Consultant on the Rights of the Victims of Crime (international consultancy)

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00543
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Rule of Law
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 16 July 2018
Deadline for application: 23 July 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 1 September 2018

Background

		The project “Support for Victims and Witnesses of Crime in Serbia”, implemented by the OSCE in co-operation with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Serbia and funded by the European Union, entrusts the Ministry of Justice the task of co-ordinating the drafting of a National Strategy on the Rights of Victims of Crime, in co-operation with other relevant institutions, while the OSCE is expected to provide expert assistance and technical support. In this regard, a Working Group consisting of representatives of all relevant institutions has been established. The OSCE Mission to Serbia requires the services of an international expert to assist the Working Group in drafting the National Strategy on the Rights of Victims of Crime and the accompanying Action Plan, based on European best practices. The Working Group consists of representatives of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Social Affairs, High Judicial Council, State Prosecutorial Council, Office of the State Prosecutor, Supreme Court of Cassation, along with other relevant institutions and non-governmental organisations that will join the Working Group at a later stage.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the National Legal Officer, the expert will be required to provide expert assistance and advice to members of the Working Group in drafting the National Strategy for the realisation of rights of victims and witnesses of crime in Serbia, specifically through giving presentation for the Working Group members on best European practices and proposing a format of the Strategy (at the beginning of the drafting process), and through providing written comments to the first draft of the Strategy (at the end of the drafting process). Therefore, the consultant will: present the current Victim and Witness Support system and policy and strategic framework within which the expert works, with the proposed format of the Strategy, review and facilitate the discussion on the organizational and multidisciplinary aspects of the draft National Strategy on Crime Victims’ Rights in Serbia, and provide written comments on the proposed draft. The expert will attend one working group meeting at the beginning and one at the end of the drafting process in Belgrade, Serbia and will provide assistance on these occasions.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of an OSCE participating State, excluding the citizenship of the Republic of Serbia; University degree in social science or law; Minimum 10 years of professional experience working in the justice sector, of which at least 5 years of experience are related to developing a support system for crime victims in a European country; Experience in developing and drafting strategic documents related to the realisation of crime victims’ rights; Excellent presentation and communication skills; Strong analytical skills; Professional fluency in English, both oral and written; Knowledge of Serbian/Bosnian/Croatian would be an asset; 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.

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 for a period of 3 days at the beginning of the drafting process and for another period of 3 days at the end of the drafting process. The consultant will be paid at the rate of up to 360 EUR per day worked, i.e. a total amount not exceeding 2,160 EUR, commensurate to individual qualifications and experience. In addition, the OSCE will bear all travel and accommodation costs associated with the consultancy.

How To Apply

		Please apply online through this website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 23 July 2018. 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 20 August 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.