Background:
Please note that the vacancy is open for Kazakhstan nationals and permanent residents of Kazakhstan only.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental and human dimension aspects. Together with governmental and non-governmental partners, universities, research institutions and media, the OSCE works on addressing a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, rights of national minorities, democratization, economic and environmental issues, policing strategies, counterterrorism, and legal and sectoral reform issues.
According to its mandate, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office) is entrusted with supporting the Republic of Kazakhstan in implementing OSCE principles and commitments in all three dimensions within the OSCE framework approach to comprehensive security, and in the regional context. In 2023, the Office plans to support the host country by enhancing capacities of the state bodies and civil society in the area of organizational, institutional and financial sustainability. In particular:
project management; project proposal writing, needs assessment, and fundraising; financial management and tax filing for NGOs; communication with donors, report writing; and use of social networks.
Objective of Assignment:
The Office requires the services of experts/consultants on an ad hoc basis to enhance the capacities of state agencies and civil society organizations in the above outlined areas, as well as development of respective training programmes.
Within the activities of the Office, and under the supervision of the Senior Human Dimension Officer of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the incumbent shall:
Provide expert/consultant services in raising the capacity of state bodies and civil society organizations in the listed fields, as requested; Provide and prepare respective expert commentaries, presentations and/or awareness raising content for designated event; Develop seminar materials on concerned topics tailored to the needs of selected state bodies and civil society organizations; Render such services in the future as determined by host country requirements (be included in the Office’s roster).
Proposed timeframe for the work assignment:
Inclusion into Office’s roster for future activities/events in the second half of 2023 (expected). Contractual obligations for an SSA will be determined based on the needs and requests of the host country. Event-specific Terms of Reference with a specified period of performance for work assignment will be included in each individual SSA, as determined by the Office.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Within the activities of the Office, and under the supervision of the Senior Human Dimension Officer of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the incumbent shall:
Provide expert/consultant services in raising the capacity of state bodies and civil society organizations in the listed fields, as requested; Provide and prepare respective expert commentaries, presentations and/or awareness raising content for designated event; Develop seminar materials on concerned topics tailored to the needs of selected state bodies and civil society organizations; Render such services in the future as determined by host country requirements (be included in the Office’s roster).
Deliverables:
Necessary Qualifications:
University degree in laws, political science, international relations, social science, or related field; Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in concerned field; Proven expertise in developing awareness raising content or expert commentaries on the listed areas; Ability to research and analyse complex matters related to the listed areas, as well as to present such matters in an audience-appropriate and user-friendly manner; Excellent facilitation, presentation and teaching skills, and confident use of online platforms, e.g. Zoom, Webex, or similar; Flexibility, ability to work under minimum supervision and deliver against deadlines; and Superior command of the Russian language. Knowledge of Kazakh and English would be a great asset. 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 and will be transferred in local currency (tenge) to the consultant's bank account.
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 Astana Requisition ID: KAZ000011 Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant Grade: No grade Job Type: Consultant Number of posts: n/a Location: KAZ - OSCE Programme Office in Astana, Astana Issue Date: May 23, 2023 Closing Date: Jun 13, 2023 Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Human Rights