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Local Expert in tendering and procurement regulations

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Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Vacancy number: VNKOSC01975
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Training
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Prishtine / Pristina
Date of issue: 25 August 2017
Deadline for application: 3 September 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 15 September 2017

Background

		In continuation of convergent activities having commenced in 2015, the OSCE Department for Security and Public Safety (DSPS) within the OSCE Mission in Kosovo (OMiK) will facilitate capacity-building for the benefit of a core group of criminal investigators and prosecutors of the Kosovo Police and Special Prosecutor Office (Anti-Corruption Task Force) working in the above-mentioned portfolio. This endeavour will contribute to enabling the aforementioned beneficiaries to investigate high-level corruption criminal cases in an effective and efficient manner. In an effort to equip the members of the target group with the necessary qualifications advanced training on Financial Crime Investigation will be conducted amongst other accompanying activities such as specialised training in asset confiscation. Objective To enhance the capacities of a core group of criminal investigators and prosecutors of the Kosovo Police and Special Prosecutor Office (Anti-Corruption Task Force) in the sphere of tendering/procurement regulations. The course participants should acquaint themselves with the analysis, verification and reporting of financial records, enlarge their knowledge of scrutinizing financial reports, generally accepted accounting principles and international financing standards. Moreover, the law enforcement representatives should get an idea of their future interaction with forensic accountants involved in recovering proceeds of crime and in relation to confiscation proceedings concerning actual or assumed proceeds of crime or money laundering. The orientation of the training will be in line with the priorities set by the decision-makers of the competent authorities.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the local expert will provide the participants with his/her knowledge and expertise in the area of tendering/procurement regulations to ensure efficient and effective investigations of financial crime at local level. The local expert will be responsible for the following: Develop the training methodology and materials in consultation with the project manager and deliver the agenda, presentation slides and case studies prior to the training Deliver a three-day training on the topic “Why procurement is vulnerable to being corrupted” and clarifying on which these vulnerabilities are Identify possible legislative gaps and present recommendations for relevant legislative bodies in Kosovo Produce post-training evaluation report and recommendations for further action Lecture on Public Procurement and its relevant legislation Deliverables By 15 September 2017, submit the training plan, agenda and corresponding materials to the Project Manager for approval and potential amendment By 29 September 2017, finalize the training plan, agenda and corresponding materials and submit them to the Project Manager From 03 to 05 October 2017 deliver the three-day training session to 17 participants, covering the following areas: Identification of procurement violations whilst conducting criminal investigations Particular vulnerabilities in the context of procurement (e. g. bidding process, picking the preferred supplier, paying for goods and services, delivery of goods and services, contract management) Challenges of conducting financial crime investigations (are the required legal tools for asset confiscation available?) By the middle of October 2017, submit the post-training evaluation report, including the assessment of the effectiveness of the training and recommendations for further action. Performance Indicators Final training plan, agenda, presentations, practical exercises, case studies and training evaluation questionnaire Training delivered as scheduled and planned in the requested format and meeting the requirements of the project manager Positive feedback from the training participants (training evaluation questionnaire) Meaningful post-training evaluation report is submitted to the project manager.

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.

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

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

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