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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJG00681
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: General Support Functions
Grade: G2
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 23 January 2020
Deadline for application: 13 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

		Under the supervision of the National Building Maintenance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Setting up the daily menus, preparing and serving lunches in the office’s canteen five times per week; Is responsible for daily shopping and proper storage of the foodstuff. Ensuring that products used for meals are of good quality; Keeping record on and maintaining food-stuff and household supplies of the office’s kitchen; Assigning work to junior cooks on menus and food preparation; Teaching and training the other cooking staff; Participating in the organization and preparation of the catering for official receptions, receiving visiting officials by serving them refreshments and meals; Maintaining the cooking premises clean, ensuring the cleaning of all kitchen utensils on a daily basis; Disposing food wastes and packaging on a daily basis, incineration of accumulated waste at least once a week; Disinfecting the kitchen once a week; Performing other duties as required.

Necessary Qualifications

		Minimum primary education; Minimum four years working experience in cooking and serving; Knowledge of Tajik and Russian. Basic knowledge of English sufficient to understand simple instructions is required; The work requires cooking skills and knowledge of use of kitchen equipment and utensils of the use of cleaning material/solutions, etc.; 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 445.83 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.