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40th Border Management Senior Staff Course

When

15 September 2025 (All day) - 10 October 2025 (All day)

Where

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Organized by

OSCE Border Management Staff College (OSCE BMSC)
40th Border Management Senior Staff Course.
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The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is pleased to announce that the OSCE Border Management Staff College (OSCE BMSC) is launching a new call for applicants for its 40th Border Management Senior Staff Course from 15 September to 10 October 2025 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

The OSCE BMSC is recognized as a centre of excellence in border security and management education. The Border Management Senior Staff Course is a 30-day training program designed to equip future and mid-to senior-level leaders from border agencies with knowledge, skills and job competencies in border security and management, building trust and contributing to cooperation to tackle transnational threats while promoting openness and secure borders across the OSCE region.

Eligibility:To qualify for enrolment, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of an OSCE participating State or one of the 11 Partners for Co-operation.
  • Hold at least three years of higher academic education or a Bachelor’s degree, supported by a diploma.
  • Have over five (5) years of relevant professional experience within a state institution.
  • Currently hold an operational or management position or a minimum rank of captain, and be nominated as a candidate with leadership potential.
  • Intend to remain with current organization for at least three (3) years after course completion.
  • Have at least three (3) years of work remaining before reaching retirement age.
  • Demonstrate sufficient computer literacy, including proficiency in internet use and Microsoft Office.
  • Be proficient in English and/or Russian.
  • Be motivated to engage in an international learning environment.
  • Have never been convicted, investigated, or prosecuted for any criminal or disciplinary offence.

Application Requirements:Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents by 15 July 2025:

  1. Completed registration form.
  2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  3. Motivation letter
  4. Copy of passport valid for at least six months after course completion.

Logistical and Financial Arrangements:

  1. Travel and Accommodation: The OSCE BMSC will cover international travel, visa fees, and accommodation during the course.
  2. Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
  3. Daily Allowance: Participants will receive a reduced Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) in EUR. (For local participants from Tajikistan, only participants traveling from outside Dushanbe will receive a reduced Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) in EUR)
  4. Course Language: English and Russian, with simultaneous interpretation.
  5. Study Visits and Field Trips: Included as part of the course program.

For further information or questions regarding the application process, please contact the OSCE Border Management Staff College at osce-bmsc@osce.org.

SUBMISSION:

Agencies may nominate up to three (3) candidates for the selection process. Applications must be submitted in PDF format via email to osce-bmsc@osce.org. The final deadline for application is 15th July 2025 at 23:59 Dushanbe time via e-mail at osce-bmsc@osce.org. Applications submitted after this date will NOT be considered.