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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMC00516
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Serbia
Date of issue: 2 March 2018
Deadline for application: 7 March 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 13 March 2018

Background

This call for applications is open for persons with citizenship of the Republic of Serbia.

The Mission to Serbia’s project on "Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization Threats in Serbia through Community-Based Early Warning and Preventive Engagement" is aimed at establishing and consolidating a foundation for efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and radicalization that can lead to terrorism (VERLT) in Serbia. Preventing and countering VERLT is recognized as a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach in the global fight against terrorism to which the Government of Serbia is committed.

The project includes close co-operation with implementing partners throughout Serbia, and includes a number of youth-oriented activities. Video games are a notably popular means of communication, especially with younger audiences. The project aims to communicate themes of inter-culturalism and countering VERLT in innovative and substantive ways which can be accomplished creation of a video game.

Therefore, the Mission requires the services of an experienced expert/developer to design and develop a video game (mobile and desktop), that will support its activities related to educating young people in South Serbia about inter-culturalism, in co-operation with an OSCE local partner in Bujanovac.

Tasks and Responsibilities

In close co-operation with the Project Co-ordinator, the expert/developer will perform the following tasks by 31 March 2018:

Develop a document with agreed specifications that details exactly what the app/game should include, including information on design, content and function; the overall "script" and any preferred design/color schemes. The materials will be provided to the expert in three languages (Albanian, English and Serbian);
Develop a beta version of the game, and test and consult with the noted focal points;
Based on comments from the beta, complete the game.

The expert/developer will work from home with local travel as needed and as agreed. The ravel costs will be reimbursed by the OSCE.

In case the developer is not based in Bujanovac, he/she should have all necessary equipment to facilitate regular telecommunications and ongoing contact.

By the end of the consultancy (31 March 2018), the expert/developer will deliver the following:

An initial specifications document;
A beta version of the game;
A final version of the game;
Upload of the game to mobile accessible platforms and the NGO website.

Necessary Qualifications

Citizenship of the Republic of Serbia;
Formal education/training in ICT;
Proven experience in developing and designing similar products;
Ability to develop content for Android and Windows platforms;
Skills in designing simple 2D sprites and still images for use in game, skills in animation is an asset;
Willingness to resolve issues with running the game post-launch;
Good verbal and written communications skills;
Ability to work with people of different genders, nationalities, religions or cultural backgrounds and diverse views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE core values and competencies by studying the OSCE Competency Model available at: http://www.osce.org/employment/144466.

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 expert/developer will be remunerated in the amount of app. 1,200 EUR upon completion of all tasks.

Other

Please apply online through this website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 7 March 2018. Only applications received through this website will be considered; applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 15 March 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.

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