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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRC00991
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 24 January 2020
Deadline for application: 6 February 2020 - 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 economic and environmental commitments. Particularly, it provides support to the Government of Kyrgyzstan to prevent and combat corruption. The Office is establishing a roster of suitable local and international consultants to be engaged in the implementation of the Economic and Environmental (EED) programme projects and to provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: Integrity in public administration; Functional analysis and/or optimization of state bodies’ functions; Local self-government; Prevention and/or combatting corruption in state agencies; Anticorruption policies and legislation; Management of public financial resources; Corruption risks in local self-government bodies; Strategic planning of the anticorruption policy; Anticorruption analysis of legal and normative acts; Assessment of the level of corruption in state agencies; Other areas relevant for anticorruption and/or improving functioning of public bodies at national and local levels.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager, the Consultant will provide consultancy/expertise and assist in the implementation of EED projects, particularly: Assist in implementation of the project activities included in the anticorruption project; Assist in monitoring and evaluation of governmental policies/action plans; Draft analytical notes and reports including analysis of legislation; Develop training modules and conduct training sessions; Develop methodologies of research, collect data and/or conduct research; Summarize legal, strategic and programmatic documents of the Kyrgyz Republic and foreign countries in the field of anticorruption; Analyze the national legislation to determine factors in laws that could generate or facilitate corruption; Analyze functions of government bodies, state agencies, state owned enterprises as well as their respective business processes; Develop recommendations on restructuring functions of state bodies to counteract corruption; Develop an action plan with efficient anti-corruption measures (also called Detailed Plan of measures for eradication of corruption) for respective government bodies, state agencies and state owned enterprises; Develop new legal acts and proposals on the insertion of changes and additions to existing legal acts aimed at implementation and incorporation of international legal instruments in the anti-corruption field into the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic; Analyze legal acts in the field of coordination of activities of law enforcement, fiscal and other state bodies of the Kyrgyz Republic on anti-corruption issues; Analyze the State Strategy for Anti-Corruption Policy and update it; Develop a methodology for assessing the level of corruption at state agencies; Development of proposals for the revision of the existing legislation in relation to the existence of corruption risks; Development of proposals for the revision of the existing legislation in relation to rules and procedures guiding operation of public bodies at central and municipal levels. 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 Science, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, International Development, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Management or other related fields; A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in one or more of the above mentioned fields; Good understanding of social, economic and political situation in the Kyrgyz Republic; Experience in the legislative drafting or analysis is an advantage; Work experience in completing consultancy assignments for the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and other international donor organizations and projects is an advantage; Research experience and publications on the topic of anti-corruption is desirable; Work experience in government bodies at national and/or local level is desirable; Excellent analytical and writing skills; Excellent skills in written and spoken Kyrgyz and Russian; working knowledge of English 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 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 and Kyrgyz Republic 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 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.