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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJN00579
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: Military Affairs
Grade: NP1
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 9 March 2018
Deadline for application: 28 March 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe is looking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced candidate for the position of National Liaison Officer.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Counter Terrorism and Police Issues Adviser and in co-ordination with National Police Assistance Officer, Police Issues Project Co-ordinator the National Liaison Officer: Shares the implementation, monitoring and co-ordination of the OSCE Police Assistance Project (Implementation of the Police Reform Programme and Action Plan), with particular attention to the strategic plans of the Ministry of Internal Affairs; Liaise on regular basis with the top management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to include the vision into all project documents; Together with the Counter Terrorism and Police Issues Adviser co-ordinates with the Ministry of Interior all activities of the Police Assistance project; Serves as main point of contact, oversees preparation and takes part in the Police Reform Steering Group meetings. Gathers information relevant to Police Assistance Project, and feeds-in information on the proposed scope of OSCE support to each stage of the Police Reform process; Supports the management of meetings of the Counter Terrorism and Police Unit and Ministry’s staff concerning specific matters related to the implementation of the Police Assistance Project; Shares responsibility of the management of meetings of the Counter Terrorism and Police Unit and external partners and stakeholders, concerning specific matters related to the implementation of the Police Assistance Project.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in security-related studies or equivalent; At least two years’ professional experience with a national security, law-enforcement authority; Experience of working with interlocutors at the Minister, Deputy Minister, Head of Department level within national government/institutions; Excellent communication skills, experience in networking and managing a high number of contacts; Demonstrated analytical skills as well as maturity of judgement; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team and with colleagues throughout the OSCE with different cultural, religious and professional backgrounds as well as different gender, diverse political views and approaches to problems, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Understanding of the specificity and sensitiveness of police reform activities in the fields of democratisation, human rights, security, and rule of law in countries in transition; Excellent understanding of the challenges facing Central Asian pS in police reform management; Excellent written and oral communication skills in Tajik, Russian and English; 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.