maintenance of enterprise applications;

To ensure the health and proper functioning of enterprise applications;

To administer users, privileges and application settings;

To conduct deployments, migrations and conversions;

To support MS SQL databases;

To maintain/enhance custom SharePoint and ASP.net solutions, including functional augmentation of existing applications;

To assist in project documentation;

To be responsible for identifying and highlighting problems arising from recurring, systematic or procedural defects in software, and subsequently initiating action to resolve them;

To assist in all phases software specification, procurement, implementation and operation by providing guidance from a development support perspective;

To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

A level of secondary education attested by a diploma.

AND

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in software development and support, with training in software development;

Experience in SharePoint, SQL databases, C++ or C# and ASP.net;

Effective time management skills, including ability to prioritize and manage a high workload on occasions;

Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;

Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people from different national and/or cultural backgrounds.

Desirable

Certifications in software development related skills such as Java, C++, C#, XML, HTML, CSS, SQL, object orientated programming, business process modeling;

DevOps experience;

International work experience, preferably in a legal environment or a court system;

Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP missions.

https://www.scp-ks.org/en/employment/calls-contributions-cfc-vacancies

Citizenship The candidates must have Citizenship of an EU Member State or of a Contributing Third State.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for vacancies should use the standard application form available on the above-mentioned web site.

Closing date: 2020-01-24

Position:

Security Officer

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Secretary Level S-2

Ref. number:

106

Location:

The Hague, the Netherlands

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/ Division of Administration/

Security and Safety Unit

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET

Reporting Line:

The Security Officer reports to the Security Supervisor.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To ensure the delivery of operational court and building security services to meet organizational security requirements at the premises of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office within a 24-hour shift system;

To control access and egress to the premises of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office in accordance with applicable institutional policies and procedures;

To ensure the security screening of all incoming staff, visitors and deliveries through the use of technical equipment, such as x-ray machine and metal detectors;

To ensure the safety and security of all staff, visitors and others whilst on the premises of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office;

To ensure the safe custody of detained persons appearing before the Specialist Chambers;

To provide the first line response to security related incidents within the premises of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office, and to submit detailed incident reports, where necessary;

To operate the Security Control Room, when required, inclusive of technical systems such as CCTV, Intrusion detection, Fire Alarm and communications systems;

To attend and successfully complete all applicable mandatory training requirements;

To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

A level of secondary education attested by a certificate.

AND

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

Professional experience in Police, Military, Judicial or International Security environment;

Experience in handling of detained persons;

Experience in provision of physical security and/or access control services;

Successful completion of a recognized firearm certification program within a national (i.e. Police, Military or Governmental) or International entity and prior experience in performing of armed security related tasks;

Good communication skills in English, both written and oral;

Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;

Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity;

Valid European driving license (minimum category B).

Desirable

Relevant experience preferably within an international, hybrid or national criminal court;

Experience in the use of technical security equipment (screening and/or control room infrastructure);

First Aid and/or Fire and Safety certification;

Additional certifications in security related disciplines such as Security Training, Close Protection, Investigation, etc.

https://www.scp-ks.org/en/employment/calls-contributions-cfc-vacancies

Citizenship The candidates must have Citizenship of an EU Member State or of a Contributing Third State.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for vacancies should use the standard application form available on the above-mentioned web site.

Closing date: 2020-01-24

Position:

Senior Security Officer

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Assistant Level AL-4

Ref. number:

105

Location:

The Hague, the Netherlands

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/

Division of Administration/

Security and Safety Unit

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET

Reporting Line:

The Senior Security Officer reports to the Security Supervisor.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To provide operational leadership and guidance to Security Officers in the absence of the Security Supervisor;

To ensure the delivery of operational court and building security services to meet organisational security requirements at the premises of the Specialist Chambers and Prosecutor's Office within a 24-hour shift system;

To control access and egress to the premises of the Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office in accordance with applicable institutional policies and procedures;

To ensure the security screening of all incoming staff, visitors and deliveries through the use of technical equipment such as x-ray machine and metal detectors;

