Short-term Assistant (G3)

GloJobs; Wien; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

OSCE in Vienna seeks a Short-term Assistant (G3) to support the Executive Management under the supervision of the Senior Special Adviser. The role includes coordinating preparations for key meetings, compiling briefing notes, and conducting research related to the OSCE mandate.

The successful candidate will assist in drafting sections of the Secretary General’s reports and ensuring timely submissions, contributing to high-level Secretariat operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting senior management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support preparations for the 2026 Ministerial Council.
• Coordinate preparations for the Secretary General’s meetings and visits, including briefing notes and background information.
• Conduct research and compile information on OSCE mandates and activities.
• Assist in preparing the Secretary General’s reports to the Permanent Council and ensure timely submissions.

Job description

Short-term Assistant (G3) at OSCE. Grade: G-3. Location: Vienna, Austria. Application deadline: 4 November 2026.

The Short Term Assistant will, under the supervision of Senior Special Adviser, support the Executive Management.

The work will include the following tasks:

• Supporting the preparations for the 2026 Ministerial Council.


• Supporting in co-ordinating preparations for the Secretary General’s meetings and visits, including preparation of daily files, briefing notes, reports and background information, in co-ordination with other departments and units of the Secretariat.


• Conducting research and compiling information on specific issues related to the OSCE mandate and activities.


• Supporting the preparation of the Secretary General’s reports to the Permanent Council, including compiling inputs, drafting sections and ensuring timely submission.