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📢📢📢ADMISSIONS OPEN 📢📢📢 Our Master of Arts (MA) Programmes are currently accepting applications! 1️⃣ Master of Arts in Politics and Security (Central Asia) Programme 🌐 The programme is designed for young professionals who wish to broaden their education in the areas of political sciences, security studies, international relations, and conflict prevention 2️⃣ Master of Arts in Economic Governance and Development Programme 💼 The programme is designed for young professionals with a strong work ethic who wish to broaden their education in the areas of economics, international development studies, and questions of good governance 3️⃣ Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences with specialization in Human Rights and Sustainability Programme (MAHRS) 🌿 MAHRS is designed for young scholars and professionals aiming to study International Human Rights Law, Good Governance and Sustainability Principles, Norms and Standards with a focus on Central Asian Region. The programme is co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the OSCE Academy in Bishkek and implemented in cooperation with the Global Campus of Human Rights in Venice. 🎓 WHAT DO WE OFFER? 🌟 Tuition-free studies 💰 Monthly stipend of 450 EUR 🌎 Round trip travel to/from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (economy class) 🏥 Basic medical insurance coverage (except for the citizens of Kyrgyzstan) 🌐 Funded internship opportunities in Europe for top GPA students Application deadline – 31 January 2025, 11.00 pm (Bishkek time) 📅 Apply at https://osce-academy.net/en/seminars/full/366.html #OSCEAiB #MAProgrammes #Admissions2024 #CentralAsia #Scholarships

As global security challenges continue to evolve, the interconnected issues of food security, energy security, and cybersecurity have emerged as critical areas requiring international collaboration and innovative policy solutions. We are excited to announce Security Conference 2024, a hybrid event dedicated to exploring these three essential pillars of global stability: Food Security, Energy Security, and Cybersecurity. The conference will bring together leading experts, policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals to examine these pressing topics and their implications for international security. Taking place on December 16-17, 2024, the event will be accessible both in person and online, ensuring broad participation and engagement from around the world. Conference Structure: • Plenary Session: The conference will commence with a plenary session featuring keynote speakers. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges and future directions in these areas. • Sequential Sessions: o Food Security: Discussions will cover topics such as sustainable agriculture, food supply chains, climate change and policies to ensure food security in the face of global challenges. o Energy Security: This session will address issues related to sustainable energy sources, energy transition, energy policies, and innovations to secure energy supply. o Cybersecurity: The final session will focus on protecting digital infrastructure, emerging threats, and strategies to enhance cybersecurity. We cordially invite researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and graduate students to submit their abstracts and participate in this important event. For more details please visit: https://osce-academy.net/en/seminars/full/365.html

📢 The OSCE Academy in cooperation with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, invites applications for two full-time Post-Doctoral Researcher positions. The aim of the fellowships is to boost the OSCE Academy’s output of high-quality research in high-impact academic journals. The duration of the fellowships is 2 years, from January 2025 to December 2026 inclusive. The fellowships may be further extended, depending on performance and the availability of funding. The Fellows must live in Bishkek during this period and have the OSCE Academy as their workplace but will be supervised by and work closely with the OSCE Academy’s partner institution NUPI. The contact person at NUPI is Prof. Indra Overland. The post-docs will publish articles on energy, natural resource management, climate change, geopolitics, the Belt and Road Initiative, or similar topics, global or Central Asian topics. Main tasks and duties: • Publication of 3 articles per year in peer-reviewed academic journals. • Supervision of up to 2 theses for the OSCE Academy’s MA programmes by each Fellow; • Teaching of up to courses worth 4 credits within the MA programmes / preparatory Summer School at the Academy per year; • Carrying out peer review and mentoring for the Academy’s publications (research paper, policy brief series). Candidates should meet the following requirements: • PhD degree in economics, environmental studies, political science, or a related field • The PhD dissertation must have been submitted by the time of application for the fellowships. • Excellent level of written English. • Willingness to cooperate with colleagues at the Academy and NUPI is required. • A track record of producing academic publications is an advantage but not a requirement, especially articles in high-level journals. • Strong methodological skills, including quantitative methods, can be an advantage but are not a requirement. Application Deadline: 15 September 2024, 6:00 pm, Bishkek time To learn more and apply please visit: https://osce-academy.net/en/seminars/full/364.html

