Organization Name: OSCE Centre in Bishkek
Location: Bishkek,KG
Grade: G6
Closing Date of application: 03-10-2013
No. of Posts: 1
Background
The Senior Programme Assistant provides clerical, administrative and programmatic assistance to the Human Dimension Programme under the direct supervision of the Senior Human Dimension Officer (SHDO) of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The incumbent, has a particular focus on (but not excluding other topics):
- Gender issues;
- Trafficking in human beings;
- National minorities;
- Freedom of religion or belief;
- Freedom of assembly and association;
- Trial monitoring and legal reforms;
- Juvenile justice;
- National Human Rights Institutions;
- Human Rights Education;
- Torture prevention;
and under the supervision of the Human Dimension Officer, will perform the following duties:
- Monitoring and reporting on human rights-related legislation and developments, particularly at the national and local levels, using various sources of information such as: official documents, newswires and mass media, reports by NGOs and other experts, reports by other international organizations and diplomatic missions, other sources;
- Drafting, preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects, budgets, financial and narrative reports related to the human rights activities of the mission. Assisting in the identification of national and international experts and other partners; arranging the logistical aspects related to the organization of events. Provide interpretation and translation when required/ Maintains the relevant documentation and filing system;
- Contributing to briefing, training and other reports related to the mission's activities (Spot Reports, Background Reports, periodical Activity Reports, other reports as assigned), as well as talking points and speeches for the Head of Centre, Deputy Head of Centre, and Human Dimension Officer. Drafting press releases and other public relations material related to the work of the Human Dimension. Attending seminars/roundtables and other events organized by state institutions, NGOs and other partner organizations, and preparing relevant memos to keep the office informed;
- Maintaining regular correspondence and working relations with state institutions (in particular National Human Rights Institutions, the judiciary, the central and local governments and the parliament), international and national non-governmental organizations, human rights defenders, and other diplomatic missions, as requested by the SHDO;
- Assisting and maintaining regular working relations with OSCE institutions as requested by the SHDO (Secretariat, Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights/ODIHR, Office of the High Commissioner on National Minorities) in the implemention of human rights activities and/or inquiries related to Kyrgyzstan and during country visits by delegations;
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Necessary Qualifications
- Secondary education with a focus on social issues and/or the humanities supplemented by formal training in law, social sciences, with a specialization in human rights;
- Minimum 6 years of work experience in the field of human rights, particularly in monitoring, drafting reports and managing projects, preferably at international organizations, diplomatic missions and/or international non-governmental organizations;
- Knowledge of the international and regional human rights systems (UN and OSCE in particular), and the domestic legal system and state institutions of Kyrgyzstan, particularly related to human rights;
- Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft packages, Ability to operate in the IRMA/Oracle system applications and Doc.In, with additional training provided where necessary;
- Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds;
- Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Russian and local languages.
Remuneration Package
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 769. 67 Euro/month. Social benefits will include Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe participation in the Vanbreda medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. At the discretion of the appointing authority a higher step may be approved up to a maximum of step 3 subject to specific conditions.
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment. Online applications submission deadline is on 3 October 2013, 18:00.
Please note that this vacancy is open for a competition only amongst nationals of the Kyrgyz Republic. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Please note that in the event of invitation for interview, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred.
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