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OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek

Vacancy number VNKYRC01055 Vacancy type Experts/Consultants Number of posts 1 Duty station Bishkek Date of issue 18 March 2021 Deadline for application 1 April 2021 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

Over the past few years, close cooperation has been established between the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek in the development of local program budgeting plans. Program budgeting is a tool to implement regional policy and to provide a link between development programs and public funds. Program budgeting plans contribute to the improvement of resource prioritization and allocation processes. The explicit attention is given to the local environmental challenges and efficient planning instruments to attract required financial resources. Over the last years, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek has been assisting the host state with the development and coordination of local program budgeting plans for the number of local self-governments (Naryn, Kochkor-Ata, Osh, Kant, Balykchy, Kochkor, Min-Kush, Sumsar and Mailuu-Suu) by providing expert assistance to local self­ governments. The work accomplished in this area has made a valuable contribution to the efforts of the host country in effective execution of the Budgetary Code. Therefore, a regular assessment of the work done is fundamental. To ensure sustainability and success of the developed program budgeting plans, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek will provide expert support to develop a unified template for the preparation of local program budgeting plans, as well as a Monitoring and evaluation system to evaluate the implementation and execution of the developed budget programs.

Objective

The ultimate objective of the consultancy is to develop a unified template for the preparation of local program budgeting plans for LSGs and to introduce a Monitoring and evaluation system to evaluate the implementation and execution of the developed programs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Consultant will perform the following tasks:

Develop a unified template for the preparation of local program budgeting plans for LSGs and agree with the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic; This would include the following components:Identify the list of documents required for the formulation of program budgeting plans;Identify the main stakeholder s to be involved to the process of formulation of program budgeting plans;Specify and justify which performance indicators have to be used for budget programs and measures;Describe and justify the calculation procedure: cost of budget programs and measures, what kind of documents are needed;Determine the target values for performance indicators of program budgeting plans and measures.Develop a Monitoring and evaluation system to evaluate the implementation and execution of the developed programs. This would include the following components:Inception report - outlining in detail the activities to be undertaken by the consultant including methodology, implementation plan and timelines. It should also include an overview of the narrative summarizing the consultant's understanding of the scope and the intended goals of the Monitoring and evaluation system and an outline of the final report;Monitor the application of program budgets in three pilot areas (Balykchy, Naryn and Mailuu-Suu) and prepare detailed Monitoring and evaluation system for further M&E of local program budgets;In co-operation with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and local self-governments, bodies conduct a seminar with participation of experts' community and other stakeholders to receive recommendations and comments concerning the developed documents;Submit monthly and final summary monitoring and evaluation reports, including information on supported events in accordance with reporting requirements of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek;Submit final M&E progress report, which includes consolidated analysis by each sector (challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations).

Consultant shall provide the consulting services in Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-bishkek

Necessary Qualifications

Education

• Graduate degree in finance, business administration, public policy, public administration or closely related fields.

Professional Experiences

• Preference will be given to individuals with proven relevant experience in undertaking a task of similar magnitude, and shall preferably among others, have the following qualifications and experience:
• Relevant experience of not less than 5 years;
• Experience in public policy and finance is highly desirable;
• Previous experience in preparation of strategies, action plans, reviews, recommendations development;
• Experience in development and formulation of local program budgeting plans.

Competencies

• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
• Ability to lead and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultation processes and dialogues, to communicate effectively and build trust;
• Strong analytical , synthesis, report editing and writing skills in Russian and Kyrgyz;
• To be accountable and responsible for achieving results and meeting performance standards;
• Client orientation: To be responsive towards those to whom services are provided internally and externally.

Language Skills

• Fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz;
• Knowledge of English is desirable.

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

Remuneration will depend on the selected consultant's qualifications and experience and be in accordance with OSCE established rates.

How To Apply

Please, note that this vacancy is open for competition amongst Kyrgyz Republic citizens. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies. However, if you have difficulties with the system you may use the OSCE offline application form found under https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail [email protected]

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. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates to apply to become a part of the organization. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Please note that in the event of invitation for interview/test, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

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