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Issued by: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
Vacancy number: VNUZBS00109
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Democratization
Functional level: Senior professional
Grade: S2
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: , Tashkent
Date of issue: 11 December 2020
Deadline for application: 1 February 2021 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

General Minimum Requirements

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

Field of Expertise Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

First-level university degree in political sciences, social sciences, international relations, public policy, law or equivalent professional experience
Work experience in either public administration, relevant international organizations, civic associations (including NGOs), political parties/affairs, or economic and political development
Demonstrable organizational, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

First-level university degree in a relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

- Field experience in one or more of the following fields: Democratization, Rule of Law, Justice/legal or human rights issues

- Knowledge of regional political history and developments

- Proven practical background in project monitoring and evaluation

- Ability to establish contact and develop confident relations with the local population as well as the ability to work with government officials and institutions

- Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

- Professional fluency in English and Russian or Uzbek, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely

- Ability to work independently

- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity

- Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and email

Desirable:

- Work experience in Central Asia or the Commonwealth of Independent States

- Previous work experience preferably in an international environment or within operational Missions

- Knowledge of OSCE principles and commitments

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, the Senior Project Officer assists in the elaboration and implementation of OSCE projects in co-ordination with relevant Uzbek governmental bodies. The incumbent will be responsible for:

Drafting project documents, monitoring project implementation, writing activity reports and press releases, dealing with budgetary issues in connection with project implementations, and organizing meetings and seminars;
Maintaining close co-operation with national officials, as well as with various implementing partners and representatives of civil society;
Facilitating projects within the field of democratization in response to the needs and prioritizing of the host country in order to assist in the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments;
Facilitating projects in the fields of Democratization and rule of law, human rights and human trafficking
Co-ordinating the activities of the Office of the Project Co-ordinator with international donors and maintaining close cooperation with the OSCE Secretariat and other OSCE Institutions;
Assisting in arranging OSCE events, inter alia, regional seminars and visiting to the area by OSCE delegations, as well as other events with OSCE participation;
Performing other related duties as required, including replacing the Head of Mission in his/her absence.

For more detailed information on the work of OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, please see http://www.osce.org/uzbekistan

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.

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.

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