Assistant Project Officer (P1, STA)

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe - OSCE

Staff Closes 01 Oct 2026 1 days left

Overview

The Assistant Project Officer will support the planning, implementation, and management of assigned project activities within the OSCE Secretariat, focusing on climate change and security risks.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assisting with research and monitoring relevant thematic and/or geographical areas.
  • Collecting, organizing, and summarizing data and information.
  • Organizing and implementing project activities such as workshops, missions, conferences, and study visits.
  • Liaising with participants and preparing written material.
  • Obtaining administrative approvals and following up on pending matters.
  • Collecting information and preparing draft inputs for progress and financial reports.
  • Monitoring and administering assigned project activities, including tracking workplans, deliverables, budgets, and expenditure.
  • Maintaining project records and bringing issues to the supervisor's attention.
  • Supporting administrative arrangements for consultants, implementing partners, and vendors.
  • Providing administrative and logistical support for events.
  • Maintaining project databases, files, and contact lists.
  • Using the OSCE enterprise resource planning system for requisitions, recruitment, payments, and travel.
  • Liaising with international, regional, and national institutions.
  • Carrying out other assigned tasks.
Required Experience

A minimum of two years (one year with a relevant second-level degree) of professional experience in assisting with project planning, implementation and reporting, preferably in the field of climate change, environmental issues or a related field.

Qualifications

First-level university degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Renewable Energy Innovation, Social Sciences or other relevant field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Languages Preferred
Experience in working with/for the OSCE and/or in the OSCE area would be an asset. Experience with an ERP software is an asset.
Contract Duration
5 months and 29 days
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Monthly remuneration is around EUR 4,800, with the actual monthly salary depending on post adjustment. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme.
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