Senior Driver (G3)

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 initiatives.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Materials Management Officer and direct supervision of the Transport Assistant, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:  

1. Driving OSCE vehicles to transport the Head of Office and participating in the protection and safety of the Head of Office;
2. Driving other high ranking officials, visiting experts and delegations and Office staff when not driving for the Head of Office;
3. Delivering letters and other documents to Diplomatic missions, International organizations, NGOs, etc. and whenever necessary delivering parcels/pouches  or other documents from the post office;
4. Conducting regular checks of office vehicles and informs the Administration of any needed maintenance;
5. Maintaining day to day cleanliness and good working condition (fuel, car fluids, oil, tires, springs) of  vehicles; 
6. Maintaining log of vehicle usage;
7. Ensuring that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident;
8. Performing other duties as required by the Head of Office or the Transport Assistant.

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

  
Necessary Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary education;
• Category B and E driver's license;
• Two years of professional driving experience with a safe driving record and established awareness of security issues;
• Experience in basic vehicle repair and maintenance is required;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Russian and Tajik languages. Good written and oral communication skills in English language;
• 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 532.58 EUR. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.

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 the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.