Manual Worker (G2)

Background:

OSCE field operations are the front line of the OSCE’s engagement on the ground, supporting host authorities in fulfilling OSCE commitments and implementing a comprehensive approach to security. The OSCE Mission to Skopje is the Organization's longest-serving field operation working on inter-ethnic relations, early warning, the rule of law, democratic governance, transnational threats and police reform.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Material Management Assistant, the incumbent will provide support services related to the daily manipulation of goods in and out of the storage, performance of repairperson services including minor building repairs of OSCE premises. More specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for:

1.    Loading, unloading and moving non-expendable and expendable supplies, small furniture, appliances and equipment to/from delivery to the storage;
2.    Delivery/distribution of supplies and goods from storage to offices inside the OSCE premises and to OSCE locations in the country using a Mission provided vehicle;
3.    Providing logistical support to departments regarding events (conferences, meetings, etc.), transporting and carrying necessary equipment; presenting handovers to the final users and collecting them in line with the Material Transfer Order from Material Management Section; 
4.    Ensuring items are properly stored so that no safety or fire hazards exist and items are easy to find; keeping storage areas clean and neat;
5.    Ensuring that goods received from the suppliers are in good condition and reporting promptly when required; maintaining stock of repair supplies, tools, materials, parts, to ensure their availability for scheduled maintenance and emergency responses;
6.    Removing, relocating, repairing, installation and testing of the stored equipment; minor repairs including restoring operations of non-functioning items, when possible; collecting, shredding and transporting items for disposal and recycling;
7.    Maintaining and performing minor repair work on furniture and equipment, a/c systems, adjustment of the doors and handles, hanging up notice boards, TV sets, pictures, fixing curtains, doors and fixtures of leased premises;
8.    Performing other duties as required, including driving of official vehicles.

Necessary Qualifications:

•    Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of North Macedonia;
•    Completed secondary education;
•    Minimum two years of related work experience in stock control and/or building maintenance (mason, carpenter or similar);
•    Good written and oral communication skills in English and in local languages;
•    Ability to work with people of different nationalities, ethnicities, religions and cultural backgrounds;
•    Holding a valid driving license.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is approximately EUR 550.37 (part-time engagement, 20 hours per week).

Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance and the OSCE Provident Fund. 

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.

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.