OSCE: Human Resources Operations Associate (G6) – Bishkek

Administering contractual and personnel matters, including maintaining personnel records, monitoring contract status and extensions, co-ordinating transfers and separation processes, maintaining rosters for short-term mission members and consultants, supporting the administration of Special Service Agreements (SSAs), and ensuring HR records and ERP data are accurate and up to date, including the Purchase Orders for contracted experts;

Co-ordinating the implementation of performance management, onboarding, learning and development activities, including monitoring probationary periods and mandatory training requirements, organizing induction and training activities, liaising with training providers, maintaining training records, and providing procedural guidance to supervisors and staff;

Providing procedural guidance and administrative support to managers and mission members on HR policies, regulations, procedures and HR-related workflows; assisting with complex HR administrative matters and contributing to the consistent application of HR policies and processes;

Co-ordinating and administering learning and development activities, including training needs assessments, liaison with training providers and external institutions, identification of learning opportunities, and related logistical and administrative support; contributing to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the POiB Learning and Development Plan, and serving as the focal point for learning and development matters by providing guidance and support to departments;

Providing operational backstopping to the Human Resources Officer during absences by ensuring continuity of payroll, recruitment, contract administration and other HR services, monitoring deadlines and responding to routine HR enquiries.

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

Necessary Qualifications

Completed secondary education, supplemented by specialized training or formal studies in human resources, payroll, administration, management, business administration or other relevant fields;

Minimum six (6) years of working experience (5 years with a first-level university degree or 4 years with a second-level university degree) in the field of human resources or administration, part of which should preferably have been in an international environment;

Advanced computer literacy with practical experience in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with ERP software is an asset;

Established organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;

Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and Russian/Kyrgyz languages;

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;

Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

Remuneration Package:

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 1,318.41 Euro/month. Social benefits will include Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe 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. In exceptional cases, an initial appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered. This depends on factors such as relevant experience exceeding minimum requirements or higher previous remuneration. Any such request by a candidate must be reviewed and approved by the OSCE before the appointment.

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.

Additional Information

• Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
• Requisition ID: KYR000354
• Contract Type: Local Contracted
• Grade: G6
• Job Level: General Services
• Job Type: Contracted
• Number of posts: 1
• Location: KYR – OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, Bishkek
• Issue Date: Jul 8, 2026
• Closing Date: Aug 9, 2026
• Employee Status: Fixed Term
• Schedule: Full-time
• Education Level: High School Diploma / (GED)
• Job Field: Human Resources Management
• Target Start Date: As soon as possible