To ensure the safety and security of all staff, visitors, and others whilst on the premises of the Specialist Chambers and Prosecutor's Office;

To ensure the safe custody of detained persons appearing before the Specialist Chambers through the active participation in, and oversight of, detainee escort tasks;

To provide the first line response to security related incidents within the premises of the Specialist Chambers and Prosecutor's Office and to submit detailed incident reports where necessary;

To operate the Security Control Room inclusive of technical systems such as CCTV, Intrusion detection, Fire Alarm and communications systems;

To attend and successfully complete all applicable mandatory training requirements;

To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

A level of secondary education attested by a diploma.

AND

A minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

Experience in handling of detained persons;

Experience in provision of physical security, security screening and/or access control services;

Successful completion of a recognised firearm certification program within a national (i.e. Police, Military or Governmental) or international entity and prior experience in performing of armed security related tasks;

Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;

Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.

Desirable

Professional experience in a leadership/supervisory function within a Police, Military, Judicial or International security environment;

Relevant experience preferably within an international, hybrid or national criminal court;

Experience in use of technical security equipment (screening and/or control room infrastructure);

First Aid and/or Fire and Safety certification;

Additional certifications in security related disciplines such as Security Training, Close Protection, Investigation, etc.

https://www.scp-ks.org/en/employment/calls-contributions-cfc-vacancies

Citizenship The candidates must have Citizenship of an EU Member State or of a Contributing Third State.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for vacancies should use the standard application form available on the above-mentioned web site.

Closing date: 2020-01-24

Position:

Operations Assistant (Operations)

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Assistant Level AL-2

Ref. Number:

083

Location:

The Hague, The Netherlands

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/ Judicial Services Division/ Witness Protection and Support Office

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Open to Contributing Third States:

Yes

Reporting Line:

The Operations Assistant reports to the Associate Operations Officer.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To assist the Associate Operations Officer by ensuring that the efficient logistical and operational arrangements are in place for witnesses required to travel to The Netherlands;

To provide services to the Protection Unit, when required, and to witnesses in the Witness Protection Program (WPP), when necessary;

To provide translation services and support to victims and witnesses;

To provide all logistical and operational assistance, including driving duties;

To escort the victims and witnesses in the area of operations and during international travel;

To manage the financial administration process of the victims and witnesses according to the EU and/or Witness Protection and Support Office (WPSO) guidelines;

To monitor the psycho-social wellbeing and stress level of the victims and witnesses and if necessary to brief the Support Officer;

To inform the victims and witnesses about the court room procedures and their rights and obligations in those proceedings;

To provide assistance and support to the victims and witnesses prior, during and after the court proceedings;

To liaise with the WPSO staff to plan, co-ordinate, forecast and disseminate victims and witnesses information regarding the court appearances;

To update all WPSO staff related to the day's activities and itinerary;

To ensure timely and correct data entry and maintenance of WPSO database;

To maintain at all times strict confidentiality about any matters related to the victims and witnesses;

To undertake any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Education and Experience:

Essential

Level of secondary education attested by a diploma;

AND

After having fulfilled the education requirement, a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience.

Specification of Education and Experience

Minimum category B driving license;

Proven ability to work under highly demanding and stressful conditions, using time effectively and efficiently, and to prioritize and manage a high workload on occasions;

Experience in working with the logistical arrangements, translation and support to sensitive and/or traumatized witness in a witness (protection) unit or in a national or international organization or a hybrid court;

Knowledge of the one of the official languages of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office: in particular Albanian.

Very good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral;

Computer skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and proven experience in input of data and maintenance of database in a court support environment;

Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;

Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds.

Desirable

Work experience in a conflict or post conflict context;

Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosovo.

https://www.scp-ks.org/en/employment/calls-contributions-cfc-vacancies

Citizenship The candidates must have Citizenship of an EU Member State or of a Contributing Third State.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for vacancies should use the standard application form available on the above-mentioned web site.

