National Project Officer (NP1)

Background:

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) is mandated to assist the Host Country in its efforts to ensure security and stability, including the fight against terrorism, violent  extremism, drug trafficking, and other threats; to support the country’s socio-economic and civil  society development; to help protect the country’s environment; and to assist the government in the  implementation of its commitments taken within the OSCE framework, including those related to the  development of civil society. The Economic and Environmental Dimension (EED) supports  Uzbekistan. 
in  promoting  sustainable  economic  development,  environmental governance and regional  co-operation in line with OSCE commitments.

Within this framework, PCUz has developed an extra-budgetary funded (ExB) project aimed at strengthening inclusive and informed participation of women and youth in a climate-resilient green economy in Central Asia. The project focuses on improving access to environmental information through the establishment of a Green Digital Platform, expanding learning and employment pathways in the green sector, and enhancing the visibility of environmental and climate initiatives through regional co-operation and media engagement. The National Project Officer (NP1) will be located  within EED and will be responsible for contributing to the successful implementation of the extra-budgetary project “Platform for Environment and Climate Engagement in Central Asia (PEaCE CA): Improving Access to Green Information and Opportunities for Women and Youth” The incumbent  will be working under direct supervision of the EED Senior Project Officer and indirect supervision of the Head of Office.
 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the EED Senior Project Officer, the National Project Officer (NP1)  contribute in the implementation of EED extra-budgetary projects in co-ordination with relevant Uzbek governmental and non-governmental bodies. The incumbent provides technical input to project  implementation by assessing, synthesizing and co-ordinating preparation of routine elements of the project. In addition, the incumbent contributes to the implementation of the Economic and Environmental Dimension’s portfolio of PCUz. After completing onboarding, the NPO will work with a  high degree of independence, while expected to continuously update EED SPO on relevant developments, challenges or progress.

Key Functions and Results
1. Implements and co-ordinate the extra-budgetary project and project activities relating to economic and environmental issues, contributing to the effective delivery of the project objectives.
2. Establishes and maintains contacts with the relevant government officials and institutions as well as with donors and relevant OSCE structures;
3. Co-ordinates project implementation by identifying problems and proposing specific actions to be taken to expedite delivery of inputs; drafts comments on designated aspects of project progress and inputs to project monitoring; drafts project revisions, including adjustments to individual project budgets on the basis of changed work plans;
4. Prepares correspondence, organizes official visits, conferences, workshops and meetings;
5. Drafts concept notes and terms of reference for project consultants and requests for proposals;
6. Oversees technical support of the Green Digital Platform in consultation with government and international partners, IT experts and the Senior Project Officer

Necessary Qualifications:

Education:
• First-level university degree in environmental studies, economics, development, international relations or related fields.
Experience and knowledge/skills:
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in project management in either research, academic, government, civil society, international organization or private sector institution dealing with environmental issues.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including procurement or contracts administration, preferably acquired in an international organization or a mission environment.
• Experience in supervising joint international and national (government and/or NGO) projects. Experience in consulting and corresponding with government representatives.
• The incumbent should demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently assess situations, identify emerging opportunities and propose practical solutions in support of project objectives.
• Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft applications. Experience working with digital platforms and/or repositories is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural and religious background, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
Languages:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Uzbek, Russian.
 

Remuneration Package: Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction, is USD 2152.00 as per the relevant OSCE salary scale.

Appointments are normally made at Step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale. In exceptional cases, an initial appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered. This depends on factors such as relevant experience exceeding minimum requirements or higher previous remuneration. Any such request by a candidate must be reviewed and approved by the OSCE before the appointment.

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.

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.