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International Consultant to conduct Training on colour analysis with thin layer chromatography, colour analysis using specialised forensic equipment

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Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number: VNKOSC01958
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Training
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Prishtine / Pristina
Date of issue: 26 July 2017
Deadline for application: 16 August 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 1 October 2017

Background

		In recent years, the Department for Security and Public Safety (DSPS) of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo (OMiK) has been proactively participating in the development of security and public safety sector initiatives in Kosovo. The main emphasis of this work was to strengthen sustainability, improve professional standards and introduce internationally recognised best practices for Kosovo law enforcement agencies. In the past year, the DSPS has supported activities that are designed to assist with enhancing the capacity and to ensure the sustainability of security agencies that are tasked with providing security to all communities within Kosovo The beneficiaries of this project will have the possibility to improve capacities and their expertise through different trainings, based on best practices of European countries, and participation in regional conferences to exchange their expertise related to forensic scientists, DNA data etc. The PDMS will assist the growth of the capacities of the beneficiaries in relate to thin layer chromatography in the Department of Forensic Chemistry and Biology in the KAF related to analysis of narcotic samples which are based on the results of drug homogeneity studies. These guidelines will concentrate on practical homogenisation of material used in the preferred sampling process. In order to measure the impact of these activities, and the possibilities of reducing human rights violations, the PDMS will continue to proactively monitor human rights compliance and quality assurance of the procedure deployed in conducting analysis within the KAF. This project will build upon the achieved progress and is designed to assist the security sector agencies in enhancing their regional co-operation with neighbouring countries in target areas which are related to their mandated tasks. It will incorporate activities designed to improving participation of women and non-majority communities; further develop the management of human resources skills; further enhance understanding the capacity to combat hate crimes; and assist in the development of distance training modalities for the security sector In order to ensure the programmatic objective to develop a transparent, gender-sensitive and accountable resource management and quality assurance system for the Kosovo Police (KP), the Kosovo Agency on Forensic (KAF) and the Kosovo Academy for Public Safety (KAPS), from 20 to 24 November five (5) representatives of KAF complete a total of five (5) days modular training on Training on Colour analysis with thin layer chromatography, colour analysis with the usage of Raman spectroscopy. This practical oriented training programme will provide KAF members with the skills necessary to legally provide expertise on cases which involve the use of thin layer chromatography (TLC) separation technique for mixtures of non-volatile organic molecules. The objective of this activity, which will be delivered by an international expert hired by OMIK, is to provide advanced training which will assist the KAF in further developing the capacity and the skills of the staff and scientist in the Department of Forensic Chemistry and Biology in the KAF. Topics to be covered during the training include: Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) techniques which are used to separate non-volatile mixtures; An understanding of capillary actions in thee mobile phase of TLC Stationary and Mobile Phases; Measuring Rf values, using fluorescence and technique for projecting ultraviolet light onto samples; Instruction on the methods for identify compounds present in a given mixture and determining the purity of a substance; Methods for assaying the radiochemical purity of radiopharmaceuticals; The measurement of the level of absorption and luminescence of samples in visible and infrared light, and Raman and absorption spectrometry; Instruction of high-performance TLC and the stationary phase - silica gel; Methods for quantifying the results of tests. Objective The main objective of the project is to develop a transparent, gender – sensitive and accountable resource management and quality assurance system for the Kosovo Police (KP), the Kosovo Agency on Forensic (KAF) and the Kosovo Academy for Public Safety (KAPS). The project directly relates to the Mission’s Programme Objective which strives to achieve that Kosovo Police (KP) Kosovo Agency on Forensics (KAF) and the Kosovo Academy for Public Safety (KAPS) develop transparent, gender-sensitive and accountable resource management systems. To accomplish aforementioned objective OMIK PDMS has already developed and provided number of training with the aim to enhance professional level of skills posed by KP. The objective of this activity is to provide advanced training which will assist the scientist in the Chemistry Department of KAF to further develop their capacity and skills related to TLC.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Chief of PDMS, the international expert shall: Develop the training methodology and materials in consultation with PDMS and deliver the agenda, presentations, exercises and case studies to the Chief of PDMS prior to the training; Deliver a five (5) days of modular training on surveillance techniques for five scientist of the KAF Chemistry and Biology Department and assist participants to cope with the challenges that they meet during the training; Provide advice on the sustainability of the specialized training programme in the relevant area to the PDMS; Produce the final consultancy report and recommendations for further action. Deliverables By the beginning of October 2017 submit the final training plan satisfactorily incorporating the PDMS comments, if applicable, to the Chief of PDMS in electronic form; By mid- October 2017 prepare the final training agenda, presentations, exercises, case studies and training evaluation questionnaire satisfactorily incorporating the PDMS comments and submit to the Chief of PDMS and in electronic form/as agreed with the PDMS Chief; From 20 to 24 November 2017 deliver five (5) days training on Training on Colour analysis with thin layer chromatography, colour analysis with the usage of Raman spectroscopy. The training will last from 9am until 4pm each day; By the mid of December submit to the Chief of PDMS the final consultancy report including assessment of the participants, the effectiveness of the training materials/methodology, recommendations for further action and the sustainability of the specialized training programme in the relevant area, etc. Performance Indicators Final training plan, agenda, presentations, exercises, case studies and training evaluation questionnaire incorporating the PDMS comments submitted to the Chief of PDMS on time, in the agreed form and of quality satisfactory to the Chief of PDMS; Training delivered as scheduled/planned in a requested format and to the satisfaction of the PDMS Chief; Positive feedback from the training participants (training evaluation questionnaire); The final consultancy report is submitted to the Chief of PDMS on time and of quality satisfactory to the Chief of PDMS.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular biology, Forensic science, Physics, Criminalistics, Biochemistry or similar related field; A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of using thin-layer chromatography (TLC) techniques to separate non-volatile mixtures and of applying specialized principles relating to the interpretation of difficult cases that do not yield an unambiguous solutions; Recent experience of forensic laboratory techniques related to TLC including record keeping, the identification of problems that may affect test performance and the implementation and adherence to quality assurance programs and conducting peer reviews regarding conducting TLC analysis; A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of delivering training related to TLC analysis; Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail; Professional fluency in English; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds and different gender; Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames.

Remuneration Package

		Remuneration will depend on the qualifications and experience of individual experts as well as the detailed work plan to be agreed upon and will be based on the current OSCE consultancy rates

How To Apply

		In order to apply for this position you must complete the OSCE's online application form, found under http://www.osce.org/employment/43284. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to use the online recruitment and only fully completed OSCE applications will be accepted. However, if you have technical difficulties with the system you may use the offline application form found under http://www.osce.org/employment/43284 and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail to: consultancy.omik@osce.org

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