Three (3) National Consultants for the project “Advancing Human Rights”

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Skopje
Vacancy number: VNSKPC00545
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Rule of Law
Number of posts: 3
Duty station: Skopje
Date of issue: 13 February 2019
Deadline for application: 27 February 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The Mission supports the host country in the implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, by inter alia assisting the country in the creation of an effective regulatory and institutional framework in the field of equal treatment and tolerance. In that regard, the Mission supported the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy (MLSP) in the establishment of an Anti- Discrimination Coordinative Body in 2018, and continues to facilitate its work. In order to support coordination among stakeholders in the area of non-discrimination, the Mission, in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and the Body, will organise thematic forums and working sessions, and develop resources in line with the Annual Programme of Work of the Body 2018-2020. The Mission will support the drafting of an analysis on data collection in order to promote equality and prevent discrimination, in line with the standards set forth in the new Law on Prevention and Protection from Discrimination (Article 3 paragraph 4). The analysis will map the existing practices in relation to data collection and highlight the gaps and challenges. The gender component will be taken into consideration extensively. The analysis should provide recommendations for improvement, by presenting comparative best practices. For this purpose, the Mission seeks to engage three (3) National Consultants as part of the project “Advancing Human Rights”

Tasks and Responsibilities

		1. National Consultant to develop a thematic analysis on data collection in order to promote equality and prevent discrimination, with the following tasks: To develop the layout and methodology of drafting the analysis on data collection in order to promote equality and prevent discrimination, in relation to Article 3 paragraph 4 of the new Law on Prevention and Protection from Discrimination; To draft the analysis on data collection in order to promote equality and prevent discrimination; To participate at a thematic forum and/or working meeting of the Anti-Discrimination Coordinative Body to discuss the layout and the scope of the analysis and/or present the findings from the analysis; and To regularly coordinate with the OSCE Anti-discrimination Portfolio Manager. 2. National Consultant to develop a thematic analysis on the public sector duty to promote equality, with the following tasks: To develop the layout and methodology of drafting the analysis on the public sector duty to promote equality in relation to the new Law on Prevention and Protection from Discrimination; To draft the analysis on the public sector duty to promote equality respectfully; To participate at a thematic forum and/or working meeting of the Anti-Discrimination Coordinative Body to present the findings from the analysis; and To regularly coordinate with the OSCE Anti-discrimination Portfolio Manager. 3. National Consultant to develop a thematic analysis on the harmonisation of legislation in the area of anti-discrimination, with the following tasks: To develop the layout and methodology of drafting the analysis on the harmonisation of legislation in the area of anti-discrimination that will assess and compare national legislation in relation to the provisions from the new Law on Prevention and Protection from Discrimination; To draft the analysis on the harmonisation of legislation in the area of anti-discrimination; To participate at a thematic forum and/or working meeting of the Anti-Discrimination Coordinative Body to present the findings from the analysis; and To regularly coordinate with the OSCE Anti-discrimination Portfolio Manager.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia University education in law or human rights; At least six (6) years relevant work experience in research, including articles and publications, and legal drafting; Thorough knowledge of the current legislative developments in the area of anti-discrimination and equal treatment; Knowledge of comparative best practices in data collection and/or the implementation of the public sector duty in order to promote equality and prevent discrimination; Excellent communication, writing and organization skills; Advanced legal drafting skills; Fluent spoken and written English and Macedonian; Ability to work with minimum supervision; and Computer literacy.


Remuneration Package

		For the services provided, each National Consultant will be remunerated at the rate of 100 EUR per diem, for a total of 15 working days. Payment will be made in one instalment upon successful completion of all tasks and responsibilities. The planned period of engagement is March to July 2019.

How To Apply

		All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link, found under https://jobs.osce.org. In case of technical difficulties with online application, applicants may submit a duly completed OSCE offline application form which can be downloaded at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form. The OSCE Application Form completed in English with quoted vacancy number should be sent by e-mail to personnel-mk@osce.org. Please indicate in your Cover Letter the specific consultancy you are applying for. 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 retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer the position with modified Terms of Reference. The recruitment procedure may take up to two months and we will be in further contact with you only if you are short-listed. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the application of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.