OSCE jobs & careers

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Intergovernmental organization

Headquarters:: Vienna, Austria
Hiring locations: 11 locations
Active roles: 40 active roles

Last updated 31 October 2026

Mandate

The OSCE is the world’s largest regional security organization, bringing together 57 participating States across North America, Europe and Central Asia. It turns politically binding commitments into practical work on conflict prevention, military security, human rights, elections, rule of law, governance, media freedom, environmental risks and transnational threats. Its Secretariat, institutions and field operations pair dialogue with on-the-ground assistance.

Quick facts:

Established: 1975
Global Workforce: 2,200
Annual Budget: EUR 123.1m (2026)

Latest OSCE vacancies

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International Consultant - Gender Analysis of Corruption and Good GovernanceOSCEDushanbe, Tajikistan5 days leftMid level · CON9 days ago

National Consultant to support the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in implementation of the Five Years of Action for the Development of Mountain RegionsOSCEBishkek, Kyrgyzstan3 days leftEntry level · CON10 days ago

HR Administration AssistantOSCEVienna, Austria3 days leftEntry level (G-4)18 days ago

Core Operational Functions InternOSCEMultiple61 days leftIntern / Grad120 days ago

Internship – Cross-Dimensional Work AreasOSCEMultiple61 days leftIntern / Grad120 days ago

Internship – Economic and Environmental DimensionOSCEMultiple61 days leftIntern / Grad120 days ago

Human Dimension InternOSCEMultiple61 days leftIntern / Grad120 days ago

Internship – Politico-Military DimensionOSCEMultiple61 days leftIntern / Grad120 days ago

Associate Communications OfficerOSCEVienna, Austria51 days leftEntry level365 days ago

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OSCE Hiring Trends

(Past 12 months)

Jobs this month: 41
Jobs last month: 16
Most active month: October ’26
Most active duty station: Vienna

Top Skills

Gender Mainstreaming (37%)
Report Writing (33%)
Project Management (18%)
Legal Analysis (13%)
Policy Analysis (13%)

Top Job Functions

Policy, Governance & International Affairs24%
Programme & Project Management10%
Administration & Executive Support7%
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge7%
Protection, Safeguarding & Social Services7%

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree78%
Master’s degree42%
Secondary education21%
Doctorate1%

Top Contract Types

Roster70%
Consultancy28%
Temporary4%

Experience Levels

Mid level39%
Senior level32%
Entry level20%
Intern / Grad7%

Required Languages

English89%
Russian22%
Kyrgyz8%

Most Advertised Grades

S211%
G-57%
G-65%
G-24%
G-44%
NP14%

Top hiring duty stations

Vienna
14 jobs
Warsaw
6 jobs
Belgrade
5 jobs
Prague
5 jobs
Bishkek
4 jobs
Dushanbe
3 jobs
Pristina
3 jobs
Tirana
2 jobs
Mitrovica
1 job
Sarajevo
1 job
Skopje
1 job

Guides & Info

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Why work at OSCE?

Turn security commitments into practice
Support participating States through field-based work on the security commitments they share.
Work across three dimensions
Connect politico-military, economic-environmental and human perspectives rather than treating security as one issue.
Field experience with regional reach
Take roles spanning 13 field presences, institutions and a multinational operational network.