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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJN00673
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: Buildings Management
Grade: NP1
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 14 January 2020
Deadline for application: 3 February 2020 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe 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 National Civil Engineer will work under the Extra-Budgetary Project of “Stabilisation of Tajikistan’s southern border region with Afghanistan”. This is a professional function role supervised by the National Procurement Officer and if you are selected as the National Civil Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Conducting preliminary assessments at all construction sites to determine the scope of works; In co-operation with the National Procurement Officer, drafting the specifications for design works as well as for construction works; Following up with the Tajik Border Troops and the Committee on Emergency Situations and Civil Defense (CoESCD) to ensure all relevant permits and licenses are in place for construction work to take place; Assessing the accuracy of submitted designs and bills of quantities and makes proposals for rectification; Supporting the National Procurement Officer in the review of design and construction bids, focusing on their technical coherence; Conducting on-site assessment and quality control of ongoing construction work; Acting as the technical lead of the project in identifying and rectifying any construction challenges with the contractor(s); Advising the Project Manager on the completeness of construction works; Maintaining all construction-related files and records; Performing any other tasks as assigned. 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. 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

		University degree in civil engineering, construction or similar; A minimum of two years of professional experience managing civil engineering projects, particularly in the design and implementation of large construction and infrastructure projects; Experience of working with an international organization or international non-governmental organization on construction projects is desirable; Computer literacy with practical experience in using Microsoft Office applications; Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Russian and Tajik languages; 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.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 1,165.83 EUR. Social benefits will include participation in the medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED, offline applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted. Please note that the vacancy is open for competition only amongst nationals of Tajikistan. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise 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. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.