General Minimum Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:
Excellent physical condition Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
Field of Expertise Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:
First-level university degree in journalism, international relations or related field, communications, public relations, media studies or professional certification in journalism, public relations or media technology; Experience in working in or with the media or in public relations, particularly in gathering, organizing, editing and disseminating information; Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including the ability to prepare news- related documents and public presentations in simple, clear language for a broad non-diplomatic audience; Good analytical and interpersonal skills.
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
First-level university degree in a relevant area
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Desirable:
Working knowledge of Russian and/or Tajik language, both oral and written; Previous field experience in Central Asia; Knowledge of the regional political situation and the legal environment of the mission area; Demonstrated mediation and negotiation skills.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Head, Human Dimension Department, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the Media Unit; Initiating, planning, organizing and implementing projects to improve capacities of local media and journalists to bring them in line with OSCE standards; Monitoring, analysing and reporting on media activities, freedom of expression and freedom of media to promote the full compliance with OSCE principles and commitments regarding the freedom of the media; Advising the Office and informing counterparts on the OSCE strategies regarding media legislation, media development, protection of journalists' rights, freedom of media and freedom of expression; Preparing Unit's contributions to the annual departmental budget, programme outline, project implementation plan and project implementation; Reviewing activity reports and other draft texts; Establishing and maintaining contacts with national and local Tajik authorities, universities and research institutions, international organizations, embassies of foreign countries, Tajik and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs); Maintaining close co-ordination, in particular, with the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media; Managing two national staff members; Performing other related duties as required.
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
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.
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.
Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.
Please apply to your relevant authorities well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.
Additional Information
This vacancy is archived.