International Consultant - E-learning Course Designer

Contract

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Background:

Please note that this is a consultancy assignment of a temporary nature, with an expected duration of approximately 15 working days.

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.

The Transnational Threats Department (TNTD), as part of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, Austria, plays a key role as the focal point of OSCE-wide programmatic activities aiming at countering transnational threats and ensuring coordination and coherence of action across all three OSCE dimensions, among all executive structures while respecting their mandates.

The TNTD comprises the Co-ordination Cell (CC), the Strategic Police Matters Unit (SPMU), the Action against Terrorism Unit (ATU) and the Border Security and Management Unit (BSMU).

As part of the TNTD, the Strategic Police Matters Unit (SPMU) was set up to assist the participating States upon their request to address threats posed by criminal activity and to support general police development and reform. The SPMU serves as the organization’s main focal point for all OSCE police-related activities.

As part of its activities in the fight against cybercrime, TNTD/SPMU is developing a new e-learning training course on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and online investigations for law enforcement actors from across the OSCE area. To this end, TNTD/SPMU is looking for an external consultant who will design a layout for the course on the basis of the content provided by TNTD/SPMU, using Scenari software (access to be provided by the OSCE).

Duration of Assignment:

Max. 144 days

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The selected consultant will be tasked with the following:

- Based on the content provided by TNTD/SPMU, design a layout for the e-learning course on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and online investigations, using Scenari software (access to be provided by the OSCE);

- Adjust pre-set templates of the Scenari software as required and agreed upon with TNTD/SPMU;

- Incorporate interactive elements such as quizzes and pre-recorded videos within the course’s layout;

- Participate in online co-ordination meetings with TNTD/SPMU as required.

Necessary Qualifications:

· First-level university degree in computer science, information and communication technologies, programming, software development or a related field would be an asset;

· A minimum of 3 years of experience in web development and design;

· Experience with HTML and CSS styling;

· Ability to run a test version on a local web service and inspect a running web content to identify applied CSS classes;

· Previous experience with designing e-learning training courses would be a distinct asset;

· Experience with JavaScript coding would be an asset;

· Previous experience with working for international organizations or international projects would be an asset;

· Professional knowledge of English;

· Flexibility and ability to work under time pressure to meet tight deadlines;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds 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 Secretariat
• Requisition ID: SEC000303
• Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
• Grade: No grade
• Job Type: Consultant
• Number of posts: Single
• Location: SEC - OSCE Secretariat, Vienna
• Issue Date: Sep 7, 2023
• Closing Date: Sep 26, 2023
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
• Target Start Date: 9 October 2023