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:
University education in international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields; Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or governments; Experience in preparing analytical reports; Excellent communication and drafting skills; Knowledge of regional political history and developments; Diplomatic and negotiating skills; Some knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments.
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
A first-level university degree. Advanced education in a relevant field desirable.
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience.
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Desirable:
Working knowledge of the Russian and/or Tajik languages; Previous work experience in an international environment or within international operational Missions; Experience of working in the Central Asian region and/or knowledge of the region.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe and direction of the Deputy Head of the Office, the Political Officer will be tasked with the following duties:
Managing all aspects of the Office’s (internal and external) reporting, including compilation, drafting or clearance of speeches and talking points of the Head and Deputy Head of Office; Monitoring and reports on the political situation in the country where relevant to the Office’s programmatic planning; Providing analysis of current affairs and political developments; Advising and supporting the Office's activities on political dialogues concerning all aspects of security; Establishing and maintaining contacts with members of the parliament, government officials, political parties, local authorities, non-governmental organization (NGO's) and research institutions; Assisting in arranging OSCE regional events, inter alia regional seminars and visits to the area by OSCE delegations, as well as other events with OSCE participation.For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see: https://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.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, 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.
The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation; therefore, the maximum period of service in this post or in the same Mission is seven years.
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.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. If your participating State does not provide the option to apply online for seconded positions, you are kindly requested to submit your offline application form available at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form to the respective OSCE delegation whose address can be found at https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.
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.
Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.
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: TAJ000364 Contract Type: International Secondment Grade: S2 Job Type: Seconded Number of posts: 1 Location: TAJ - OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Dushanbe Issue Date: Apr 22, 2025 Closing Date: May 20, 2025 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Political Affairs Target Start Date: As soon as possible