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Vacancy – Policy Officer (M/F/X) – Belgian Permanent Representation to the OSCE

Are you multilingual, passionate about international politics, and looking for a challenging position in Vienna? Join the Belgian Permanent Representation to the OSCE as a Policy Officer and contribute to shaping Belgium’s multilateral diplomacy.

Job Description

As Policy Officer, you will manage a portfolio of OSCE-related files, provide analysis, and represent Belgium in negotiations and meetings. You will work under the supervision of the Permanent Representative and Deputy, within a dynamic diplomatic team.

Main Tasks

• Act as file manager and subject-matter expert for specific OSCE areas: monitor developments, analyse issues, and provide advice to our authorities to help define Belgium’s positions and defend its interests.
• Represent Belgium in formal and informal meetings and negotiations: defend Belgium’s positions, draft reports, briefing notes, and political analyses.
• Prepare national and EU statements, speaking points, and contribute to public diplomacy and social media activities.
• Support organizational tasks: draft official correspondence, manage agendas, and assist with official visits.

Required Skills

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Law, or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of Belgian foreign policy, EU, OSCE, and international politics.
• Languages: fluent English; native-level French or Dutch with good command of the other.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Team player, flexible, integrity-driven, and service-oriented.
• Sense of autonomy and responsibility.
• Experience in Belgian diplomacy, EU institutions, or international organizations is an asset; knowledge of human rights or multilateral affairs is a plus.

Our Offer

• A challenging position in an international environment.
• One-year contract, renewable and potentially leading to an open-ended position.
• Competitive salary package.

Selection Procedure

Initial selection based on CV and motivation letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for written and oral tests. Start date: as soon as possible after recruitment.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter (in French or Dutch) by email to julien.wolff@diplobel.fed.be by Wednesday, 7 January 2026 COB.

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Internships

The Permanent Representation of Belgium to the OSCE in Vienna offers a limited number of internship opportunities for young university graduates and graduates. Interns rotate into the daily work of the Permanent Representation and get a unique opportunity to gain experience in a multilateral environment.

Interns are mainly responsible for preparing files, attending and following up on meetings and reporting on the meetings.

A relevant university education is important. A good knowledge of Belgian national languages and English is an asset.

In principle, internships last 3 months.

These internships are not remunerated and are in principle reserved for nationals of the European Union.

The Permanent Representation follows an equal opportunities policy for recruitment.

For further information or to apply, please visit the eStage platform

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