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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJC00685
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Economic and Environmental Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 24 February 2020
Deadline for application: 15 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. In order to reduce the possibilities for corruption, the Office supported the development of a methodology for anti-corruption assessment based on the legal context in Tajikistan in 2014. Anti-corruption assessment of the law is a corruption-preventive measure that aims at identifying provisions in a legal act that can potentially lead to corruption. The assessment of the Draft Law on Police will address certain issues to ensure effectiveness of anti-corruption mechanisms, including improvement of anti-corruption normative legal acts by securing expert support. The Office will provide the expert with the Draft Law on Police and other necessary documents for the assessment of this draft and preparation of recommendations for its improvement. After the expert finalizes the assessment, this document will be presented to the representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Police and other relevant government institutions dealing with the anti-corruption. Brief description: The consultant will carry out a detailed anti-corruption assessment of the draft Law on Police of the Republic of Tajikistan and related regulations, as decided by the Office, in order to identify provisions that entail corruption risks and issue recommendations on how to improve criminal legislation to eliminate corruption risks. Objective: The purpose of this assignment is to assess the draft Law on Police and related regulations to identify potential corruption risks within the Law and propose amendments to mitigate those risks. Location: Remotely, roundtable in Dushanbe Duration of assignment: 1 April - 30 September 2020 Duration of assignment: 10 days

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The international expert will: Conduct a comprehensive anti-corruption assessment of the Draft Law on Police and related regulations; Provide a comparative matrix of the aforementioned acts including recommendations; Present recommendations to the representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Police and other relevant government institutions dealing with the anti-corruption; Provide a detailed report about the assignment of anti-corruption assessment of the draft Law on Police and other relevant regulations. The expert will be engaged for a period of 10 days. Deliverables: Anti-corruption assessment of the draft Law on Police and relevant regulations of Tajikistan, as identified by the Office; Mapping of the outcomes of the assessment with a set of detailed recommendations; Draft anti-corruption assessment by 1st of September; Presentation of the assessment’s outcomes at the roundtable in Dushanbe, preliminary planned for September; Report about anti-corruption assessment of chosen legal acts no later than 15 October 2020. Reporting: The international expert 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 expert will report to the Good Governance Officer.

Necessary Qualifications

		Advanced university degree in law; At least five (5) years of direct experience in anti-corruption assessment of legal and draft legal texts; Minimum seven (7) years of relevant work experience in the fields law enforcement, anti-corruption legislation, access to information, promotion of legal provisions, and analysis of legislation; Excellent analytical and writing skills; Experience in preparing training materials and providing trainings on legal issues; 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.