Expert to draft a report on the realisation of the right to translation and interpretation for crime victims during criminal proceedings (local consultancy)

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00548
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 31 July 2018
Deadline for application: 20 August 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 3 September 2018

Background

		The OSCE Mission to Serbia requires the services of one local expert to prepare and draft a report on exercising the right to translation and interpretation for victims of crime during criminal proceedings. As envisaged by the project “Support for Victims and Witnesses of Crime in Serbia”, research needs to be conducted to evaluate to what degree the legislative framework of the Republic of Serbia allows for the usage, and whether translation and interpretation is provided to crime victims in practice and on a consistent basis during criminal proceedings. Development of Recommendations for better implementation of the rights related to the official use of minority languages by victims of crime during criminal proceedings will follow the analysis.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the OSCE Mission to Serbia’s National Legal Officer, the consultant will be required to perform the following tasks: To conduct a comprehensive research whether translation and interpretation is provided for crime victims in all stages of the criminal proceedings and for all essential documents during the proceedings, including social care institutions; To prepare and draft a report on the findings of the research (i.e. exercising rights related to the use of minority and other foreign languages understood by victims of crime during criminal proceedings), including recommendations for better implementation of this right. To this end, the consultant will be expected to draft a written report on the exercising rights related to the official use of minority languages by victims of crime during criminal proceedings, in at least 20 but no more than 40 pages (in Serbian, font Times New Roman, size 12, single line spacing) addressing the issues outlined above.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia; University degree in law; Minimum 5 years of professional experience in conducting comparative legal research related to criminal law and/or victims’ rights and/or minority rights; Very good knowledge of European standards on the realisation of victims’ rights; Excellent knowledge of the Serbian judicial, prosecutorial and law enforcement network and the way it operates; Excellent presentation and communication skills; Strong analytical skills; Excellent writing skills; Professional fluency in Serbian and English, both oral and written; Computer literacy with practical experience in Microsoft package, including the ability to independently finalize a document for external use; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate gender perspective into tasks and activities; Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions or cultural backgrounds and diverse views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE core values and competencies by studying the OSCE Competency Model available at: https://www.osce.org/employment/144466.

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

		The consultant will be employed for a period of 60 days over a 3-month period and will be remunerated a total amount not exceeding 4,000 EUR, commensurate to individual qualifications and experience, upon successful completion of the envisaged tasks.

How To Apply

		Please apply online through this website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 20 August 2018. Only applications received through this website will be considered; applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 30 September 2018 should consider there will be no follow up to their application. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, offer a consultancy at a different level or with modified terms of reference or for a different duration.