International Expert on Democratic Governance (Roster) Politico-Military Dimension

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRC00948
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 14 March 2019
Deadline for application: 10 April 2019 - 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 Politico-Military Dimension (PMD) commitments. Particularly, it provides support for strengthening democratic governance, reinforcing state institutions, youth and women empowerment, promoting regional diplomacy and cooperation. The Office is establishing a roster of suitable candidates to be engaged in the implementation of the Politico-Military Dimension (PMD) Programme projects and to provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity and cyberterrorism; Digitalization.

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 PMD Programme projects, particularly: Conducting needs assessment and surveys (if required); Identification of activities for achieving expected results of the programme; Identification of main stakeholders including state authorities and civil society organizations; Identification of risks for the implementation of activities and provision of recommendations for monitoring measures and adjustments; Identification of external factors such as changes in legislation, political and economic situation that can impact on implementation of the projects; Monitoring and evaluation of governmental policies/action plans; Provision of recommendations on other ways to achieve the required goals and results; Drafting analytical materials and reports including analysis of legislation; Developing training modules and delivering of the training sessions. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-bishkek.

Necessary Qualifications

		Higher education in Political and/or Social Sciences, Law, Journalism, Education, Gender, International Development, religious literacy, theology, IT technologies, or other related fields; A minimum of 5 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 security, 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 will be an added advantage; and 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 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 foreign citizens. 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.