Background
In continuation of previous activities, the Department for Security and Public Safety (DSPS) within the OSCE Mission in Kosovo (OMiK) will organize a three-day training on “Corruption Investigation” as a comprehensive capacity building endeavour based on the needs and local specifics to support efforts to strengthen the Kosovo framework in this portfolio. Amongst the main interest areas, the training course will aim at improving participants’ knowledge in relation to different forms of corruption, development of an investigation strategy, investigation techniques (including covert operations/undercover techniques) and the entire management of the investigation process.
It will involve all competent authorities being expected to ensure the effective implementation of Kosovo’s Anti-Corruption Strategy. The said training is furthermore considered as a sustained investment in improving the interagency cooperation between the competent stakeholders being unanimously considered by them as “in need of improvement” to date.
Objective
To enhance the capacities of training participants representing Kosovo’s key agencies in the fight against corruption based on criminal procedures allowing the possibility to seize assets, search premises, intercept telecommunication and deploy undercover techniques. Moreover, the training aims at improving the cooperation between criminal investigators, prosecutors and the judiciary in future.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of OMiK/DSPS Activity Manager, the international expert will provide participants with his/her knowledge and expertise in the area of corruption investigation to ensure efficient and effective investigations in the aforementioned field of work in future.
The international expert will be responsible for the following:
- Develop the training methodology and materials in consultation with the activity manager and deliver the agenda, presentation slides and case studies prior to the training
- Deliver a three-day training on the characteristics of an investigation strategy, investigation decision making and the role of the prosecution/judiciary
- Importance of witness protection in investigating corruption
- Emphasizing the need for independence in post-conflict, developing and transitional countries whilst organizing the investigation of corruption
- Produce post-training evaluation report and recommendations for further action by OMiK.
Deliverables
- By 12 May 2019, submit the training plan, agenda and corresponding materials to the Activity Manager for approval and potential amendment
- By 15 May 2019, finalize the training plan, agenda and corresponding materials and submit them to the Activity Manager
- From 27 to 29 May 2019 deliver the three-day training session to 25 participants, covering, but not limited to the following areas
- Introducing the dominant factors that determine investigative strategies and which local characteristics in Kosovo should be taken into account while developing these strategies
- Which seven golden questions should be applied whilst investigating accusations of corruption
- Why short lasting, concise strategies that require little resources are more likely to be successful than long lasting intrusive methods
- How can the content of the training be incorporated in the best fashion in the relevant teaching programme of the Kosovo Academy for Public Safety (KAPS) for future deliveries
- By 31 May 2019, submit the post-training evaluation report, including the assessment of the effectiveness of the training and recommendations for further action to OMiK.
Performance Indicators
- Final training plan, agenda, presentations, practical exercises, case studies and training evaluation questionnaire are submitted in time
- Training delivered as scheduled and planned in the requested format and meeting the requirements of the Activity Manager
- Positive feedback from the training participants (training evaluation questionnaire) is received
- Meaningful post-training evaluation report including the assessment of the effectiveness of the training and recommendations is submitted to the Activity Manager.
Necessary Qualifications
- A bachelor degree from a University of Applied Sciences or equivalent from another public education institute in law enforcement or a similar discipline such as jurisprudence or political science
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in investigating economic crime, corruption, money laundering, asset recovery and covert investigative measures
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the area of financial investigation at supervisory level (e. g. Team Leader of Investigation Task Force or Head of Unit)
- Familiarity with relevant EU Directives and OSCE commitments in the thematic context of the training
- Proven experience on delivering specialized training courses in the context of financial investigations
- Cultural sensitivity and sound professional judgment; and
- Previous experience of working in a capacity-building role
- Excellent spoken and written English language is essential
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds and different gender, cultural sensitivity and judgment.
- Albanian language command will be considered as an asset.
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 https://jobs.osce.org/. 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 https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail to: consultancy.omik@osce.org. In line with your qualifications please indicate preference to one or more field of expertise listed above (while using the online application the field of expertise preference can be indicated in the cover letter part). Kindly note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language would 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 socialbackgrounds to apply.