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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRC00849
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Human Rights
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 8 February 2018
Deadline for application: 7 March 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek continues to be a committed partner to the Kyrgyz Republic in fulfilling its human dimension commitments. Particularly, it provides support for strengthening the rule of law, reforming the electoral system, and promoting and upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Office is establishing a roster of suitable candidates to be engaged in the implementation of the Human Dimension Programme (HD) projects and to provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: Judicial reform Penitentiary reform Torture prevention Trial monitoring Combatting trafficking in human beings Electoral reform Political and public participation of youth, women and persons with disabilities Gender equality Prevention and provision of assistance in cases of sexual and gender-based violence Economic, social, and cultural rights Freedom of religion and belief Freedom of expression and freedom of media Digital social media Information and communication technologies Education for adults

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the overall guidance and direction of the Programme Manager, the Consultant will provide consultancy\expertise and assist in the implementation of the HD Programme projects, particularly: Assist in conduction of need assessment and surveys; Assist in identification of activities for achieving expected results of the Programme; Assist in outlining main Programme stakeholders including state authorities, national human right institutions and civil society organizations; Assist in identification of risks for the implementation of projects and provide recommendations for development of controlling measures and responses; Assist in identification of external factors such as changes in legislation, political and economic situation that can impact on the implementation of the projects; Assist in implementation of the project activities including on educational activities for adults; Assist in monitoring and evaluation of governmental policies/action plans; Provide recommendations to identify other ways to achieve programme goals and results; Draft analytical materials and reports including analysis of legislation; Develop training modules and conduct training sessions; Assist in implementation of construction and rehabilitation activities.

Necessary Qualifications

		Higher education in Political and/or Social Sciences, Law, Education, International Development, IT technologies, Industrial and Civil Engineering or other related fields; A minimum of 3 years of relevant and proven experience in one or more of the above proposed fields; Proven experience in planning, implementation, management and monitoring of projects; Good understanding of the human rights, social, economic and political situation in Kyrgyzstan; Experience in the legislative drafting or analysis is highly desirable; Experience in the implementation of international or regional level projects is highly desirable; Experience with the OSCE and UN system is highly desirable; Excellent analytical and writing skills; Excellent skills in written and spoken Russian; working knowledge of English and Kyrgyz will be an added advantage; Fully-computer literate.

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 commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the consultant. The remuneration will be based on the current OSCE consultancy rates.

How To Apply

		We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org/. 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. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. 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. 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.