Human Dimension Officer S2

About the Position

We are seeking a Human Dimension Officer S2 for the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, focusing on human rights and rule of law initiatives.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Centre, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Providing analysis of current affairs and developments in the human dimension area.
2. Implementing Centre's activities in the Human Dimension of the OSCE.
3. Establishing contacts and liaising with senior government officials of the relevant ministries, agencies, governmental bodies, relevant parliamentary committees, and other officials dealing with Human Rights, Rule of Law, as well as with local authorities, universities, research institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
4. Assisting in arranging OSCE events, including seminars and visits to the area by OSCE delegations, as well as other events with OSCE participation.
5. Liaising with the other OSCE presences in the region.
6. Preparing information about the programme/projects related to OSCE Human Dimension initiatives.
7. Developing, implementing, and monitoring activities and projects related to Human Rights, Rule of Law, and other OSCE Human Dimension commitments.
8. Performing other duties as required.

Requirements

General Minimum Requirements

• Excellent physical condition
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

Field of Expertise Requirements

• First-level university degree in international studies, public policy, political science, law, or human rights-related fields
• Diplomatic experience or experience working in political affairs with international organizations or government
• Experience in preparing analytical reports
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Knowledge of regional political history and developments
• Diplomatic and negotiating skills
• Some knowledge of the OSCE principles and commitments

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

• Education: A first-level university degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements

Mandatory:

• International mission members in the OSCE are internationally recruited. For the purposes of OSCE Missions (Field Operations), this means that they are hired to work in a duty station outside of their home country or country of permanent residence. As a result, nationals and permanent residents of the duty station are not eligible for international mission member positions. In the case of individuals with multiple nationalities, candidates are still ineligible for consideration even if using another citizenship for application while simultaneously maintaining the citizenship or permanent residence status of the country where the duty station is located.
• Knowledge of international human rights legal instruments related to OSCE commitments and international standards.
• Previous working experience in a programmatic/strategic planning role.
• Proven work experience in project management: project development, including budgeting, monitoring, implementation, and reporting (both narrative and financial).
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Supervisory and management experience related to the OSCE Human Dimension.
• Proven ability to establish contacts and constructive relations with officials, local, and population.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames.
• Professional fluency in English with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills, including the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely.
• 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 a team, with people of different cultural, religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

Desirable:

• Previous work experience in Central Asia preferably in an international environment or within operational Missions.
• Extensive knowledge of regional political developments and security and defense issues in Central Asia.
• Experience and/or training in negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Professional fluency in Russian, both oral and written, including the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely.
• Basic proficiency in Turkmen.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Staff rotation policy with a maximum service period of seven years

About the Company

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, please see: www.osce.org/ashgabat

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, 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 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.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. If your participating State does not provide the option to apply online for seconded positions, you are kindly requested to submit your offline application form available at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form to the respective OSCE delegation whose address can be found at https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.

Please apply to your relevant authorities well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.

Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.

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

Additional Information

• Issued by: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
• Requisition ID: TUR000043
• Contract Type: International Secondment
• Grade: S2
• Job Level: Senior Professional
• Job Type: Seconded
• Number of posts: 1
• Location: TUR - OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ashgabat
• Issue Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Closing Date: Jul 22, 2026
• Employee Status: Fixed Term
• Schedule: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
• Job Field: Human Rights
• Target Start Date: October 2026