OSCE Academy

​​📢 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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