Background:
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe is involved in a wide range of activities, ranging from arms control, counter-terrorism, and border management projects to disaster risk reduction, good governance, trafficking in human beings, and gender equality. Project funding is secured through a combination of the OSCE's regular budget and extrabudgetary (ExB) contributions pledged by donors via formal agreements.
Under the Human Dimension Department, the “Supporting and Strengthening the Women’s Resource Centres in Tajikistan” project seeks to address two pillars of the women, peace, and security agenda by addressing gender-based violence and economic empowerment affecting women and girls, including Afghan women and girls, through a comprehensive approach, including direct survivor support, enhanced public awareness, capacity building for effective and sustainable host country response, and economic empowerment for women.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the National Project Specialist ,and overall supervision of the Head, Human Dimension Department, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
Developing and delivering comprehensive training programs on social entrepreneurship for NGOs, guiding them in designing, launching, and scaling sustainable social enterprises; Providing ongoing mentorship and technical assistance to NGO teams, addressing challenges and optimizing operations to ensure the sustainability and impact of their social enterprises; Designing and implementing tailored training curricula on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business management to address the specific needs and demands of vulnerable women in each region, while supporting them in developing viable business plans; Providing individual and group mentorship and coaching sessions to enhance vulnerable women’s' confidence and entrepreneurial skills, guiding them through the business development process and ensuring sustainable outcomes; Facilitating knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities among NGOs, women entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders by collaborating with local, regional, and international partners to identify and promote best practices and innovations in social entrepreneurship; Developing tools and frameworks to monitor and evaluate the impact of social entrepreneurship initiatives, tracking progress, documenting success stories, lessons learned, and best practices, and preparing periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders.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 1,682.08 EUR. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
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Please note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.
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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: TAJ000338 Contract Type: Local Contracted Grade: NP1 Job Level: National Professional Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: TAJ - OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Dushanbe Issue Date: Feb 26, 2025 Closing Date: Mar 26, 2025 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Target Start Date: As soon as possible