Water and Energy Policy Adviser

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

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:

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are: 

  • First-level university degree in environmental studies, economics, natural resources management, regional planning and development or related fields, or equivalent professional experience in such areas;
  • Work experience in the fields of environmental development and protection, water resources managfement, economics, business development, regional planning and development;
  • Experience working with developing or transitional economies; 
  • Communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
  • Level of Professional Competence Requirements
  • Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

  • First-level university degree in a relevant field

Experience:

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience

Mission Specific Requirements:

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:

  • Sound knowledge of water sources management and energy policy principles aimed at ensuring sustainable development;
  • Experience in environmental development and protection;
  • Previous experience of working in a programmatic/strategic planning role; 
  • Ability to establish contact and develop confident relations with government officials and institutions, as well as civil society;  
  • Sound experience in identifying potentially relevant programmes and projects and subsequently implementing, monitoring and drafting analytical reports on them;
  • Supervisory experience;
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames;
  • Professional fluency in English language, both oral and written, and the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely;
  • Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications;
  • 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.

Source: https://vacancies.osce.org/jobs/water-and-energy-policy-adviser-s2-2262