Background:
The project will facilitate capacity building of young professionals in the water sector (MEWR, ALRI or TajNCID or any other government or non-government organizations). Based on discussion with a water related youth-network, it is anticipated to organize a three-days training event with the focus on project proposal writing with regard to water governance and management outside Dushanbe in June. It is anticipated to train up to fifteen (15) participants, selected based on 1) motivation letter and CV, 2) support letter from employer within the water sector, and 3) project idea. It is aimed to achieve gender balance (based on quality of submission package).
A pre- and post-test will be conducted to assess gained knowledge. After the workshop, participants will provide their feedback on the workshop (online evaluation form). The trainer will provide one evaluation report with recommendations on the process and training.
To implement the project, the OSCE Programme Office seeks to recruit one international trainer who shall prepare, conduct the workshop course and perform mentoring tasks.
Objective of Assignment:
The objective of this consultancy is to prepare training materials related to proposal writing and conduct a 3-day training workshop in proposal writing for a group of 15 young water professionals. This includes provision and delivery of training materials. This course is to provide participants with the knowledge necessary to write proposals.
Duration of Assignment:
10 working days in the period from May to June 2023.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Water and Energy Policy Advisor, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:
Deliverables:
The report should be submitted to Water and Energy Policy Advisor.
Necessary Qualifications:
University degree in water resources engineering, social science, economics or policy; At least 5 – 7 years of prior work experience in the field of training, water resource management, project proposal design especially in the regional and international context; Good knowledge of water resources management or governance in Central Asia; Strong experience in publications, scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals; Strong experience as referees/associated editors in peer-reviewed journal related to water resources management; Relevant regional and international experience will be an added advantage; Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in Russian and English; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
Remuneration Package:
Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. Additional Information
Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe Requisition ID: TAJ000049 Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant Grade: No grade Job Type: Consultant Number of posts: 1 Location: TAJ - OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Dushanbe Issue Date: Mar 31, 2023 Closing Date: May 15, 2023