International consultant for development of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJC00688
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Economic and Environmental Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 4 March 2020
Deadline for application: 24 March 2020 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		Majority of the population believes that corruption in Tajikistan is at a high level: entrepreneurs and general population perceive education and culture as the first cause of corruption, while public officials indicate it as second cause right after low salaries . Corruption is entangled in various sectors of society, especially in areas such as police, health and education, which are arguably the most important services in the country. Over recent years, the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (GoT) has made efforts to address the issue of corruption, signing UNCAC in 2006 and ratifying it in 2008 and joining the OECD-led peer review of the Anti-Corruption Network Istanbul Action Plan. The Government has developed two subsequent Strategies for Fight against Corruption in the Republic of Tajikistan, 2008 to 2012 and 2013 to 2020. Additionally, various state bodies and departments with an anti-corruption portfolio were established, with the Agency for State Financial Control and Fight Against Corruption (AC Agency) nominated as the lead specialized law-enforcement agency responsible for preventing, detecting and initiating the investigation of corruption offenses, and coordinating anti-corruption initiatives between the government agencies. Since the current Strategy expires with the end of 2020, the President of the country issued a Decree establishing a working group with the task of developing the new Strategy by the end of 2020. Brief description: The international consultant will carry out a detailed review of the draft National Anti-corruption Strategy and the enclosed documents (Action Plan, Monitoring Plan, etc.), in order to identify possible loopholes and issue recommendations on how to improve abovementioned documents to limit corruption risks in line with the best international standards and practices. Objective: The purpose of this assignment is to review Draft National Anti-Corruption Strategy and enclosed documents and provide inputs for improvement of these documents in line with the best international standards and practices.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The international consultant will: Conduct a comprehensive review of the Draft National Anti-Corruption Strategy and other enclosed documents (Action Plan, Monitoring Plan, etc.); Present recommendations to the members of the Working group; Provide a detailed report about the assignment of review of the Draft National Anti-Corruption Strategy and other enclosed documents (Action Plan, Monitoring Plan, etc.). Location: Remotely, roundtable in Dushanbe Duration of assignment: 1 April - 31 October 2020 The consultant will be engaged for a period of 20 days. Deliverables: Review of the Draft National Anti-Corruption Strategy and other enclosed documents (Action Plan, Monitoring Plan, etc.); Detailed recommendations for improvement of the draft documents; Presentation of the recommendations at the roundtable in Dushanbe, preliminary planned for October 2020; Report about the conducted task no later than 15 November 2020. Reporting: The international consultant will work under the general guidance of the Head of Economic and Environmental Department and the direct supervision of the Good Governance Officer of the OSCE POiD. The international consultant will report to the Good Governance Officer.

Necessary Qualifications

		Advanced university degree in law; At least eight (8) years of direct experience in working on anti-corruption issues; Minimum seven (7) years of relevant work experience in the fields law enforcement, development of anti-corruption strategic and legislative framework, access to information, promotion of legal provisions and/or analysis of legislation; Excellent analytical and writing skills; Experience in drafting documents for a legal and non-legal audience; Excellent skills in written and spoken Russian; working knowledge of English will be an advantage.

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 remunerated commensurate with consultant’s experience and qualifications in accordance with OSCE established rates. Applicants should indicate whether they wish to be included in the OSCE Roster of Consultants for similar assignments.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/. In case of technical difficulties with online application, please use the OSCE offline application form that can be downloaded at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form. The completed application form along cover letter and recommendation letters should be submitted by e-mail to POiD-Recruitment@osce.org quoting the job title in the subject line. Applicants who do not submit a completed OSCE's format application form will not be considered. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.