JOIN OUR TEAM! The OSCE Academy is seeking to hire a Programme Assistant (for MAHRS Programme) to be based in Bishkek who will be initially hired until 31 December 2024, with the possibility of continuation after mutual approval and funding availability. Further collaboration depends upon both parties’ agreement and the Academy’s development. Under the supervision of the Academy’s Management, the MAHRS academic supervisor, and in coordination with the Head of the Department of Education, the MAHRS Programme Assistant contributes to the OSCE Academy’s MAHRS Programme activities. Key duties and responsibilities. The MAHRS Programme Assistant is expected to: • Provide technical support to instructors for students’ course set-up; • Track license and accreditation expiry dates; arrange timely renewal of platform subscriptions; • Support the MAHRS team at the OSCE Academy and deliver teaching activities (modules, guest lectures, seminars, training) for the MAHRS students. Provide logistical support to the faculty; • Conduct proper records management, prepare documentation for archiving, and prepare monthly reports on the activities carried out; • Administer and organize internships and MAHRS international mobility programme for students, including receiving applications, correspondence with organizations and students, maintenance of internship database of students, a database of partner institutes/organizations, preparation of relevant documentation for scholarship payment; • Prepare documentation for the State Attestation Commission (preparation of memos, as well as certificates of services completion by members of the SAC, reviewers, supervisors of master's theses); • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Management. Candidates for this position should meet the following minimum requirements: • MA degree in International Relations, Law or Humanities; • Experience in working with a diverse and international student body; • Excellent knowledge of English (knowledge of Russian is an asset); • Practical interpersonal, communication, administrative and coordination skills. The OSCE Academy will provide/cover: • The salary range will be discussed on the results of the interview; • Visa and work permit support (fees for visa and work permit application (if needed) to be borne by the applicant); • Office space, a computer, and access to the related OSCE Academy’s facilities. Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing by submitting their applications by 15 August 2024, 6.00 p.m. Bishkek time to the following e-mail: vacancies@osce-academy.net with the Subject indicating position title and name. E.g.: “Position title_Your name” and having attached the following documents that must be merged into one PDF file: 1) Cover Letter, in no more than 200 words; 2) CV; 4) Contact information of two referrals; 5) Copies of educational documents to support the declared candidacy. Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be accepted for consideration! Only successfully selected candidates will be notified of further selection procedures. The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is an equal-opportunity institution. It operates on the principle of non-discrimination. All recruitment decisions are taken on the basis of best qualification of the candidates, with consideration of regional and gender balance.

​​📌 We are hiring! The OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, invites applications from highly qualified scholars for its Visiting Teaching Fellowship positions. The Visiting Teaching Fellow will contribute to teaching in the BA programme throughout the Fall 2024 semester by developing course syllabi, lecturing, grading and advising students on academic aspects of the courses. Total teaching load is up to 9 credits per semester. Available courses are: • Microeconomics-II, 4-credits • Econometrics-I /4-credits • Global Economy / 4-credits • National Economy /4-credits • Finance / 5-credits • Money and Banking /4-credits • Accounting-I / 4-credits • Taxes and Taxation /4-credits • Management / 4-credits • Project Management / 4-credits • Business Communication / 2-credits • Social Entrepreneurship / 5-credits • Data Science /5-credits Deadline: 20 July 2024, 18:00 Bishkek time #OSCEAiBVacancies

​​📢 We are hiring! Join our team! Visit our website for details 🔹 Trainee (Research & Training Department) Deadline: 10 June 2024 🔹 Psychologist for BA and MA students Deadline: 18 June 2024 _____________________________________________ 🔹 Senior Lecturer/Student Coordinator position for Master in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Human Rights and Sustainability (MAHRS) Deadline: 13 June 2024 🔹 Senior Lecturer Position for the MA Programme in Economic Governance and Development (full-time) Deadline: 30 June 2024 🔹 Teaching Vacancies for Summer School Programme Deadline: 20 June 2024 ______________________________________________ 🔹 Open Call for Master’s Programmes (Lecturers): Politics and Security (PS) & Human Rights and Sustainability (MAHRS) Deadline: Open-ended 🔹 Senior Lecturer Position for MA Programme in Politics and Security (full-time) Deadline: Open-ended 🔹 Open-ended Call for the Master’s Programme’s Visiting Lectures Deadline: Open-ended #OSCEAiBvacancies

