Psychiatrist/Consultant for the Prevention of Drug Abuse (local consultancy)

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00624
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Civilian Police
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 10 February 2020
Deadline for application: 25 February 2020 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 9 March 2020

Background

		This vacancy is open only for the applicants with the citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia. As fight against drug abuse is one of strategic priorities of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the OSCE Mission to Serbia will support the Ministry of Health in its co-ordinating role in the Government’s Commission for the Fight Against Drugs in Schools. This is a multi-sectoral process which includes the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Youth and Sports, and office of the Ministry without Portfolio in charge of demographic policy. The Government of Serbia is expected to adopt a National Prevention Programme for the Abuse of Psychoactive Substances in 2020. A multidisciplinary team composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, police officers, prosecutors and experts from other relevant areas will visit the primary and secondary schools in the country and present the harmful effects of drugs to pupils. Therefore, the Mission requires the services of a psychiatrist/consultant for the prevention of drug abuse who would be tasked to develop the methodology for the work of the multidisciplinary team. This methodology is to be used for training visits to primary and secondary schools, as well as other relevant institutions for youth.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the OSCE National Community Policing Officer, the consultant will be responsible for: Analysing the prevention standards for drug abuse; Conducting interviews with the representatives of relevant ministries; Developing methodology for the work of multidisciplinary teams in Serbian language, which should include the following: o Prevention standards, o Procedure on how to work with students, parents and teachers on raising youth’s awareness of the harmful effects of drug abuse, with special attention to topics that contribute to reducing risky behaviour among youth; Providing recommendations for the Commission for Fight Against Drug in Schools, which are to be integrated in the methodology.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia; University degree in medicine with a specialization in psychiatry; Minimum 10 years of professional work experience in the field of psychiatry, in particular in the field of treatment of adolescent addictions; Relevant experience and knowledge in the field of drug addiction prevention for youth; Professional fluency in Serbian language, both oral and written, and good knowledge of English language; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages; Ability and willingness to work with people of different cultural, national and religious background; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE Competency Model available at: https://jobs.osce.org/osce-competency-model.

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 on a Special Service Agreement covering a total period of 10 working days, starting approx. from 10 March 2020, and will be paid an amount not exceeding 14,160 RSD per day worked, commensurate to individual qualifications and experience. In addition, travel and accommodation expenses related to this consultancy, if any, will be reimbursed by the OSCE Mission to Serbia.

How To Apply

		Please apply online through this website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 25 February 2020. 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 1 March 2020 should consider there will be no follow up to their application. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, or offer a consultancy at a different level or with modified terms of reference or for a different duration.