Expert - Head of the “Open Government Partnership” Secretariat

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRC00869
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 6 April 2018
Deadline for application: 19 April 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		In November 2017 the Kyrgyz Republic joined "Open Government Partnership" initiative (OGP). The OGP is a multilateral initiative formally launched 20 September, 2011 that aims to secure concrete commitments from governments to promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance. In the spirit of multi-stakeholder collaboration, OGP is overseen by a Steering Committee including representatives of governments and civil society organizations. To become a member of OGP, participating countries must endorse a high-level Open Government Declaration; deliver a country action plan developed with public consultation, and commit to independent reporting on their progress going forward. To implement the above, the establishment of the OGP Secretariat is mandatory in all countries that joined this international initiative. Responding to the request of the Office of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek will provide the Kyrgyz Government with support in establishing of the Secretariat of the "Open Government Partnership” initiative. The purpose of creating the Secretariat is to organize a single center for coordination of initiatives and activities within the framework of the OGP. In particular, the Secretariat will collect and consider applications and proposals, organize platforms for the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic the civil sector to discuss and develop a national Action Plan. The Secretariat will consist of four experts: Head of the Secretariat, Assistant to the Secretariat and two experts. The Secretariat of the "Open Government Partnership" will be located in the Government Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. Objective Within the project one Expert-Head of the OGP Secretariat will be hired to manage and coordinate overall the OGP activities.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Manage and coordinate capability and operations of the Secretariat to ensure the successful implementation of tasks assigned to the Secretariat by the Office of the Government; Manage and lead the team of experts working at the Secretariat in charge of developing a national Action Plan and other strategic documents; Coordinate and facilitate meetings and discussions with stakeholders (public and business organizations, civil societies and international organizations) to identify ideas and proposals to be included into the Action plan; Assess and learn international experience on OGP; Manage and coordinate drafting of the Action plan and conducting of public-hearings to gather comments and recommendations on it; Finalize the Action plan and submit it to the Office of the Government for approval; Manage and coordinate activities on implementation of the approved Action plan. Deliverables Action plan of the Secretariat containing proposals/ideas how the Secretariat’s activity/work will be structured and organized on developing of the National Action plan on OGP; Programs/agendas of the meetings with the stakeholders and reports; National Action Plan on OGP.

Necessary Qualifications

		Undergraduate degree or diploma in sociology, management, law or similar subject; At least seven years of experience in project management (work with international projects is preferable); Experience of working with NGOs and governmental organizations; Proven team and project management skills and experience; Experience in public relationship, especially in public speaking; Good analytical skills and experience in the development of reports and program documents; Excellent skills in conducting communications (oral, written); Knowledge of Russian, English and Kyrgyz is compulsory.

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





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