General Minimum Requirements
Please note that this is a short-term appointment.
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:
Demonstrable organizational skills; Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Demonstrable interpersonal skills; Ability to work under time-pressure and strict deadlines; Documented experience in negotiations.
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
Second-level university degree in public/business administration, social science, economics, law, political science, international relations, development, education or related field. PhD degree in a relevant field is highly desirable.
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.
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Desirable:
Knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments; Knowledge of any of the following sectors: politics and security, economic governance and development, or training and adults education; Experience in cooperative initiatives in partnership with international organizations, non-governmental organizations or private implementing partners; Working knowledge of Russian and/or Kyrgyz would be an asset.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the OSCE Board of Trustees (BoT), the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
1. General Administration and Management
Implementing the Charter of the OSCE Academy within the Directorโs competencies; Reporting regularly to the Board of Trustees, Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB), donors as well as the Permanent Council of the OSCE; Conducting daily administration and management of the Academy; Confirming regulations relevant for the internal affairs of the Academy; Co-ordinating the recruitment, management and retention of local and international administrative and academic staff as well as faculty members; Supporting the Academic Advisory Board and assists the Board of Trustees in their activities; Co-operating with relevant POiB staff responsible for the OSCE Academy2. Fundraising and Partnership Development
Playing an active role in fundraising for the Academy and securing its financial sustainability and oversees fundraising activities for the Academyโs related programme activities under its Extra-Budgetary (ExB) project; Developing strategies for the future of the OSCE Academy, inter alia on educational activities and diversification of fundraising; Monitoring and supporing the preparation of budgets and financial statements under UB and ExB projects as well as third-party funding; Submitting monthly activity reports, annual reports and inputs for interim donor reports and other project reports under UB and ExB as requested by the POiB; Submitting project reports for third-party funding, closely liaises with relevant representatives of third-party funding organisations; Initiating and negotiating new partnerships with internationally recognized academic and research institutions; Supporting and further strengthening the visibility and the outreach of the Academy, especially to partners in the wider region of Central Asia in line with the requirements of the Charter of the OSCE Academy;3. Academic Program Development
Supporting and monitoring the development of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree programme at the Academy; Co-ordinating and supporting the development and launch of the new Master in Human Rights and Sustainability; Co-ordinating and supervising the development of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programme; Supervising the admission process for the existing educational programmes and acts as chair of relevant commissions in accordance with Kyrgyzstanโs legislation; Confirming the admission rules as well as the code of conduct and other relevant regulations; Overseeing the accreditation processes of the OSCE Academy;4. Research and Publication Activities
Monitoring and supporting the various research activities at the Academy and further develops relevant programmatic work; Co-ordinating and supporting the creation of research clusters at the Academy and liaises with relevant partners; Supervising and supporting the multiple publication activities of the Academy and further strengthens the output and regional policy impact of the institute in line with the requirements of the Charter of the OSCE Academy; Maintaining existing partnerships and initiates new co-operation agreements and networks with academic and research institutions; Leading educational, research, scholarly and public engagement activities of the OSCE Academy ensuring the relevancy and sustainability of the proposed initiatives.For more detailed information on our structure and work, please see the Programme Office in Bishkek and the OSCE Academy in Bishkek.
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.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
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 well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.
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