​​We are hiring! Call for Trainee at the OSCE Academy The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is excited to offer recent graduates an opportunity to gain valuable experience in performing varies duties in support of the Academy’s activities. Professional and dynamic team, the provision of opportunities for the acquisition and development of qualifications in an educational institution with an international level of work are the advantages of conducting traineeship at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Assists in the execution of established at the Academy procurement procedures, gathers and analyzes supplier data (conducts research to identify potential vendors, analyze their capabilities, and compare pricing and terms), maintains the proper document flow and organized records; • Helps to prepare various documents (contracts, formal letters, internal orders, internal regulatory documents, etc.); • Assists in conclusion of service contracts through collaboration with suppliers helping to secure favorable terms and conditions, tracks status and expiration dates of existing contracts concluded by the Academy with different service providers (goods, services); • Maintains vendor contact databases ensuring up-to-date information and accurate records; • Performs quality analysis of applicable local legislation and reports to administration accordingly; • Interacts and provides daily administrative support to the administration and staff of the Academy; • Assists in organizing of guest visits, public lectures, trainings, seminars and other events at the OSCE Academy; • Helps schedule meetings, manage correspondence, and digitize paperwork. • Performs other duties at the request of the administration. Candidates for this position should meet the following requirements: • Completed BA degree and/or diploma of higher education in Law with demonstrated legal experience in Kyrgyzstan; • Experienced PC user (knowledge of MS Office programmes (Word, Excel, etc.); • Fluency in Russian (written and oral). Fluency in English and Kyrgyz is a strong asset; • Ability to work independently, to timely implement tasks, communicate effectively and learn fast; • Excellent analytical skills, experience of working with a large amount of information and documentation within a short period of time, a developed sense of responsibility, demonstrated attention to details, ability to work in a team; • Experience and knowledge of applicable local legislation. Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing by submitting their applications to the following e-mail: vacancies@osce-academy.net with the Subject “Trainee” by 10 June 2024, 6.00 pm Bishkek time and attaching the following documents that must be merged into one PDF file: • Motivation letter: a one A4 page with no more than 300 words. • CV with valid contact information; • 2 reference letters (issued 2020-2024); • Copies of educational documents, certificates and other documents in support of professional background and language proficiency (if any). Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of further selection procedures. The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is an equal-opportunity institution. It operates on the principle of non-discrimination. All recruitment decisions are taken on the basis of best qualification of the candidates, with consideration of regional and gender balance. #OSCEAiBVacancies #Traineeship

​​📣📣📣 Summer School Programme 2024 The application deadline is approaching!!! 🚨 Application deadline – 06 June 2024, 6 pm (Bishkek time) 📅 Dates: 5-30 August 2024 🏞️ Location: Bishkek/Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan The OSCE Academy Summer School Programme is a 4-week course designed as a preparatory program for the Master's programs offered at the OSCE Academy in Politics & Security and in Economic Governance & Development. The school is open for applications from all interested young graduates in related disciplines. 🚀 The OSCE Academy offers a stipend of 450 euros and provides visa and registration support, as well as covers round-trip travel to Bishkek inside the region of Central Asia. Apply now

​​📢 We are hiring! The OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, invites applications from highly qualified scholars for its Senior Lecturer position. The purpose of this position is to support and maintain the Academy’s national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Senior Lecturer position will be based in Bishkek and will start on 1 September 2024. The Senior Lecturer will be initially hired for the period until 31 December 2024 with further extension upon agreement of both Parties. The position is full-time and no secondary occupation is permitted unless otherwise agreed with the Academy’s Management. Under the direct supervision of the Academy’s Management and in direct co-ordination with the Head of Department of Education of the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, the Senior Lecturer, being a member of the faculty, contributes to the OSCE Academy’s MA Programme in “Economic Governance and Development” and other activities such as research and academic exchange. 🔗 To find out more and to apply, please visit our website #OSCEAiBVacancies

​​We are hiring! The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is looking for several short-term lecturers for its Summer School programme to be conducted in August 2024. The Summer School is designed for newly accepted MA students of the OSCE Academy as a preparatory programme as well as a selected number of young graduates interested in related disciplines and in studying at the OSCE Academy. The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is looking for lecturers for a 2-credit course: • Academic Writing and Honesty (2 vacancies) The Academic Writing course raises awareness of the style, form, and organizational structure of academic writing in English. Specifically, the course is aimed to help improve the quality of student essays by analyzing various stages of the writing process through analyzing model texts and identifying their elements. Teaching will be conducted between 5 and 27 August 2024, pending the availability of funding. The position is planned to be based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. These courses are expected to be taught as introductory graduate level courses. Specific course duties as well as course design should be further discussed with the Head of Department of Graduate Education of the OSCE Academy once selected. Requirements: • MA degree, preferably PhD degree in Social Sciences / Linguistics or a related field • Demonstrated teaching experience (including use of e-learning platforms) • Excellent command of academic English • Effective interpersonal and communication skills The OSCE Academy will provide/cover: • 1360-1600 EUR / credit as gross salary. The final contractual amount is dependent on interview results; • Office space and computer, as well as access to the relevant facilities at the OSCE Academy. NOTE: The Academy will not cover transport, accommodation, health insurance and related expenses of the selected applicant or his/her accompanying family members (if any). The Academy, however, assists with issues related to travelling to Bishkek, including non-financial visa and work permit support, and recommendations for finding temporary housing in the city. Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing by submitting their applications to the following e-mail: teachingvacancies@osce-academy.net with the subject line “Summer School Lecturer” Course (Academic Writing and Honesty) by 20 June 2024, 6.00 pm Bishkek time and attach the following documents that must be merged into one PDF file: • A cover letter • A CV with two references (issued between 2020-2024) • List of publications (if available) is an asset • Results of past student evaluations (if available) Only successfully shortlisted candidates will be notified of further selection procedures. The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is an equal-opportunity institution. It operates on the principle of non-discrimination. All recruitment decisions are taken on the basis of best qualification of the candidates, with consideration of regional and gender balance. #OSCEAiBVacancies

