Temporary Project Assistant, Nur-Sultan 311 views

Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Nur-Sultan

Vacancy number: VNKAZG00100

Vacancy type: Local Contracted

Field of expertise: Economic and Environmental Affairs

Grade: G5

Number of posts: 1

Duty station: OSCE Programme Office in Nur-Sultan

Date of issue: 20 November 2019

Deadline for application: 8 December 2019 – 23: 59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background: The OSCE Programme Office in Nur-Sultan is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the temporary position of Project Assistant (G5, S1) in its Economic and Environmental Dimension for the period of 5 months 29 days.

Tasks and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of Economic and Environmental Officer (EEO) and the general supervision of the Head of Programme Office the Project Assistant for Economic and Environmental Activities (SPA) assists the EEO at a technical level by carrying out logistical arrangements in preparing and implementing projects, maintains close contacts with governmental institutions, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and the OSCE Secretariat with regard to project development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and exchange of information.

Necessary Qualifications

Education: Secondary education with formal training in science, environmental sciences/ management or related fields.

Experience: Minimum two years of relevant work experience in administrative and/ or programmatic involvement into project management, preferably at international organizations, diplomatic missions and/or international non-governmental organizations. Good general knowledge of environmental and economic issues in Central Asia. Good computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet skills, familiarity with Oracle applications an asset).

Languages: Superior command of Russian and English, knowledge of Kazakh language will be an asset.

Other: Organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds.

Remuneration Package: Monthly remuneration is EUR 1,211. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.

Please note that the vacancy is open only amongst nationals of Kazakhstan

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE`s online application link found under link //jobs.osce.org/’>https: //jobs.osce.org/ . Deadline for all applications is 8 December 2019. No applications will be considered after the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that CVs and other applications submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form will not be reviewed. 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.

Please note that the vacancy is open only amongst nationals of Kazakhstan.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.