Administrative Judiciary Expert/Trainer (international consultancy)

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00557
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 18 September 2018
Deadline for application: 24 September 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 5 November 2018

Background

		The OSCE Mission to Serbia is supporting the reform of the Republic of Serbia’s existing one-tier administrative judiciary into a two-tier system as part of the wider judicial reform process. To that effect, the Mission supports the exchange of best EU practices related to the administrative judiciary. As part of this process, it will organize one training seminar for administrative court judges and their assistants. The training will focus on the organization and competences of the administrative judiciary in a European country. This training is expected to take place in late November 2018, in Belgrade, with the engagement of an international expert. The OSCE Mission to Serbia’s Rule of Law and Human Rights Department requires the services of an experienced expert to provide training on the topic of organization and competences of the administrative judiciary in a European country for the above-mentioned trainees. Candidates are invited to present in the cover letter their choice of the country and an outline of the 1-day training they propose to deliver.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Senior Legal Adviser, the consultant will be required to prepare and deliver a presentation/training on organization and competences of the administrative judiciary in a European country for administrative court judges and assistants. Specifically, the consultant will be required to: Prepare interactive lectures/presentations in order to cover relevant topics as per designed training curriculum by 15 November 2018; Prepare materials which will be presented to trainees for group work and problem solving by 15 November 2018; Prepare materials relevant for the topic by 15 November 2018; Hold a one-day training session for above-mentioned trainees, by the end of November 2018.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of an OSCE participating State, excluding the citizenship of the Republic of Serbia; Advanced degree in law with specialization in administrative law; Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the field of administrative law; Excellent knowledge of the administrative law in the country of the expert’s choice, and of comparative and EU administrative law; Experience in the reform of national legislation, particularly taking into account the compliance with relevant EU standards; Fluency in 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://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-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 remunerated a total amount not exceeding 800 EUR, commensurate to individual qualifications and experience, upon successful completion of the envisaged tasks. In addition, the OSCE will bear any travel and accommodation costs associated with the consultancy.

How To Apply

		Please apply online through this website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 24 September 2018. Only applications received through this website will be considered; applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted. Candidates are invited to present in the cover letter their choice of the country and an outline of the 1-day training they propose to deliver. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 31 October 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.