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Materials Management Officer

Dushanbe

  • Organization: OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
  • Location: Dushanbe
  • Grade: Junior level - P-2, Internationally contracted - Open for OSCE's 57 participating States
  • Occupational Groups:
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background:

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

 

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 initiatives.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Should you be selected for this exciting opportunity, you will work under the overall supervision of the Chief of Fund Administration (CFA), and will support the Office to ensure the provision of cost effective material management, procurement, building maintenance as well as travel and transport activities in the Office. More specifically, you will be tasked with the following duties:

 

  1. Advising the Chief of Administration and Finance and Head of Office on the consistent application of organizational policies on material management;
  2. Making proposals for standardization and the most rational usage of equipment/assets and proposing scope of services for establishment of service/maintenance-related contracts;
  3. Ensuring proper registration of all assets in the ORACLE Inventory Module, correct warehousing and storage, smooth and cost effective implementation of assets transfers, advising on life expectancies of various types of equipment, the conduct of regular physical inventories and annual inventory reporting as well as the optimal utilization of surplus materials and equipment;
  4. Providing optimal logistics support to the Office by overseeing activities in the fields of procurement, communications and information technology;
  5. Supporting the CFA in the day-to-day management of the vehicle fleet including maintenance, fuel disposal and ensuring accurate vehicle records;
  6. Co-ordinating the day-to-day support of supply operations and liaising with staff at the OSCE Secretariat on matters related to office equipment;
  7. Providing support to the Head of Office, CFA and Finance Officer in the budget preparation and planning process and monitoring expenditures especially in the areas of logistics support, buildings management and transport services in compliance with the Financial Regulations and Instructions of OSCE and administrative practices;
  8. Planning and managing all procurement and related contractual aspects taking into account local economic and other prevailing conditions; co-ordinating the procurement of supplies, equipment and services for the Office;
  9. Supervising the management, maintenance and repair of the Office premises and facilities;
  10. Supervising, in conjunction with the CFA, a team of procurement, engineering and technical support staff and coordinating their work in the provision of diverse services including travel operations;
  11. Performing other related duties as assigned.

 

For more detailed information on the work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see http://www.osce.org/tajikistan

 

Necessary Qualifications:

  • Citizenship of an OSCE participating State, excluding citizenship of Tajikistan;

  • First-level university degree in business administration, logistics and/or engineering;

  • Minimum four years of progressively responsible experience in logistics with specialization in fleet management, asset management, procurement and/or building management;

  • Field experience with the OSCE or other international organizations would be an asset;

  • Professional fluency in English and Russian with excellent written and oral communication skills;

  • Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using a manual transmission;

  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;

  • Previous exposure and openness to international environments with multicultural teams;

  • Computer literacy with practical experience in Microsoft applications;

  • Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure.

 

Required competencies:

Core values

  • Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
  • Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
  • Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
  • Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work

Core competencies

  • Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
  • Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
  • Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
  • Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
  • Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances

Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)

  • Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
  • Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
  • Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

 

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration subject to social security deductions is about US$ 3,991.25 to which is added Board and Lodging Allowance (currently EUR 129 per day subject to change without prior notice). Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.

 

Appointments are made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

 

How To Apply:

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

 

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 applicants 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.

 

The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation, therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 7 years.

 

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

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