Expert in Albanian Language (local consultancy)

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00602
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 28 August 2019
Deadline for application: 6 September 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 16 September 2019

Background

		This vacancy is open only for the applicants with the citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia. The OSCE Mission to Serbia is seeking an expert in Albanian language who will perform transliteration of the Albanian names and surnames recorded in a catalogue from the Albanian language and script into the Serbian language and Cyrillic script. In partnership with the Republic of Serbia’s Protector of Citizens, and based upon the request of the Albanian National Minority Council (NMC), the OSCE Mission to Serbia commissioned an assessment focusing on the right to the inscription of personal names and surnames in official documents in the Albanian language and script. In 2017, the Protector of Citizens drafted a special report on the implementation of the right to use the Albanian language and script, which provides several recommendations. One recommendation includes the creation of a catalogue of the most frequent Albanian names and surnames, to serve as a tool for administrative staff working in hospitals, maternity wards, and birth registries, which are in direct contact with native speakers of Albanian, to accurately inscribe their personal names, both in Albanian and Serbian languages and in Latin and Cyrillic scripts. In order to develop a catalogue for administrative use, which would be available also online and would be open for the addition of new names, the Mission partnered with the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government (MoPALSG), the Co-ordination Body for the Municipalities of Preševo, Bujanovac and Medvedja (CB), the Protector of Citizens, and the Albanian NMC. In the period 3 June – 2 September, three experts in Albanian onomastics collected from the birth registries in six LSGs the most frequent Albanian names and surnames. An expert provided correct inscription of collected data in the Albanian language and script.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Mission’s National Programme Officer, the consultant will be responsible for: Providing correct transliteration of all Albanian names and surnames collected for the purpose of the development of the catalogue, into the Serbian language and Cyrillic script; Closely co-operating and consulting with all relevant stakeholders (the Mission, the National Council of the Albanian National Minority, the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government, the Coordination Body for the Municipalities of Presevo, Bujanovac and Medvedja) in the course of assignment; Performing any other tasks necessary for the proper transliteration of recorded names into the Serbian language and Cyrillic script. The consultant will work from home.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia; University degree in Albanian language and literature; Excellent knowledge of orthography, phonology, grammar, and structure of both the Albanian and Serbian languages; At least five years of relevant professional experience in teaching, translating or text-editing in Albanian and/or Serbian language; Professional fluency in English, both oral and written; Good communication skills; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages; Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions or cultural backgrounds and diverse views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate 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 1 month, approx. from 16 September 2019 until 15 December 2019, and will be paid a total amount not exceeding 84.000 RSD, commensurate to individual qualifications and experience. In addition, any travel and accommodation expenses 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 6 September 2019. 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 13 September 2019 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.