Background:

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) is involved in a wide range of activities, ranging from counter-terrorism and border management projects to supporting cross-border markets and free economic zones, human rights, media development, and legal reform initiatives. The Training Assistant will work under the Extra-Budgetary Project of “Stabilisation of Tajikistan’s southern border region with Afghanistan”.

Please note that this is an extra-budgetary post and initial appointment will be for one year. Further extension of the post is subject to availability of extra-budgetary funds.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the National Training Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Supporting the National Training Officer in developing and translating customized training courses and related training materials for the Tajik Border Troops;
2. Supporting the National Training Officer in organizing all aspects of project training courses, particularly administrative, travel and financial arrangements;
3. Assisting in translation during course delivery as required;
4. Working closely with project driver and POiD Fund Administration Unit to ensure all course materials and equipment are prepared and delivered to training sites in a timely manner;
5. Maintaining and servicing training equipment;
6. Supporting drafting of inputs to POiD and donor activity reporting;
7. Performing any other tasks as assigned.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see: http://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-dushanbe

Necessary Qualifications:

• Completed secondary education;
• A minimum of five years of work experience in administration, translation/interpretation or education is required. Support to training delivery is highly desirable;
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility is desirable;
• Experience of working with an international organization or international non-governmental organization is desirable;
• Computer literacy, with practical experience using Microsoft Office applications is essential;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Russian and Tajik;
• Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is 892.75 EUR. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE’s online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts, should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states. Please note that this position is open to citizens and permanent residents of Tajikistan only.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.

Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 62 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.