Consultant on OSCE SALW/SCA Normative Framework

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Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
Vacancy number: VNSECC01626
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Military Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Vienna
Date of issue: 24 March 2021
Deadline for application: 7 April 2021 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		Please note that this is a consultancy assignment of a temporary nature, with an expected duration of approximately 50 working days within the period May 2021- December 2021. The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counterterrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis. The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairmanship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions. The Conflict Prevention Centre (CPC) plays a key role in supporting and co-ordinating the OSCE's activities in the field, in providing analysis and policy advice to the Secretary General (SG) and the Chairmanship, in leading work on all aspects of the conflict cycle, and in supporting the various formats dealing with protracted conflicts. The CPC also serves as the focal point in the Secretariat for co-ordinating and developing the OSCE's role in the politico-military dimension. The Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) is the main OSCE body dealing with the politico-military aspects of security and provides a forum for political dialogue for OSCE participating States. The FSC Support section within the Conflict Prevention Centre at the OSCE Secretariat supports the work of the FSC by providing technical support and expertise. In this respect, the Section acts as a focal point and prepares reports and overviews on military information exchanged by participating States. The Section also fosters implementation of Confidence and Security-building Measures (CSBMs) and develops assistance projects with regard to Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Conventional Ammunition. Its ExB Project “Strengthening OSCE action against the illicit proliferation of Small Arms & Light Weapons (SALW) and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition (SCA) — Phase 1 and Phase 2”, among other activities, aims to provide a thorough assessment of needs, requirements, and present opportunities for the update of the OSCE documents, Plan of Action and best practices guidelines in relation to SALW/SCA, and seeks to deepen the support process by providing further guidance to the OSCE pS and on the practical steps needed for the upgrade of SALW and SCA assistance mechanism. In addition, by collecting and collating lessons learnt and feedback on SALW and SCA normative framework, it tries to address the need to further improve the performance of developers and implementers of SALW and SCA practical assistance projects, by producing a number of technical knowledge products, including the Guidance Notes on Assistance Projects (hereinafter GNAPs). To support these processes, the Project is seeking to employ a consultant who will provide necessary support and advisory on developing, updating and editing of Guidance Notes for OSCE Assistance Projects on SALW and SCA, and supporting development of new Best Practice Guides (BPG): the “BPG on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Conventional Ammunition, their purpose, effective use and systematic review” and the “BPG on OSCE SALW/SCA national ownership and capacity development”.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The OSCE is looking for qualified candidates to the consultancy position of an Expert on the OSCE politico-military dimension, having an in-depth knowledge on FSC topics. The consultant should also have an experience in policy drafting and analysis in the security and military field. More specifically, in close cooperation with the subject experts at the FSC Support Section, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: Performing in-depth desk review of necessary OSCE normative documents, as well as other relevant subject matter policy documents including international standards and good practices in the field of SALW and SCA; Synthesizing and recording findings and translating them into the standardized form of Guidance Notes for OSCE Assistance Projects on SALW and SCA by developing new and editing/updating already developed ones; Supporting the development of the BPG on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Conventional Ammunition, their purpose, effective use and systematic review; Supporting the development of the BPG on OSCE SALW/SCA national ownership and capacity development; Performing remote and face-to-face consultations (should these be possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic) with the relevant OSCE staff at various stages of the assignment; Assisting in awareness raising among OSCE pS and OSCE Executive structures of the developed technical and normative documentation in relation to SALW and SCA; For more detailed information on the structure and work of the Secretariat, please see: http://www.osce.org/secretariat

Necessary Qualifications

		First-level university degree in security and/or military sciences, or equal education; a second-level in management, defence and security, or other related fields is desirable; Minimum of 10 years professional experience in SALW and SCA control, including experience working with armed forces and/or law enforcement, as well as international subject matter organizations; Proven experience in academic and/or practical work on international disarmament frameworks including SALW and SCA normative aspects; In-depth knowledge of SALW and SCA thematic on policy, strategy and programmatic levels including planning; Several years of progressively responsible professional experience in an international environment in SALW and SCA including evaluation of policies and programmatic activities; Understanding of the challenges facing OSCE pS and its partners of cooperation in the field of SALW and SCA; previous direct experience and/or exposure to OSCE assistance projects in the field of SALW and SCA is highly desirable; Varied experience with Government, civil society and intergovernmental agencies in OSCE geographical area would be an asset; Excellent analytical, diplomatic and negotiation skills; Professional fluency in the English language, including the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely; Flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment and within limited time frames; Professional competence with MS Office and Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail.

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 consultants/experts qualifications and experience and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. If you are not a national of a participating State, you must apply by submitting an offline application form which can be found under http://www.osce.org/employment. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Only those applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization. Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/ourcompetency-model. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.