Background:
Under its Project “Enhancing Societal Democratic Participation Capacities and Capabilities (Phase 2)”, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo continues to address the challenges and provide opportunities for enhancing public and political participation and representation, focusing on initiatives that enhance the role of women. Through its field operations, the OSCE has a long record of accomplishment in supporting dialogue and confidence building initiatives bringing together stakeholders from across the Western Balkans region. Since 2012, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and the OSCE Mission to Serbia facilitated a series of meetings that brought together prominent women from Prishtinë/Priština and Belgrade to exchange views and best practices on meaningful engagement of women in decision-making in both societies known as the “Follow Us” Initiative. As part of a joint action plan, the Dialogue Academy for Young Women (DA) from Prishtinë/Priština and Belgrade was established.
Five DA editions were held in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 in Stadtschlaining, Austria, the sixth edition took place online in November 2020, the seventh edition in Mavrovo, North Macedonia in 2021, and the eighth edition took place in Mauerbach, Austria in 2022. Building on the success of previous editions of the Academy, the 2023 DA edition will be held from 06 to 15 October 2023, in Struga, North Macedonia.
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo is seeking to hire two (2) DA alumnae as local consultants for peer-to-peer mentoring and co-delivering the DA programme. The selected consultants, one from the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and one from the OSCE Mission to Serbia’s areas of responsibility, will have first-hand knowledge and experience of the DA from their active contributions in past editions.
The selected consultants will be responsible for supporting the hired facilitators, and the organizers – the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and the OSCE Mission to Serbia - in guiding the group through the DA programme and facilitating participants’ interactions and relationship building. They will also be responsible for ensuring that participants are comfortable and guided throughout the entire programme and feel empowered to actively participate in all activities.
Over the course of the assignment, the consultants will contribute and co-facilitate sessions/panels that are included in the DA modules “Women in Politics” and “Dialogue, Mediation and Confidence-building.” Finally, they will present the DA Alumnae Network, its core components and features, and further illustrate how participants can effectively engage with it.
In addition to these core responsibilities, the consultants, in close collaboration with the hired facilitators and the Public Participation Section (PPS) Activity Manager will co-design and co-facilitate team-building sessions.
The consultants must ensure equal opportunity for all participants to intervene and contribute to the discussions. They should possess the ability to summarize information in a clear and concise manner; and to be able to co-facilitate the dialogue and exchange of diverse opinions. Furthermore, they must be able to guide the discussion towards productive outcomes/objectives of the programme.
Objective of Assignment:
To provide support to the successful implementation of the 2023 DA by:
Collaborating with DA facilitators and organizers to ensure the DA programme runs smoothly; Guiding the group through the DA programme, and offering participants programmatic support, including explaining concepts covered in the DA programme and what the DA Alumnae Network is and how they can engage with it; Assisting participants in establishing relationships, helping to connect one another by fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere; Contributing to the DA programme by co-designing and co-delivering sessions, panels and team building exercises.By providing their expertise and guidance, the consultants will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the 2023 DA and creating a positive experience for all participants.
Duration of Assignment:
The consultancy will last for twelve (12).
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, and in close collaboration with the hired facilitators and the PPS Activity Manager, the consultants will:
Co-design and co-deliver at least three (3) team-building exercises that promote collaboration, communication, and trust among the participants and equip them with practical and relevant transferable skills, specifically on dialogue; Co-deliver sessions/panels jointly with the DA facilitators, as per the final DA programme; Present the DA Alumnae Network and how the participants can engage with it, as per the final DA programme; Provide support to participants on a daily basis to ensure they understand the programme and are able to actively participate in all activities, especially by providing feedback and answering any questions they might have; Assist participants in establishing networking relationships with their peers and foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere, throughout the 10-day programme; Help building confidence and relationships between participants throughout the 10-day programme, in collaboration with the organizers; Provide logistical assistance and troubleshooting support to the organizers to ensure that sessions run smoothly and the participants have a positive productive experience.
Deliverables:
During the period 18 September – 06 October, the consultants will finalize with the DA facilitators and the PPS Activity Manager the modalities for co-delivering sessions/panels that are included in the DA modules “Women in Politics” and “Dialogue, Mediation and Confidence-building.” During the same period, the consultants, together with the hired facilitators and the PPS Activity Manager, will finalize the teambuilding exercises to be organized as part of the DA programme (one day) During the period 06-15 October 2023, the consultants will be engaged in providing support to the implementation of the 2023 DA including by co-facilitating sessions/panels that are included in the DA modules “Women in Politics” and “Dialogue, Mediation and Confidence-building.” During the same period, the consultants will (i) co-deliver no less than three (3) team-building exercises, (ii) present the DA Alumnae Network, and how the participants can engage with it, as per the final DA programme, (iii) assist participants in establishing networking relationships with their peers, (iv) help building confidence and relationships between participants and (v) provide support to participants to ensure they understand the DA programme (10 days) By 20 October 2023, the consultants will submit to the PPS Project Manager a report outlining: (i) feedback received by participants regarding the DA Alumnae Network and its activities, (ii) participants feedback on the effectiveness of the team-building exercises, programmatic support provided, and logistical support offered. The report should include recommendations for potential improvements to enhance participants’ experience and engagement. (one day)
Performance Indicators:
Requested deliverables are of high quality and timely submitted to the PPS Project Manager for final approval in line with the timeline above (see deliverables); Sessions/panels that are included in the DA modules “Women in Politics” and “Dialogue, Mediation and Confidence-building” are effectively co-delivered; At least three (3) team-building exercises are usefully co-designed and co-delivered; At least 70% positive feedback on the work of the consultant by participants upon receipt of the evaluation form by participants
Necessary Qualifications:
University degree in political science, international relations, social sciences, gender studies or relevant professional experience; with a good understanding of the socio-political situation in the region; Alumnae of the OSCE Dialogue Academy for Young Women; Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with programme facilitators and participants; Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse interlocutors; Expertise in programme facilitation and delivering training sessions to diverse audiences, while being knowledgeable in managing group dynamics; Availability to commit to the DA programme schedule; Excellent knowledge of English and Albanian or English and Serbian.
Remuneration Package:
Remuneration will depend on the qualifications and experience of individual experts as well as the detailed work plan to be agreed upon and will be based on the current OSCE consultancy rates.
In order to apply for this position you must complete the OSCE's online application form, found at https://vacancies.osce.org/. Applicants are encouraged to use online recruitment and only fully completed OSCE applications will be accepted. However, if you have technical difficulties with the system you may use the offline application form found at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail to: consultancy.omik@osce.org. In line with your qualifications please indicate your preference to one or more fields of expertise listed above (while using the online application the field of expertise preference can be indicated in the cover letter part). Kindly note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language would not be considered. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply.
Additional Information Issued by: OSCE Mission in Kosovo Requisition ID: KOS000057 Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant Grade: No grade Job Type: Consultant Number of posts: two Location: KOS - OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Prishtine / Pristina Issue Date: May 18, 2023 Closing Date: Jun 15, 2023 Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Democratization Target Start Date: 18/10/2023