URPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
The selected candidate will work under the general supervision of the Deputy High Representative/Special Envoys Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Head of OHR Livno, Special Envoy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain good knowledge of political situation in Canton 10
- Establish and maintain contact with political officers from various levels
- Co-ordinate political and legal matters with both international and national staff members
- Follow up on different seminars and round table discussions of political parties, communities and associations
- Run list of high ranking officers on all structural levels within AOR i.e. their duties, nominations, positions and resignations
- Follow up on sessions of Cantonal Assembly in Canton 10
- Translate and follow up media and press on political and legal issues
- Draft and prepare reports as required
- Establish and maintain office filing system
- Run administration and financial matters in coordination with OHR South
- Organize meetings with IC and local dignitaries as required
- Interpret for the Head of Office at meetings, official dues as required
- Interpret for the Head of Office during interviews and other public appearances on TV and Radio Stations
- Translate letters for and of the Head of Office, official documents and any other documents that might be of importance for the office
- Accompany Special Envoy when on mission
- Take minutes at meetings as required
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree is an advantage, but not a must
- Previous work experience with international organizations preferred
- Professional experience of at least 3 years as translator/interpreter essential, preferably with the international community
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Political awareness
- Computer literacy
- Superior administrative and organizational skills
- Flexibility and ability to cope with stress and long working hours
- Team work oriented attitude
- Ability to work with people of difference cultural backgrounds
Any person with this overall professional profile who wishes to be considered for the position should submit (in English) a CV with a covering letter in confidence to:
Administration Manager
OHR Mostar
Kolodvorska bb, 88 000 Mostar
Fax: +387 (0) 36 317 614 E-mail: application@ohr.int
Please quote Reference No. 2002/045
Closing date for applications: 28 February 2002
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
No telephone inquiries please