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International consultant to conduct the Training on double casting of cartridge cases and bullets, including the examination of cross lines using specialise forensic equipment

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Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number: VNKOSC01960
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Training
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Prishtine / Pristina
Date of issue: 28 July 2017
Deadline for application: 10 August 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 1 September 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 capacities’ development of the beneficiaries in the area of human resources development, gender based issues and quality assurance, as well as advise the KP on human rights compliance, through awareness raising activities and other planned activities on assuring sustainability, targeting specific beneficiaries. 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 KP. 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 04 to 08 September, five (5) representatives of KAF complete a total of five (5) days modular training on double casting of cartridge cases and bullets, including the examination of cross lines by using Scanning Electron-Microscopes (SEM) and waste of capsules/fuse (GSR) using SEM coupled with Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX) Spectroscopy. This practical oriented training program will provide KAF members with the skills necessary to legally provide expertise on cases involving gunfire. This module of the training will cover: Instruction on the examination in the area of double casting of cartridge cases and bullets Demonstration of using validated methods to cast fired bullets Demonstration of comparison of striations marks Demonstration of casts producing negative images of bullets Demonstration of double-casting or ballistic cloning Instruction of methods using room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicones Internal ballistics related to the processes originally accelerating projectiles Instruction on transition ballistics related to projectiles as they transition to unpowered flight Terminal ballistics related to the effects of projectile as it ends its flight The examination of cross lines by using Scanning electron microscope (SEM); and An examination of waste products produced by of Gun Shot residue (GSR) using SEM/EDX. 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 objective of this activity will be achieved through training which will be delivered by an international consultant hired under this ToR. Also, after the implementation of this project, the Kosovo Police will be able to tackle hate crimes and incidents, affecting cultural and religious heritage, as well as to protect human and communities rights. 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.

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 double casting of cartridge cases and bullets, including the examination of cross lines by using specialised forensic equipment for five (5) Kosovo Agency on Forensic staff 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 August 2017 submit the final training plan satisfactorily incorporating the PDMS comments, if applicable, to the Chief of PDMS in electronic form; By mid- August 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 04-08 September 2017 deliver five (5) days training on double casting of cartridge cases and bullets, including the examination of cross lines by using Scanning Electron-Microscopes (SEM) and waste of capsules/fuse (GSR) using SEM coupled with Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX) Spectroscopy for KAF experts. The training will last from 9am until 4pm each day; By the end of September 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 the 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 satisfactory quality to the Chief of the PDMS.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in Ballistics, Forensic science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or similar related field; A minimum of 5 years’ experience of using methods/techniques for conducting examinations of evidence related to ballistic evidence; 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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