Background:
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe promotes the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments, as well as the co-operation of the Republic of Tajikistan within the OSCE framework in all three dimensions. It 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.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Senior Project Assistant will work under the Extra-Budgetary Project of “Stabilisation of Tajikistan’s southern border region with Afghanistan”. Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
Is responsible for overall coordination of administrative tasks related to day-to-day management of project activities both internally within the project and with other POiD units (FAU, OHoO); Under the guidance of the Project Manager, preparing, disseminating and tracking weekly and monthly schedules of project activities, tracking their progress and providing feedback to the PM accordingly; Assuming overall responsibility for the planning, organization and conduct of project-related events: official meetings, training course opening/closing ceremonies etc.; Drafting/responding to official correspondence on programmatic matters on request from the PM (also involves translation); Collecting inputs from team members and compiles weekly, monthly and progress reports for the PM; In cooperation with the project’s National Finance and Budget Officer, tracking project’s budget expenditures and prepares monthly financial reports for the PM; Liaising with external stakeholders to arrange meetings, schedule project activities and seek information; Raising PRs for project activities and provides other administrative support for the Project Manager, including drafting OTAs and Travel Claims; Providing language support for the Project Manager through spoken interpretation and written translations; Drafting news items, press releases and visibility features on the project activities in co-ordination with the OHoO Press and Public Information Unit; Maintaining and managing all paper and electronic documents of the project to ensure the archive is complete, well-structured and accessible to the project team; Providing background information and suggested talking points on the project to the Office of Head of Office, upon request; Performing any other tasks as assigned.Please note that this is an extra-budgetary post and initial appointment will be until 30 September, 2023. Further extension of the post is subject to availability of Extra-Budgetary funds.
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:
Remuneration Package:
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is 897.41 EUR. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
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Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
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.
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 the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. Additional Information
Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe Requisition ID: TAJ000109 Contract Type: Local Contracted Grade: G6 Job Level: General Services Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: TAJ - OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Dushanbe Issue Date: May 1, 2023 Closing Date: May 22, 2023 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: High School Diploma / (GED)This vacancy is archived.