Legal Expert
Alert
Vacancy
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine is seeking qualified and motivated persons to fill position of:
Legal Expert
(enlargement of the experts’ roster)
“Improving Legal and Human Rights Education” Project
Background information:
The Rule of Law Unit of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (OSCE PCU) is tasked with management and implementation of the projects aimed at further democratization of state-citizen relations in Ukraine. This includes a series of projects in the sphere of administrative law and administrative justice as well as initiatives promoting the liberal development of Ukrainian education.
The objective of the project “Improving Legal and Human Rights Education” is to assist partners in improving legal education and promoting human rights-based approach in school education.
The OSCE PCU supports development of the legal education in Ukraine through capacity development of law professors, review and preparation of studying curricula, expert support to Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
With this regard, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine is looking for experienced national experts with theoretical and practical expertise in at least one of the following fields of law:
- Administrative Law;
- Constitutional Law;
- Criminal Law;
- Criminal Process;
- Civil Law;
- Civil Process;
- International Humanitarian Law;
- International Criminal Law.
Please note that this vacancy notice has been issued for the purpose of experts’ roster enlargement. Future assignments will be discussed with the successful candidates additionally when services are needed. The consultant will be required to work from home with the ability to travel, if necessary.
Tasks and responsibilities:
The experts may be tasked to:
provide lectures and/or trainings for law professors in the above mentioned fields;
develop recommendations and/or educational materials on topics mentioned above;
prepare studying curricula in the above mentioned fields.
Necessary Qualifications:
Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian, with exceptional writing skills;
Working knowledge of English would be an asset;
Remuneration Package:
According to the PCU consultancy fees guidelines.
This position is for residents of Ukraine only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org; the Vacancy Number is VNUKRC00484. The deadline for applications is 01 October 2017. If you have difficulties with the online system you may use the OSCE's off-line Application Form available at https://jobs.osce.org/uk/resources/document/anketa-na-vakansiyu; you should complete the Application Form and send it via e-mail to oscepcu-recruitment@osce.org indicating the title of the position on the Application Form and in the cover message subject. 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.