International Expert, Mediation
Alert
Vacancy
Background information
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (OSCE PCUk) is currently implementing a Unified Budget project “Promoting Mediation within Free Legal Aid System”. The Objective of the project is to equip the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Co-ordination Centre for Legal Aid Provision (CCLAP) with recommendations on implementation model and tools for integrating mediation in free legal aid (FLA) system. Within this Objective, the OSCE PCUk is planning to engage international expert who will help to elaborate recommendations on the model use of mediation in free legal aid system.
Please note that this is a consultancy assignment of a temporary nature. The consultant will be required to work from home with the ability to travel if necessary (conditional to pandemic situation).
Task
The selected expert will work under the general supervision of National Project Officer within the OSCE PCUk and closely co-operate with national expert on mediation who will assist the selected international expert. The expert is expected to perform the following tasks:
• co-operate with OSCE PCUk project team, MoJ, CCLAP, and other relevant national and international stakeholders as required, including participation in workshops, meetings and discussions;
• provide an overview of the international best practices in the field of mediation and its use in public law area and FLA system; and map existing practices of use of mediation in FLA system in Ukraine;
• develop a survey targeted at legal aid stakeholders about challenges and opportunities for integrating mediation in FLA system and, with the help of national expert-assistant conduct interviews with stakeholders;
• elaborate recommendations on the use of mediation in FLA system, based on the survey results and overview of relevant international and national best practices in this field;
• present recommendations to the national stakeholders.
Necessary Qualifications:
• university degree in the field of law, counselling, social science, psychology or other relevant background;
• minimum 5 years of proven professional experience in mediation and legal services, including experience with the mediation in FLA area;
• excellent interpersonal skills, ability to relate easily and openly with colleagues, self-motivation;
• outstanding communication skills both verbal and written; excellent understanding of English language (reading, speaking); knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian language will be an asset;
• knowledge of peculiarities of mediation use in Ukraine and/or Ukrainian FLA system will be an asset;
• computer literacy.
Remuneration Package:
According to the OSCE PCUk consultancy fees guidelines.
This position is for non-residents of Ukraine only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org; the Vacancy Number is VNUKRC00670. The deadline for applications is 01 June 2021. If you have difficulties with the online system, please use the Internet Explorer to find the vacancy. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Details of the assignment and contract may be further discussed during the interviews.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, 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 from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.