Consultant for the National Council on PwD

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRC01039
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 10 February 2021
Deadline for application: 22 February 2021 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		As part of the POiB project Support in upholding economic, social and cultural rights (ESCRs) the OSCE POiB will continue to support and co-operate with the Ministry of Labour and Social Development (MoLSD) by providing it with expertise and joint efforts to create favourable conditions for persons with disabilities (PwD) in a compliance of international commitments. Specifically, the expert support will be provided to analyze national regulatory legal acts in relation to persons with disabilities and at least 5 new regulatory legal acts will be developed. Local legal expert will revise the regulatory legal acts and advise on relevant amendments, in line with UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD). The consultant will continue to support the MoLSD and Inter Agency Working Group with clearly defined tasks for 120 full working days under the consultancy contract modality.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of Head of Human Dimension Department, the consultant will perform the following tasks: Task 1: To continue to review laws and documents, regulatory legal acts of MoLSD, national specific disability related documents and harmonize legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic with provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; Task 2: To analyse relevant regulatory legal acts and prepare amendments to the regulatory legal acts concerning the rights of persons with disabilities in line with the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, to provide methodological and analytical support for regulatory legal acts; Task 3: To provide legal advice to the Inter-Agency Working group (IAWG) and the Council for PwD under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic; Task 4: To prepare legal documents for the meetings of the Council on PwD; Task 5: To organize and hold meetings with partners from governmental bodies and civil society aimed at discussions of the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; Task 6: To prepare matrix on the amendments, amendments to regulatory legal acts related to PwD in co-ordination with MoLSD; Task 7: To submit monthly reports and final report to the Head of Human Dimension Department on the developments and results achieved by 30 September 2021. The expert consultant will work from home and at the premises of MoLSD.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in Social Sciences, Organizational Development, Psychology, Law or related fields, at least three years of professional experience related to Human Rights; Specialty in jurisprudence, public administration; Knowledge of internal and business processes in the civil service; Considerable professional experience in drafting reports and elaborating recommendations; Experience in legal analysis; Constructive interaction with all stakeholders; Knowledge of legal base and issues related to persons with disabilities in the Kyrgyz Republic; Extensive experiences and expertise in/from the disability sector and disability inclusive development; Knowledge of gender sensitive development programming, community development, and local governance; Experience working with Disabled Peoples Organizations; Experience in strategic planning and organizational development; Excellent report writing skills; Excellent analytical and presentation skills in Russian language; Kyrgyz language is an asset.

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 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 thevacancy 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.

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