Security Assistant (G5)

About the Position

Security Assistant (G5)

The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) is seeking a Security Assistant (G5) to focus on the physical safety and security of OSCE officials, personnel, facilities, and assets in Bishkek. This role involves liaising with host country law enforcement agencies and emergency services, supporting front office security functions, and contributing to physical safety and security information management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the area of safety and security of POiB premises and mission members.
• Maintain liaison with host country law enforcement agencies and emergency services.
• Assist in the preparation and review of physical security surveys and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of fire prevention and detection programmes.
• Support the National Security Officer in gathering and processing relevant security information.
• Coordinate security guards and other physical security measures.
• Assist in fact-finding related to physical security and safety incidents.

Requirements

• Completed secondary education, supplemented by specialized training in security management, police, or military.
• A minimum of five (5) years of working experience in security management, police, military, or security forces, preferably in an international organization.
• Established knowledge and understanding of the security developments in the host country.
• Ability to conduct independent research and collect information from a variety of sources.
• Practical knowledge of X/Ray machines and surveillance equipment operations is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and local languages (Russian/Kyrgyz).
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team with people of different cultural, religious backgrounds, gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

We Offer

• Monthly remuneration of 1,132 Euro/month, subject to social security deductions.
• Participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
• Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

About the Company

The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek focuses on a range of security issues, from countering terrorism, border security, and transnational threats such as human trafficking, to developing the country’s regions, strengthening efforts to combat corruption on all levels, as well as supporting the reform of the justice sector, implementation of election reform, gender equality, and building open and resilient societies.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, please see: https://bishkek.osce.org/ru.

*Please note that this post will be proposed for establishment in the context of the 2027 Unified Budget (UB). Consequently, the issuance of a fixed-term appointment beyond 6-months is subject to approval of the post as part of the UB. However, the successful candidate may be issued a short-term appointment that may be converted to a fixed-term appointment following the UB approval.

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.