Background: The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) is an unarmed, civilian mission, present on the ground 24/7 throughout Ukraine. Its main tasks are to observe and report in an impartial and objective way on the situation in Ukraine; and to facilitate dialogue among all parties to the crisis. The Mission contributes to reducing tensions and to fostering peace, stability and security. The Mission engages with authorities at all levels, as well as civil society, ethnic and religious groups and local communities. The Mission gathers information and reports on the security situation; and establishes and reports facts in response to specific incidents, including those concerning alleged violations of fundamental OSCE principles. The Mission currently foresees 1,454 mission members and budgetary resources of about EUR 100 million. Under the supervision of a Deputy Chief Monitor, the Head of Operations is responsible for the implementation of the Mission's operational activities on a day-to-day basis. The incumbent is responsible for the effective and efficient management (planning, implementation and review) of her/his Area of Responsibilities. For additional information about the mission, please see: https://www.osce.org/special-monitoring-mission-to-ukraine. Initial duration of assignment for this post is for a period of 12 months, with a possibility of extension, subject to a subsequent OSCE Permanent Council Decision to extend the mandate of the Mission. If applicable, deployment is subject to attendance to and successful completion of pre-deployment training and assessment. The OSCE Gender Action Plan is committed to increasing the number of female staff in all areas of the OSCE¿s work. Currently female staff in the SMM, especially in senior management roles, are underrepresented. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this management opportunity. Applicants are hereby notified that the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) is designated by the OSCE as a nonfamily duty station. This designation is based on the fluid and dynamic working environment in the SMM and with due consideration to recommendations of the UN International Civil Service Commission. The currently prevailing working conditions in the duty station may include working in a hazardous location with extended hours of service, and possibly curtailed freedom of movement. Successful candidates who are appointed to locations deemed by the OSCE as hazardous will receive hazard pay. In addition, all successful candidates will be required to participate in the OSCE accident and life insurance scheme in accordance with the OSCE Staff Regulations and Staff Rules.