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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRN00985
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Grade: NP1
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 19 December 2019
Deadline for application: 15 January 2020 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		Under the direct supervision of the Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) National Security Officer (NP2) and in close co-ordination with Deputy Head of Programme Office/Head of Programme Office (DHoM/HoM), the incumbent will be responsible for all physical security measures related to security/crisis readiness and prevention in the Bishkek Office.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The incumbent will be a member of the Security Management Team in the POiB Office and be assigned to: Assist the POiB National Security Officer in the execution of responsibilities with regard to the security of the POiB Office, their staff and property; Ensure that POiB mission members are kept informed on matters affecting their security, including health hazards and that appropriate arrangements are made for briefing newly arrived staff; Develop good contacts with the regional law enforcement agencies and civilian government structures with a view to obtaining the best possible protection for mission staff and property; Enforce movement control and security clearance policies and oversee the daily status report of the POiB staff (including approving all official travel from a security perspective of Bishkek Office in Kyrgyzstan; Select, train and supervise Bishkek Office security guards; ensuring that good health and safety practices are followed as well as implementing laid down procedures; Monitor and report any violations of the OSCE Code of Conduct and the Staff Rules and Regulations as pertains to the leakage of internal confidential information related to the work of POiB by mission members to external parties; Co-operate closely on security issues with relevant OSCE Mission Members from Ex-B projects working in Kyrgyzstan, other organizations operating at the duty station; Report on all cases in which mission staff have been a victim of criminal acts or any security related incidents and following up on those cases; Ensure in close co-operation with IT, good state of repair of all security and communications equipment and that the appropriate level of confidentiality is maintained with regard to security matters; Perform other tasks and duties as required. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-bishkek.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in law, political or social sciences or military/police academy training equivalent to a first level university degree; A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in security-related matters in military/police operations; Experience in an international or mission environment would be an asset; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Russian and local language; Knowledge of other OSCE languages would be an asset; Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds; Possession of a valid driving license; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an 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 1455.58 Euro/month. Social benefits will include OSCE participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Please note that appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

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/vacancies. 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. Please note that the vacancy is open for competition only amongst individuals with actual citizenship of the Kyrgyz Republic. 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. Please note that in the event of invitation for interview/test, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred.

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