Vacancy

Share

Sustainable Development Expert (international consultancy)

Alert

You can not apply to this vacancy anymore.
Sorry, the application deadline for this vacancy has expired.

Check the list of current vacancies

Our field operations, institutions and units are constantly looking for talented profiles.

See our current vacancies
OSCE job notifications

Subscribe to our vacancy alerts and get notifications in your email box.

Subscribe to job notifications
Learn more about our work

From fixed term contracts to internships and a Junior Professional Officer programme, find out what fits you best.
More information

Archived vacancy details

The following information is provided for archival purpose only.

Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00522
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Novi Pazar
Date of issue: 22 March 2018
Deadline for application: 28 March 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		This vacancy is open for persons with citizenship of one of the OSCE participating States, excluding the sole citizenship of the Republic of Serbia. The OSCE Mission to Serbia requires the services of an international consultant to develop a shared vision for the approach and provide mentorship to the development of the sustainable development strategy for the City of Novi Pazar. Namely, in August 2017, the City of Novi Pazar announced plans for a 10-year Sustainable Development Strategy to serve as the City’s master planning document for the period 2018-2028. This strategy will cover 16 "modules" which align with the programmatic budget categories as defined by the Government of Serbia, and is designed to support improved planning and implementation by aligning strategic objectives with the city’s budget allocation. The Mayor of Novi Pazar has identified a module manager, a city official with responsibility in the area identified, for each topic, responsible for compiling a team to collect data and background material to support identification of priorities within the following four priority areas: 1) Infrastructure and Urban Development, 2) Economic Development, 3) Improving Quality of Life, 4) Security and Protection. The next phase requires module managers to review current challenges and prior successes, as well as overlapping areas to determine the 10-year strategy going forward. In line with the Mission’s efforts to support transparency and good governance in local administrations, and to build on previous support to the city of Novi Pazar to develop strategies regarding communication, gender equality, youth and safety, support will be provided to encourage cross-sectoral co-ordination, incorporation of existing strategies and action plans, efficient resource allocation, and mechanisms for impact assessment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The international consultant will conduct the following activities: Prepare and deliver a one-day workshop for module managers on best practices, challenges and opportunities regarding cross-sectoral strategies, designed for impact measurement with the goal of developing a shared vision and approach for the NP strategy, based on background information provided by OSCE office in Novi Pazar. The workshop will also highlight the need for internal and external communication mechanisms to support successful strategy implementation. (two days) Design a strategy for small group mentorship sessions based on four priority areas and sub-themes, to encourage a cross-sectoral approach to prioritization, strategic planning and implementation, and hold mentoring/consultation sessions. (two days) Conduct a review of draft strategy to identify potential challenge areas and provide suggestions and recommendations. (two days) The international consultant will be required to submit a summary report regarding the findings and observations based on mentorship sessions, including summary feedback regarding impact measurement and strategy design.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of one of the OSCE participating States, excluding the sole citizenship of the Republic of Serbia; University degree in political science, public administration, international affairs, law or another relevant field; Minimum 10 years of experience in public administration, strategic planning and impact assessment; Experience in organizing workshops, coaching and mentorship to government representatives; Experience working with international organizations would be an asset; Knowledge of good governance issues; Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of the status and performance of public institutions and organizations in the Western Balkans; Ability to respect deadlines and capacity to work under pressure; Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the local language; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages; Ability and willingness to work with people of different nationalities, cultural and religious backgrounds and diverse political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.

Remuneration Package

		The consultant will be employed for a total of six days in the period from 19 April to 18 July 2018, and will be paid a total amount not exceeding 2,880 EUR (up to 480 EUR per day), commensurate to the selected consultant's qualifications and experience, upon completion of the assignment.

How To Apply

		Please apply online through the OSCE website https://jobs.osce.org/ no later than 28 March 2018. Only online applications will be considered; applications received by email, post, fax etc. will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 15 April 2018 should consider there will be no follow up to their application. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, offer a consultancy at a different level or with modified terms of reference or for a different duration.

Alert

You can not apply to this vacancy anymore.
Sorry, the application deadline for this vacancy has expired.