Local Intern - Customs and Transport

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Background:

The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) assists the host Government with the implementation of OSCE commitments and relevant international obligations and standards. The Customs and Transport Unit (hereinafter – Unit) works within Politico-Military Department (PMD) of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB). The Unit engages in project work to enhance the capacities of the State Customs Service in cross-border co-operation and economic connectivity. The selected intern will be tasked with the duties outlined below.

Note: This intership is planned for minimum 2 months, starting in September 2022. Possible extensions up to 6 months are subject to the needs of the hiring unit and performance of the incumbent.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the National Customs and Transport Officer (NCTO), the selected intern will work with the Customs and Transport Unit of the PMD and will be tasked with the assisting in the following duties:

  1. Assist the project implementation team in:
    • Preparation and implementation of project activities;
    • Gathering data for monitoring and evaluation purposes;
    • Development of inputs to project proposals and other programmatic documents, including but not limited to internal reports, talking points and presentations;
    • Maintaining effective co-operation with Unit’s project partners;
  2. Collect data and conduct background research and analysis on given topics;
  3. Attend internal and external meetings, take meeting minutes and follow-up on associated tasks;
  4. Draft initial versions of official correspondence, such as invitation letters, general letters and Note Verbales;
  5. Assist in managing files and respective archives;
  6. Perform other administrative duties such as editing/formatting project documents;
  7. Translate texts, as requested by the Supervisor (involving materials in Russian, English and Kyrgyz languages);
  8. Perform other work-related duties and administrative tasks as required by the Supervisor.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-bishkek. We also recommend you to visit https://jobs.osce.org/internships, where you can find a video created by former interns and recently presented webinar.

Necessary Qualifications:

  • Be between 19 and 30 years old and have completed two years of full-time studies from an accredited institution or have completed a first or advanced degree in a field relevant to the OSCE’s mandate no longer than two years ago by the date of the deadline of the vacancy notice;
  • Citizenship of or permanent residence in Kyrgyz Republic;
  • Studies in an academic field related to the OSCE portfolio;
  • Professional interest in the issues such as customs, trade facilitation, cross-border cooperation, economic connectivity;
  • Knowledge of the Central Asian region and its societal/political processes is highly desirable;
  • Fluency in English with excellent communication skills;
  • Knowledge of Russian language is highly mandatory;
  • Knowledge of the Kyrgyz language would be an asset;
  • Knowledge of another OSCE working languages would be an asset;
  • Good organizational skills with ability to process and classify information quickly and efficiently;
  • A sound understanding of gender mainstreaming and the ability to integrate this in project management;
  • Strong analytical, research and drafting skills;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people from different national and cultural backgrounds, whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
  • 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;
  • Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

Remuneration Package:

The OSCE is not in a position to pay any remuneration or cover any expenses incurred by the intern during his/her stay nor reimburse travel expenses.

The selected intern may participate in the group health insurance scheme at his/her own expense, but the OSCE will cover life and accident/disability insurance. If the intern opts to arrange his/her own medical coverage, he/she shall provide evidence of medical coverage for the duty station he/she applies to, and for any eventual duty trip destinations.

The internship does not constitute a commitment to future employment with the OSCE.

If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply for this internship opportunity, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. Please mention your availability dates in the cover letter.

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 retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer an internship with modified terms of reference or a different duration.

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

Additional Information

  • Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
  • Requisition ID: OSC00005Y
  • Contract Type: Intern
  • Grade: No grade
  • Job Type: Intern
  • Number of posts: 1
  • Location: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, Bishkek
  • Issue Date: Jun 17, 2022
  • Closing Date: Jul 17, 2022
  • Employee Status: Short-Term
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
  • Target Start Date: Sep 01 2022
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