Legal Assistant (G-5), Short-Term Assignment

Background:

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe promotes the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments, as well as the co-operation of the Republic of Tajikistan within the OSCE framework in all three dimensions. It is involved in a wide range of activities, ranging from counter-terrorism and border management projects to supporting cross-border markets and free economic zones, human rights, media development, and legal reform initiative.

Please note that this is a short-term position and the initial appointment will be for 2 months with a possibility of extension.

Please note that the vacancy is open for Tajikistan nationals and permanent residents of Tajikistan.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the National Legal Officer and overall supervision of Senior Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Collecting information to assist the National Legal Officer in preparation of legal opinion and advice to the Head of Office (HoO), Deputy HoO, Senior Executive Officer (SEO) and Chief of Fund Administration (CFA) on a wide range of legal matters; 
2. Collecting and organizing information related to domestic and international laws, including public, private and administrative law; legal precedents pertaining to the work of OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe; researching OSCE internal rules and regulations; monitoring the changes in the domestic laws and OSCE internal rules and regulations, and providing information for the National Legal Officer;
3. Preparing first drafts, reviewing and proofreading legal documents, including legal opinions, implementing partner agreements, memoranda of understanding, cost-sharing agreements, commercial contracts and any other documents of a legal nature; assisting in conducting due-diligences of partners and vendors; 
4. Contributing to the development of Project Proposals, Programme Outlines, Unified Budget Proposals and any other relevant documents that the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe regularly develops;
5. Organizing and maintaining all legal documents in a confidential way, including filing of hard and soft copies;
6. Performing other relevant work as required by supervisor.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see: http://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-dushanbe

Necessary Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary education supplemented by specialized studies in law or political science;
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience;
• Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft applications;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, Tajik and Russian languages;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 892.75 EUR. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post 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. 

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts, should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.

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.

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.

Please note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.

 Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance. 

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 62 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.