The CICA Secretariat invites applications for the position of Director of the Office of the CICA Secretary General

 

Astana                                                                                             28 November 2025

The Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) (hereinafter referred to as the Secretariat) invites applications for the position of Director of the Office of the CICA Secretary General.

 

CICA is an intergovernmental platform with 28 Member States, aimed at promoting peace, security, stability and prosperity in Asia through multilateral cooperation and confidence building measures. The CICA Secretariat, located in Astana, Kazakhstan, is the executive body of the organization.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional who will be able to effectively coordinate the activities of the Secretary General's Office and provide assistance to the CICA Secretary General.

The ideal candidate should be able to think strategically and interact with units within the Secretariat and with various external stakeholders.

 

   Responsibilities:

• Providing advice to the Secretary General and supporting coordination between the Chairmanship and Secretariat.

 

• Assisting the Secretary General in management and coordination of the Secretariat work and supervising the Office of the Secretary General.

 

• Preparing documentation and providing substantive and organizational support for planning, conducting and following up on meetings of the CICA governing and working bodies.

 

• Contributing to the promotion of the institutional development and transformation of CICA, making proposals for further improvement of the system of CICA bodies and their working modalities.

 

• Assisting the Secretary General in enhancing human and financial resource management policies, optimizing internal work processes and increasing the efficiency of the Secretariat, including improving internal rules and instructions, participating in competitive recruitment of contracted personnel, as well as making proposals to improve the structure and organization of the Secretariat's activities, taking into account the best practices of international organizations.

 

• Drafting and analyzing legal, political and administrative documents.

 

• Engaging in correspondence management and cooperation with other regional and international organizations.

 

• Any other work assigned by the Secretary General.

 

Our conditions:

• Competitive salary, 30-day annual leave, medical insurance and annual health recreational allowance.
• The first contract period is one year, subject to successful completion of a three–month probationary period. Further extension of the contract is subject to performance evaluation.

Requirements:

• Higher education and sufficient work experience in government agencies, the diplomatic service or international organizations in the field of political and legal affairs;
• Proficiency in English and Russian at a professional level is required.

 

Application procedure:

• Please submit your CV with a photo, along with a cover letter no later than 15 December 2025 to saltanat@s-cica.org