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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRC00834
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 20 October 2017
Deadline for application: 2 November 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		In the light of recent membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, Kyrgyzstan started to coordinate its sustainable economic development policy with the Eurasian Economic Commission. There is need for major institutional, economic and strategic reforms to transform national economy into competitive EEU member. Such reforms would give the Government greater control, accountability and incentives to create better regulatory environment. Within the assigned period, two consultants will be hired to support Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic in developing draft legal acts and other policy documents.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Support Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic (ME) on any legal issues and aspects, in particular during legal review, consultations and other processes; Participate in the preparation of any documents needed to launch and implement economic policy measures, including instructions, templates, and other materials; Draft recommendations, economic explanations and proposed amendments for each measure, as needed; Chair working groups of business and/or other society’s representatives and ensures transparency of the process; Collaborate with other ME experts and assist in managing the flow of documents and reviews; Draft final recommendations to reflect Ministry’s final decisions; Provide continuous guidance, training, mentoring and coaching to the ME staff; Direct and coordinate economic / business activities of ME with other government organizations, private sector (business representatives, social partners public) and other stakeholders; Participate and undertake Regulatory Impact Analysis. Deliverables Analytical papers on economic integration related issues; Recommendations to reflect Government’s latest decisions; Monthly report on the completed work on 1 page of paper at the end of every month.

Necessary Qualifications

		Undergraduate degree or diploma in economics, public or business management or equivalent in a relevant discipline. A Master Degree or MBA would be an advantage; At least 3 years of experience in an industrial, commercial or public sector organization; Proven practical experience in dealing with private sector development and public-private cooperation; good general knowledge of the Kyrgyz Republic regulatory system issues; some comparative international experience would be an advantage; Good analytical skills, including familiarity with business practices and economic methods. Practical experience in applying these methods would be an advantage; Proven team and project management skills and experience; Excellent interpersonal skills; able to relate easily and openly with government officials, private sector and academic players in the field of regulatory reform; self-motivation; Good communication skills, good drafting ability to produce notes that are clear, concise and attractive to public officials and a wider public audience; good understanding of English language (reading and speaking); Ability to work with office information technology, including word processing, graphics software, and the Internet.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		Remuneration will depend on the selected consultant’s qualifications and experience and be in accordance with OSCE established rates.

How To Apply

		Please, note that this vacancy is open for competition amongst citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. However, if you have difficulties with the system you may use the OSCE offline application form found under https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail recruitment-kg@osce.org. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise 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. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates to apply to become a part of the organization. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Please note that in the event of invitation for interview/test, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

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