Closing date: 2020-01-24

Position:

Language/Administrative Assistant

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Assistant Level AL-3

Ref. number:

075

Location:

The Hague, the Netherlands

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/ Judicial Services Division/

Detention Management Unit

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Reporting Line:

The Language/Administrative Assistant reports to the Deputy Head of Detention Management Unit.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To provide consecutive interpretation services to the Detention Management Unit (DMU);

To assist monitoring compliance with the Rules of Detention and to report any irregularities to the Head of Detention Management Unit;

To translate all documents for the DMU officials or other members of the Specialist Chambers and Registry;

To summarize all incoming and outgoing mail and inform the Head of Unit of any possible deviations from the regulations. To monitor visits, as and when requested by the Head of Unit, and alert the Head of Unit of any irregularity;

To select relevant gathered information from interactions and to report to the Head of Unit on a regular basis;

To create a filing system with separate files for each detainee containing information gathered;

To assist in preparing confidential and public correspondence and reports for the Detention Management;

To distribute reviews and to evaluate statistical performance data, including material for annual reports, budgetary questions, performance evaluations, etc.;

To contribute to the review, interpretation and evaluation of administrative procedures, protocols and rules;

To advise on and prepare new guidelines, to design new and amend the present administrative systems;

To maintain active and archival records filing systems in accordance with the requirements of the Specialist Chambers and Registry;

To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

A level of secondary education attested by a diploma.

AND

A minimum of five (5) year of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

Excellent computer skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access); proficiency in text editing and lay-outing;

Fluency in oral and written English and Albanian;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral;

Tact, accuracy and discretion in handling of sensitive and confidential information;

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;

Ability to prioritize and manage a high workload on occasions;

Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure;

Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds.

Desirable

Knowledge of detention policies, procedures and practices;

Previous experience in working in an international organization or hybrid court;

Knowledge of other official language of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor s Office (Serbian), both verbal and written.

Knowledge and/or experience in Public Administration as an administrative assistant/secretary;

Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP missions;

Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosovo.

https://www.scp-ks.org/en/employment/calls-contributions-cfc-vacancies

Citizenship The candidates must have Citizenship of an EU Member State or of a Contributing Third State.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for vacancies should use the standard application form available on the above-mentioned web site.

Closing date: 2020-01-24

Position:

Reference and Terminology Assistant

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Assistant Level AL-3

Ref. number:

069

Location:

The Hague, the Netherlands

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/

Judicial Services Division/

Language Services Unit

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Reporting Line:

The Reference and Terminology Assistant reports to the Head of Language Services Unit or other senior LSU staff, as designated by the Head of Unit.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To provide staff and freelance linguists with timely and complete reference material for their assignments;

To contribute and assist in maintaining and optimizing the Unit's electronic translation memory, terminology database and document management system;

To carry out documentary and linguistic research and identify relevant background material and appropriate terminology;

To feed terminological entries and texts into the terminology and document databases;

To produce glossaries;

To assist with ad hoc terminological research and reference queries;

To undertake the alignment of multilingual versions of documents;

To participate in testing and installation of computer-assisted terminology software and related tools;

To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

A level of secondary education attested by a diploma.

AND

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the field of terminology and reference in an international organization, preferably in a judicial or legal environment;

Proficiency in using information technology, e.g. search engines, document and terminology management databases, MS Office applications;

Excellent knowledge of English and Albanian or Serbian is required;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

Ability to perform relevant terminological and documentary research and to update a terminology bank meticulously, to create glossaries and retrieve material rapidly;

Ability to identify priority assignments and activities and manage efficiently multiple tasks;

Ability to act with utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality;

Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;

Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and/or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.

Desirable

Substantial knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP missions;

Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosovo.

Additional information

Applicants may be required to sit a technical test.

https://www.scp-ks.org/en/employment/calls-contributions-cfc-vacancies

Citizenship The candidates must have Citizenship of an EU Member State or of a Contributing Third State.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for vacancies should use the standard application form available on the above-mentioned web site.