​​Public Lecture - Active Labour Market Policies in the Kyrgyz Republic: Addressing Employment Barriers for a More Inclusive Labour Market? Date and Time: 4 June 2024, 15:15 – 16:20 (Bishkek time, GMT +6) Venue: In person - OSCE Academy Conference Hall, 1A Botanichesky pereulok, Bishkek Zoom Lecturer: Eugenia Pesci Registration link: bit.ly/3UWAkHl Language: English Description The labour market in Kyrgyzstan has undergone significant changes since 1991, characterized by a shift from wage employment to self-employment, informal employment, and mass labour migration. Despite the establishment of a public employment service (PES) providing “passive” and “active” measures to support the unemployed, unemployment remains a hidden phenomenon. The emphasis on active labour market policies (ALMPs), particularly vocational training and paid public works, has limitations, failing to address the diverse needs of individuals and to promote social inclusion. Recent initiatives targeting poor households and vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, youth, rural women, and returning migrants mark a promising shift towards a more inclusive labour market. Nevertheless, there are challenges, including donor dependency, potential negative consequences of strict conditionality, and a focus on a “work-first” approach. This policy brief argues that there is a need for more comprehensive labour market policies in Kyrgyzstan that not only enhance employability, but also focus on the quality of opportunities they provide. Structural constraints such as limited funding and human resources within the PES are analysed and recommendations for improvement are given to policymakers and donors. This policy brief was written by Eugenia Pesci and Kairatbek Dzhamangulov. The OSCE Academy Associate Research Fellowship (ARF) was launched in 2017 and aims to support PhD Candidates and/or Post-Doctoral researchers in conducting their research projects and provide institutional affiliation to independent researchers. The length of the fellowship is from six to twelve months and is open for Bishkek-based and non-Bishkek residents. The ​Academy provides Fellows ​with ​access to the library and all available online resources as well as ​with ​an opportunity to present their research ​and to​ deliver a lecture to students and the public. The Academy assists the ​A​ssociate Research Fellows to make a presentation on her​/his​ research and to publish their results in one of the OSCE Academy’s outlets. Learn more #OSCEAiBPublicLecture

​​We are hiring! The Academy is looking for a Psychologist for BA and MA students. Under the supervision of the Academy’s Management, in collaboration with relevant permanent and academic staff, the Psychologist will ensure assessment and implementation of psycho-social interventions to support the teaching, learning and studying processes and to maximize MA and BA students’ learning successes, helping with relevant adjustment and interaction processes. The working schedule is negotiable but not less than 20 hours per week. The monthly payment rate will be based on the candidate’s qualification. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Provide short-term, solution-focused individual counselling/therapy to the OSCE Academy BA and MA students in order to help identify students’ learning and behavioral needs and deal with related problems; • Elevate support for students' mental, physical, and academic well-being through various programmes including planning and implementing group outreach and education. • Help students and related academic staff to navigate interpersonal difficulties and tensions that risk affecting academic performances; • Manage crisis situations and provide crisis intervention: assess individuals dealing with and overcoming mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs; • Provide online counselling for students and related academic staff when required; • Observe the Academy’s proper rules and regulations and/or relevant Kyrgyz legislation that govern the practice of student counselling; • Assist in developing new specific guidelines, in conducting a planned training programme of psychological services for students, academic personnel; • Write reports and make recommendations to the Academy’s Management and staff on promoting students’ academic success and wellbeing. Document and maintain students’ files. • Other duties as assigned. #OSCEAiBVacancies