Background:

OSCE missions and field activities are the front line of the OSCE work and are the agent through which political decisions are translated into action. Each mission has a different mandate, but generally the work addresses early warning, preventive diplomacy, conflict management, and post-conflict rehabilitation.
The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) seeking a Kyrgyz Language Instructor who will be responsible for teaching beginner and intermediate level Kyrgyz language classes on-site at POiB office.
Objective of Assignment: 

To provide beginner and intermediate level Kyrgyz language courses to POiB staff in an on-site office setting, ensuring development of language skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

To provide beginner and intermediate level Kyrgyz language courses to POiB staff in an on-site office setting, ensuring that students developdevelopment of language skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

1. Plan and prepare lesson materials and curriculum for beginner and intermediate level Kyrgyz language classes.
2. Deliver engaging and effective language instruction to adult learners.
3. Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that fosters language acquisition.
4. Monitor and evaluate POiB staff progress throughout the course.
5. Provide feedback and support to POiB staff as needed.
6. Maintain accurate records of attendance and learners progress.
7. Communicate with management regarding course content, student progress, and any concerns or issues that arise.

Instructor should conduct classes 2 times per week for group of 10-15 people at the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek.

Deliverables:

• Lesson plans and instructional materials for each class session.
• Ongoing student progress reports and feedback to management.
• Regular communication with management regarding course content and student progress.

Necessary Qualifications:

• University degree in philology or relevant field.
• Minimum four years of professional experience in teaching Kyrgyz language to adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a supportive and engaging classroom environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional fluency in the Kyrgyz, Russian and English language, both oral and written.
• 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;
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

 

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant’s/expert’s qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

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 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.

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