Temporary Handyman, Roster (G1)

Background:

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) is intending to conduct roster call to engage additional Handymen willing to serve on a short-term basis in future. The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe is located on an area of 11,500 m². The Office area necessitates a regular cleaning services which include caring about the office garden, cutting trees, irrigation of area, garbage collecting.

NOTE: The selected candidates will be on a roster and might be contacted as per operational need.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the National Building Maintenance Officer the short-term Handyman will support the staff of the Fund Administration Unit (FAU)/Materials Management Unit (MMU) in conducting their day-to-day activities. The work will include the following tasks:

1. Cleaning concrete drainage channels and walkways;

2. Providing assistance with cleaning outside the Office perimeter from snow and ice;

3. Providing assistance in loading and unloading of equipment and materials;

4. Sweeping the Office territory and removing leaves;

5. Cleaning leaves and debris from gutters and drains; 

6. Caring for the Office garden: watering, season cutting, fertilizing;

7. Performing other duties as required.

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

Necessary Qualifications:

• Completed secondary education;

• Three years of working experience in gardening, irrigation and street cleaning;

• Practical skills and experience of work as Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician (220V and low-current equipment);

• Working experience with international organizations is preferable;

• Good knowledge of Russian and Tajik languages. Knowledge of English would be an asset;

• Good interpersonal and communication skills;

• Excellent physical ability;

• Good organizational abilities and high level of attention-to-detail;

• Enthusiasm to develop skills and knowledge, adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes;

• Ability to work under limited supervision and deliver quality work;

• Positive and approachable manner and team player qualities;

• 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 444.08 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.

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.