Application deadline: 23 July 2026, 18:00
Position: BA Programme Specialist
Organization: Public Foundation “OSCE Academy in Bishkek”
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 1 A Botanichesky pereulok
Duration: Full-time
The OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan advertises the call for applications to its Position of BA Programme Specialist.
The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a public foundation, created in 2002 as a result of partnership between the Kyrgyz Government and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The OSCE Academy promotes values and principles of the OSCE through research, post-graduate education, professional trainings, and intellectual exchange.
The OSCE Academy provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in the Department of Education. 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 and teaching are the advantages of working at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek.
Key duties and responsibilities of the BA Programme Specialist are as follows:
- Coordinate the implementation and day-to-day administration of the Bachelor’s programme;
- Maintain student records and databases, provide administrative support to students throughout the academic year, and manage e-learning platforms and student information systems;
- Liaise with the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic, including preparing reports, working with online government platforms, verifying students’ documents, and preparing state diplomas;
- Organize and coordinate internship placements for Bachelor’s students;
- Work closely with faculty and Head of Department of Education to develop the curriculum, prepare class schedules, and coordinate teaching assignments;
- Provide administrative and logistical support to faculty members;
- Organize programme-related meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and maintain relevant documentation;
- Ensure the implementation and regular updating of the Bachelor’s programme policies, regulations, and procedures;
- Coordinate the programme accreditation process in accordance with national requirements and international quality assurance standards;
- Assist in preparing and monitoring the programme budget and related financial forecasts;
- Maintain and regularly update the Bachelor’s programme website and other communication channels;
- Carry out other duties related to the programme as assigned by the administration.
Qualifications and eligibility:
- higher education (at least Bachelor’s degree) in the humanities, social sciences, or a related field
- at least three years of working experience in higher education
- excellent knowledge of oral and written Russian and English (knowledge of Kyrgyz language will be an asset)
- experience working with e-learning platforms and students information systems
- experience of interaction with the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic will an asset
- excellent analytical skills, experience of working with a large amount of information and documentation within a short period of time
- excellent organizational, planning and multi-tasking skills
- high level of stress resistance
- superb written and oral communication skills
- proficient with MS Office programs
Interested applicants should submit their application in Russian and/or English including:
1) Cover Letter, one A4 page no more than 300 words;
2) CV;
3) One reference letter (dated 2022- 2026);
4) Copies of diplomas, certificates and other documents to support the declared candidacy.
Interested candidates can submit an application by sending all necessary documents (one single file in PDF format) by e-mail: vacancies@osce-academy.net with the Subject “Vacancy of BA Programme Specialist”. Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be accepted for consideration.
Only successfully selected 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.