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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRC00865
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 27 March 2018
Deadline for application: 26 April 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		Governments worldwide have been outsourcing non-core government functions to the non-government sector as means of increasing the efficiency of the public sector. OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) will assist the Prime Minister’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic by recruiting an international consultant to conduct analysis of international best practice in outsourcing government functions to the non- government sector. The analytical note prepared by international consultant will show trends on how other countries worldwide are outsourcing some government functions to the non-government sector. The international consultant will look into practice and legal framework related to outsourcing of government functions based on analysis of experience in several countries selected for this consultancy assignment and will come up with an analytical note that will cover the questions stated further. The international consultant will work from home or distantly.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		To analyse international best practice in outsourcing government functions to the non- government sector. The international consultant will come up with an analytical note that will address questions stated below: Analysis of the composition of government functions; Principles of defining which functions are determined as government functions; Ways of codifying in legislation determinants of government functions as well as ways of their implementation; Principles for determining government functions that can be outsourced; What are the ways / mechanisms for outsourcing government functions; Ways how transfer of government functions is ensured through regulations/ statutes; How the analysis of the environment (capacity of non-government sector) into which government functions are outsourced is conducted? How liability for execution / non-execution of the transferred government functions is organized; Other questions related to organizing outsourcing government functions to non-government sector. Tasks Collect and analyse international best practices in outsourcing of government functions to non- government sector addressing all the questions stated above (based on analysis of experience in several countries selected for this consultancy assignment); Preparation of the analytical note covering the issues/ questions stated above. Deadline: within 12 days from the date of signing of the agreement.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in social or political sciences, public administration, public policy, economics, international development or other related fields; At least 5 years of work experience in the area of public services delivery, policymaking, state administration or other related fields; Proven experience in conducting similar research/ consultancy (sample report should be submitted upon request); Fluency in English language both written and oral; Fluency in Russian language both written and oral is an advantage; Work experience in post- Soviet countries including countries Eastern Europe and CIS countries is an advantage.

Required competencies

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Remuneration Package

		Detailed budged for completing this consultancy assignment should be stated in the cover letter.

How To Apply

		We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org/. However, if you have difficulties with the system you may use the OSCE offline application form found under https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail recruitment-kg@osce.org. Applications received after the published deadline and/or in a different format will not be considered. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates to apply to become a part of the organization. Please note that in the event of invitation for interview/test, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

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