Press and Communication Associate (G6)

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) is mandated to assist the Host Country in its efforts to ensure security and stability, including the fight against terrorism, violent extremism, drug trafficking, and other threats; to support the country’s socio-economic and civil society development; to help protect the country’s environment; and to assist the government in the implementation of its commitments taken within the OSCE framework, including those related to the development of civil society. The Co-ordinator’s activities are carried out on the basis of jointly developed programmes and projects. The incumbent reports directly to the Head of Office (HoO) and supports the visibility of the Office’s activities implemented in co-operation with the Host Government and civil society in Uzbekistan. In close co-ordination with programmatic staff, the incumbent contributes to enhancing public awareness of official meetings and events such as roundtables, trainings, and conferences aimed at strengthening national capacities and supporting the implementation of OSCE commitments. Through strategic use of social media and other communication tools, the role promotes transparency, and highlights progress across key areas of engagement.

Under the overall and direct supervision of the Head of Office, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties: 1. Maintaining and administering the PCUz official webpage and social media accounts, including current corporate Facebook, X/Twitter, Telegram and other platforms on a regular basis to enhance public engagement and visibility, and ensuring the target audience is reached and interactively engaged. 2. Co-ordinating and finalizing creative, high-quality content for social media platforms targeting specific audiences (texts, graphics, multimedia, etc.) based on inputs from the programmatic units. Posts are published in English, Uzbek, and Russian; supporting the Office to ensure full compliance with OSCE visibility guidelines; 3. Maintaining contacts with the relevant Uzbekistan media; drafting press releases and other information materials to the media; organizing and supporting press briefings; liaison with COMMS team in OSCE Secretariat in Vienna; co-ordinating joint communication materials and activities with national and international partners. 4. Supporting development of the PCUz communication strategy and monitoring its implementation. 5. Accompanying the HoO as required, providing consecutive interpretation and supporting media relations during events. 6. Acting as back-up for the HoO’s executive assistant during his/her absences; Performing other related tasks as assigned.

-Completed secondary education, as well as specialized training in the field of Media and Communications, Journalism or other relevant areas

- A minimum of 6 (six) years of working experience as a Communications Specialist, Communications Assistant or a similar role;- Proven experience managing and creating content for websites and social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Telegram, etc.).- Ability to conduct research and collect information from a variety of sources- Ability to draft press releases, media and other communication materials.- Excellent communication abilities (oral and written);- Proven ability to contribute effectively to a multicultural team environment while promoting a collaborative and inclusive team spirit;- Strong attention to detail;- Computer literacy with experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Experience with an ERP software is an asset.- 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;

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, Uzbek and Russian languages

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction, is USD 1390.00 as per the relevant OSCE salary scale. 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. 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 Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan Requisition ID: UZB000092 Contract Type: Local Contracted Grade: G6 Job Level: General Services Job Type: Contracted Number of posts: 1 Location: UZB - OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, Tashkent Issue Date: Apr 21, 2026 Closing Date: May 20, 2026 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: High School Diploma / (GED) Job Field: Media Affairs Target Start Date: as soon as possible