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:
A first-level university degree in police administrative courses in relevant field and specialized subject areas Negotiating and interpersonal skills Ability to read and utilize maps Ability to perform first aid Regular, active police service experience Very good oral and written English communication skills Knowledge of International Police Standards and human rights
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
A first-level university degree in police administrative courses in relevant field and specialized subject areas
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of diversified police experience including at least 12 months operational experience in the relevant field and specialized subject area
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Desirable:
Ability to provide leadership and motivation with strong supervisory skills; Working knowledge of the Russian and/or Tajik languages would be a strong asset; Experience in negotiation/mediation; Experience of working in the Central Asian region and/or knowledge of the region.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Politico-Military Department, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
Overseeing the development and implementation of the Police Reform process in the country; Ensuring that all activities under his/her portfolio are under strict compliance with the standards of the organization, universal standards and best practices on human rights; Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the respective state authorities and other non-state actors in the host country; Establishing co-operation and co-ordinates activities with other international partners in Tajikistan; Organizing, co-ordinating, implementing and monitoring all projects under his/her portfolio related to police assistance and organized crime-related activities; Assisting the relevant authorities of the host country in strengthening the democratic control of law enforcement agencies and rule of law standards in line with applicable OSCE commitments and best practice; Actively supporting the Strategic Police Matters Unit of the Secretariat in Vienna to identify, develop, co-ordinate, implement and monitor OSCE activities in the field of police assistance and organized crime; Evaluating current status of organized crime and police legislation in Tajikistan; Producing analytical reports on developments in Tajikistan, as assigned; Supervising seven national staff members and consultants as required; Performing other duties as required.For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-dushanbe
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. Additional Information