National Consultant on Supporting the operational framework of State Service for the Supervision over Hydro Technical Facilities (Expert2)

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJC00583
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Economic and Environmental Affairs
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 18 March 2018
Deadline for application: 5 April 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The Republic of Tajikistan possesses huge untapped reserves of water and hydropower resources to be yet exploited for the economic development of the country. In particular, out of the 527 billion kWh of hydropower potential, only 3-4% is used nowadays. Given the fact that the country does not have sufficient hydrocarbon reserves and other means of energy resources, hydropower development is one of the main priorities of Tajikistan. Currently, there are about 15 large and medium-sized hydroelectric power stations, more than 200 small hydropower plants, 10 reservoirs for various purposes, three large pipeline tunnels for irrigation purposes, about 400 pumping stations, thousands of kilometers of irrigation canals as well as drainage systems to be serving water supply purposes. Ensuring the proper operation of the hydro-technical facilities in Tajikistan is highly prioritized for the avoidance of irreversible damages to infrastructure, properties, natural environment and human health. To this end, in December 2010 the Tajik government adopted a new Law on the “Safety of Hydraulic Structures.” For the implementation of this legislative document, the government has established in September 2014 the State Control Service for the Safety of Hydraulic Structures at the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MEWR) of the Republic of Tajikistan. The State Service is a new institution, which aims at regulating the safety of hydraulic structures within the territory of Tajikistan, as well as enforcing the state control in these systems. For the last few years, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) supported MEWR in hiring a group of national experts to develop rules for the establishment and capacity building of the State Service. A series of normative and legal documents were developed and revised. The developed documents have been submitted to the MEWR and Ministry of Justice for further consideration and approval. In this context, the OSCE POiD will continue to assist the State Service in the development of the enhancing regulatory basis. Objective: In 2016 and 2017 the Office supported a group of national experts with purpose to revise the earlier developed documents and develop the new necessary ones. The developed documents have been submitted to the MEWR and Ministry of Justice for further consideration and approval.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		A national consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks and responsibilities: Development of following necessary regulations; Methodical recommendations on the preparation of a monitoring project for the safety of hydraulic structures at the supervised production facilities organizations; Guidelines for drawing up a plan for the liquidation of accidents at tailing facilities; Translation of these regulatory documents from Russian into Tajik. Expected Output/Deliverables: The regulations will be reviewed by an Expert of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources before their submission to the OSCE POiD; Monthly progress reports will be submitted through the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources to OSCE POiD; The regulations will be submitted for Water Management and Energy Security unit;

Necessary Qualifications

		Masters or equivalent bachelor’s degree in hydraulic engineering and inspection dams; Experience in reviewing and identifying discrepancies in legislation documents; Experience in reservoir risk assessments, dam failure inundation studies, dam monitoring and early warning systems; Experience in dam safety policies and practices, development of national guidance on reservoir risk assessment, reservoir sedimentation and operation policies, dam condition assessments and development of dam safety strategies; Authorization / accreditation by a relevant institution will be desirable; Excellent communication and analytical skills; Fluency in Tajik and Russian are much desired for this consultancy. Knowledge of English would be an asset.

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.

How To Apply

		All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply through the OSCE website, using the OSCE online application link, found under https://jobs.osce.org/. Offline applications along with cover letter and recommendations can be submitted by e-mail to POiD-Recruitment@osce.org quoting the vacancy number in the subject line or delivered in a sealed envelope addressed to the OSCE Human Resources Unit on the following address: 18/A Akhmadi Donish street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Attn.: National Consultant on Supporting the operational framework of State Service for the Supervision over Hydro Technical Facilities (Expert2). Please note that this vacancy is open for competition only amongst nationals of Tajikistan. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.