National consultant to provide expert assistance to Tajik authorities in finalization of national guiding documents in fields of export control

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJC00731
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Border issues
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 6 November 2020
Deadline for application: 10 November 2020 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		In the period of 2017-2019, OSCE has been supporting the designated Tajik authorities in updating national normative framework in the field of export control. The assistance was based on the Organization’s partnership with the Tajik Government in relation to the implementation of UN Resolution 1540, being duly coordinated with OSCE’s CPC, POiD and the US Export Control and Related Border Security (ExBS) Programme. The overall aim was to improve the country’s normative framework and inter-agency coordination mechanisms in the field of export control, to determine and develop clear preventive and response mechanisms to potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN)-related incidents (including those at border checkpoints), and to highlight links between various export control actors, including the country’s CBRN identification centres. During the assignment with the OSCE, the contracted international experts have been closely working with the national working group led by Tajikistan’s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT), to make Tajikistan’s export control system closer aligned to internationally accepted standards. The development of the country’s lists of dual-use goods, the identification of a national coordinating body of Tajikistan on issues of export control and the development of the country’s roadmap document on improving Tajikistan’s export control system are some of the notable results achieved to date. The latter has been approved in June 2020 by the MEDT in its capacity as the national coordinating body of Tajikistan on export control. Objective Considering that and based on the formal assistance request from Tajikistan’s MEDT, the Office plans to involve national expert assistance this year, to help the MEDT in finalizing amendments to Governmental decrees on the Commission on Export Control and on Order of implementation of export control of dual use goods in Tajikistan. It is planned to involve one national expert with sound knowledge and experience in the related field, who is well familiar with the agenda and modalities of the task.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The expert will be responsible for the following: Provision of expert advice to the MEDT responsible staff in ensuring compliance of the adjusted documents with international export control regulations and best practices; Jointly with the responsible MEDT staff, liaison with members of Tajikistan’s national working group on export control in the harmonization of documents between the designated national structures (through joint meetings and discussion sessions) and finalization of documents with consideration of the group’s joint recommendations; Act as liaison point between MEDT team and POiD programmatic staff. Deliverables Progress reports submitted at the end of each contractual month; Copies of the finalized documents submitted by the expert to the responsible officer in the POiD.

Necessary Qualifications

		University or equivalent degree in economics and/or law studies; Excellent knowledge of Tajik and international export control procedures; Minimum 3 years of practical experience in the area of exports control in a national or international organization functioning in Tajikistan; Excellent knowledge of Tajik and Russian languages, knowledge of English is an asset; Computer literacy, ability to work in the MS Office environment.

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

		For more details please visit the OSCE website employment section at http://www.osce.org/employment/. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link. In case of technical difficulties with online application, please use the OSCE offline application form that can be downloaded at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form. The completed application form along cover letter and recommendation letters should be submitted by e-mail to POiD-Recruitment@osce.org quoting the job title in the subject line. 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. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise 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.