National Consultant for the development of the State Program for the Development of Specially Protected Natural Areas

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJC00755
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Economic and Environmental Affairs
Number of posts: 5
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 20 April 2021
Deadline for application: 11 May 2021 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		At the request of the Committee on Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan, OSCE Program Office in Dushanbe (POiD) supports the development of the State Program for the Development of Specially Protected Natural Areas for the period of 2022-2030 (Program) in the context of SDGs. The Program defines the main directions of sustainable development of the specially protected nature territories, restoration of natural resources and ensures the security and preservation of biodiversity in the specially protected nature areas. The Program will also focus on expected results, main performance indicators and contain Action plan for the implementation of the Program. To meet this request, the POiD hires five experts on SSA contract for the period of June-August 2021. Objective To develop the State Program for the Development of Specially Protected Natural Areas for the period 0f 2022-2030 in the context of SDGs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Analyze the implementation of the previous Specially Protected Natural Areas; Develop the objectives and tasks of the Program; Assess and develop the plan of the management of the specially protected natural areas; Conduct economic analysis for Program justification considering SDGs and gender aspect; Develop the structure of the Program; Develop indicators of Program implementation; Develop the principles of international cooperation in the protection of Tajikistan’s specially protected natural areas; Develop the Action Plan for implementation of the Program; Develop the final draft of the Program and submit to OSCE POiD in line with the deadline. Deliverables and performance indicators Three (3) progress reports submitted; one (1) each month; A Final report submitted by the end of the assignment; Final draft of the Program developed.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in Ecology, Environmental Protection, Law, Biology, Economics and Engineering; Minimum 5 years of experience working on environmental governance issues; Previous experience in the development of Tajikistan strategic documents related to the environmental governance is an asset; Strong analytical skills and ability to work under strict deadlines; Working knowledge of Tajik and Russian languages is required.

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

		The consultant will be remunerated commensurate with consultant’s experience and qualifications in accordance with OSCE established rates. Applicants should indicate whether they wish to be included in the OSCE Roster of Consultants for similar assignments.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. Only those applicants who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or 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.