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Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number: VNKOSC01982
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Training
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Prishtine / Pristina
Date of issue: 7 September 2017
Deadline for application: 22 September 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 1 October 2017

Background

		Situation analysis in Kosovo Participation and influence of the public on policy design and decision making at both central and local level remains a central priority for Kosovo institutions and a vital interest for civil society. Despite some important progress in advancing the role and impact of civil society through participation in public life, there is number of challenges that still remain unaddressed, undermining both the potential and impact of civil society and the openness of institutions towards the public. Increased involvement of CSOs, especially those with a strong youth base, in decision making processes will remain essential in the upcoming years in order to counterbalance the perceived political fatigue, voters’ apathy and/or disenchantment with politics by civil society as a whole, and in particular by young people Moreover, the societal and cultural structures and practices in Kosovo and in the Western Balkans remain a challenge towards achieving genuine equality of women and men in all spheres of life. Women are still underrepresented in all institutions, and face other challenges such as the right to property. The Mission’s experience has shown that women can have a prominent role in contributing to peaceful and long-lasting solutions through dialogue, respect and confidence. Young people, especially in Kosovo where residents under the age of 25 years old represent nearly half the population, have also the potential to play a crucial role as agents of change. However, youth is faced with various challenges among which is unemployment, remaining around 60% ; constraints in mobility for education, work and recreational purposes, uneven access to quality education and limited opportunities for participation in policy and decision making for matters of primary concern for them. Purpose/ objectives /outcomes of PPS Project The Democratization Department’s (DD) Public Participation Section (PPS), established in 2014, encompasses three portfolios: Civil Society Organizations, women, and youth. It is designed to build on, and further strengthen, existing linkages and interconnectedness among these portfolios in an effort to establish new and improve existing mechanisms that encourage public participation which is crucial for the further advancement of a democratic society in Kosovo. Enhanced, meaningful and influential public participation is the line objective of the project, supporting future young women and men leaders. After phasing out the multi-year general capacity building support to CSOs, youth structures and women caucus groups in 2015, in 2016 PPS focused on more innovative approaches, including the “pillar area” of sports, arts, citizens’ education and democracy , which will continue in 2017. Focus will be placed on turning beneficiaries into stakeholders, creating ownership as a precondition for sustainability, innovative solutions for identified interventions, and “hands-on” ”learning by doing” approaches. Scope of the evaluation OMIK is seeking to hire an evaluation expert to assess the relevance, impact, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of its three-year endeavour on public participation. 1. The evaluation will focus on the following questions: Programme results, relevance, sustainability Results: the extent the programme has achieved its expected results and how (outputs and contributions to outcomes)? What factors account for these results? Were there any anticipated results? What was not achieved and why? Relevance: Were the project activities, results and objective relevant to the problems the initiative addressed? Strengths and weaknesses: what programmatic strengths and weaknesses emerge from the analysis of the project? Sustainability: what evidence exists about the sustainability of the interventions and the results that have been achieved, what measures have been put in place. What are the key challenges? Future programming: where could OMiK provide a meaningful contribution to support further the area of interfaith dialogue? 2. Programme Management: How effective was the management of the programme overall? How effective is the support by other units of the Mission, especially the Department for Administrative Support (DAS)? How effective was the programme monitoring, at different levels? 3.Lessons learned and recommendations: What lessons can be drawn from the programme that could be value to OMiK’s further programing in this field? Evaluation methodology The evaluator will be selected based on a proposed methodology for the evaluation. The methodology will be then finalised in details at the beginning of the contract based on feedback by OMiK. The evaluation will ensure that key stakeholders will be consulted. The evaluation will involve the following: Desk review of all relevant documents of the programme; Interviews and/or group discussions with stakeholders, partners and beneficiaries; Field visits across Kosovo.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the overall supervision of the Project manager, and in close co-operation with the Office of Central Co-ordination, the consultant will be expected to perform the following duties: To conduct interviews with relevant interlocutors, counterparts and beneficiaries across Kosovo; To measure the impact of the project, based on relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability of its results, including impact on gender; To assess the efficiency of administrative support; To identify progress so far, its strengths and weaknesses and to formulate recommendations for future programming, including potential activities to be designed/implemented in the upcoming the mid-term. Key Deliverables A detailed evaluation work-plan with clear timelines and related deliverables; The evaluation methodology including questions listed herein; The final evaluation report, taking into account feedback given by OMiK; The final evaluation report will be written in English (maximum 25 pages, not including annexes), with an executive summary of maximum 1 page. The final report should be written full in line with OMiK’s writing and reporting standards. The structure of the report should include, as a minimum, the following: Executive summary Methodology Analysis and findings Lessons learned Recommendations Annexes (including interviews list, data collection instruments, key documents consulted, ToR)

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or similar A minimum of ten(10) years proven expertise and track record in evaluating development projects and qualifications around the specific thematic issues under evaluation Demonstrated ability to produce high quality evaluation reports, including recommendations for future work of the funding organization/donor. Prospective candidates will be asked to provide at least 2 examples of recently completed evaluation reports Familiarity with gender equality and gender mainstreaming principles and experience in conducting gender analysis within project cycle management Familiarity with issues pertaining public participation in the region is an asset Good knowledge of the “OSCE Project Management in the OSCE – A Manual for Programme and Project Managers” (available online), with references to it in the application Outstanding writing and reporting skills Fluent in written and oral English language.

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

		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 applicationform 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