Head of the Community Security Initiative Project*

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

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

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Advanced education/certified training course in relevant field. Advanced degree in a management discipline an asset

Experience:

Minimum 10 years relevant, diversified and progressively responsible professional experience including at least 5 years at the management level relevant to the actual position

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• A minimum of ten years of management experience, including at the senior level
• A minimum of ten years in managing and directing large scale projects related to confidence-building measures, post-conflict reconciliation or policing
• Proven ability to quickly establish contact and maintain constructive relations with senior Government officials, civil society groups, local populations and police representatives
• Proven organizational and leadership skills
• Significant experience in leading international teams in diverse circumstances
• Knowledge of community policing and policing in ethnically-diverse areas
• Knowledge of the politics and history of Kyrgyzstan
• Understanding of International Human Rights standards

Desirable:

• Fluency in the Russian and/or Kyrgyz language is highly desirable
• Prior field experience with the UN, OSCE or similar international organization
• Understanding of law enforcement structures (in the former Soviet Union)
• Possession of a valid automobile Class C driving licence and the ability to drive a 4x4 vehicle using manual transmission

The OSCE Community Security Initiative (CSI) Project in Kyrgyzstan aims at supporting the Kyrgyzstan police in addressing the specific security situation after the June 2010 events and to contribute to the professionalism of the Kyrgyzstan police in providing security for all members and communities of the Kyrgyzstan population, irrespective of ethnicity. At the same time, the Project is a pilot initiative which contributes in the long term to a wider national police reform programme envisaged by the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The CSI Project, as a supplementary part of OSCE Police Reform Programme (PMP)** for Kyrgyzstan, is implemented in eleven local police stations of Batken, Jalal-Abad, Osh and Chuy provinces of Kyrgyzstan.

Methodologically and operationally, the Project is maintained by police advisers, local community mediators and local programmatic and administrative staff.

The Head of the Community Security Initiative (CSI) Project is tasked to manage the OSCE Community Security Initiative Project in Kyrgyzstan. Under the direction of the Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek (CiB) and in co-ordination with the OSCE Head of Police Affairs for Kyrgyzstan, the Head of the CSI Project:

1. Acts as the representative of the Head of the CiB and the Head of Police Affairs for contact with government officials of the Ministry of Interior and other relevant Ministries and government agencies, police officials and others dealing with police issues;
2. Conveys the policy and strategy of the CSI Project to the above officials;
3. Liaises with the Kyrgyz Ministry of Interior and its territorial units at the highest level to become familiar with their command, management, and administration structures, and actively develops with them a good working relationship/environment;
4. Advises the Kyrgyz Ministry of Interior and its territorial units on international policing principles/good practices and issues relating to policing in a post-conflict environment as well as policing in a democracy, including police-public partnerships at the local level;
5. Provides direction to the Project's staff on the implementation of project activities;
6. Leads the Strategic Planning activities of the CSI Project;
7. Co-ordinates the CSI Project's activities with the other projects of the CiB Police Reform Programme;
8. Supervises and manages the staff of the CSI project;
9. Ensures the effective management, supervision and control of OSCE funds related to the CSI Project. The incumbent is also responsible for budget revisions and preparation of new budget admissions;
10. Takes the lead in fundraising for the CSI Project;
11. Closely liaises with the Strategic Police Matters Unit (SPMU) in relation to the planning and implementation of the CSI Project's activities;
12. Assists the Head of the CiB in providing regular reports to the OSCE Chairmanship, participating States, and Secretariat on the development of the situation in the Area of Responsibility and activities of the CSI Project. In the process of compiling reports, takes into consideration all relevant documents, including those from the authorised representative of the Ministry of Interior of the Kyrgyz Republic;
13. Reports regularly on the progress of the Project;
14. Performs other duties as required.

* The Community Security Initiative (CSI) project is envisaged to run until 31 December 2015, subject to extension and pending funding availability

** Subject to 2014 Budget approval, Police Reform Programme (PRP) will be changed to Police Matters Programme (PMP)

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

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 several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.