National Consultant, Early Warning System Improvement (SSA)

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Background:

The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) will continue assisting the host State in strengthening its early warning and conflict prevention institutions. In this regard, the POiB decided to address the host State’s needs and accommodate its request through implementation of the project, which includes providing expert support to the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic (Ministry of Culture), capacity building of Ministry of Culture’s 23 public reception offices, Monitoring Centre and co-ordination of activities with the Public Advisory Council on Interethnic Relations.

Under the project, the POiB will engage national consultants who will provide support to the Monitoring Centre’s monitoring, analytical and reporting work and the work of the 23 public reception offices, located in poly-ethnic regions of the country, in early-warning monitoring, conflict analysis and reporting. Monitoring Centre’s early-warning reporting will serve as an effective instrument for addressing and preventing interethnic conflicts at the local level.

The consultant will also be engaged in capacity building activities of the 23 public reception offices’ secretaries through delivering training courses and regular consultations and assistance.

This project is in line with the mandate of the POiB and addresses evolving needs and priorities of the Host country (official request). The project contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly the SDG #16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

The project will also assist the host country to implement its international commitments. As an OSCE participating State, the Kyrgyz Republic has committed to conflict prevention, identified in particular by: the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, the 1990 Charter of Paris for a New Europe; the July 1992 Helsinki Document – The Challenges of Change; the December 1992 Stockholm Ministerial Council Document; the 1999 Istanbul Charter for European Security; the 2010 Astana Commemorative Declaration – Towards a Security Community; and the 2011 Ministerial Council Decision No. 3/11 on Elements of the Conflict Cycle, Related to Enhancing the OSCE’s Capabilities in Early Warning, Early Action, Dialogue Facilitation and Mediation Support, and Post-Conflict Rehabilitation.

Objective of Assignment:

To assist the host country in strengthening its early warning system and conflict prevention capacities and improving interethnic relations.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

• Assists the Monitoring Centre under the Ministry of Culture by conducting analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of the system of early response and prevention of interethnic conflicts;
• As part of this work, taking into account the data received from the elements of the early response system and the prevention of interethnic conflicts, develops appropriate recommendations for improving the system;
• At the request of the management of the Ministry of Culture will prepare analytical reports regarding the activities of the early warning system, compiled on the basis of an analysis of the reports of the responsible secretaries of public receptions of the ministry, as well as monitoring existing early warning and conflict prevention systems in other countries, to identify possible ways to improve it;
• Develops a detailed methodological plan to identify ways to improve the Monitoring Centre;
• Conducts three case studies on the topics: 1) early warning system and prevention of interethnic conflicts; 2) ways to improve the system of early warning and prevention of interethnic conflicts;
• Conducts at least three expert consultations with employees of the State Committee for Religious Affairs, National Institute for Strategic Studies, local state administrations, independent experts to discuss a plan to improve the early warning system and prevent interethnic conflicts;
• Analysis of weekly reports of responsible secretaries of public receptions on interethnic issues to improve reporting forms;
• Supports the work of the Chief Analyst as assigned;
• Co-operates with OSCE and UN experts in issues on improving early warning system.

The Consultants duty station will be the premises of the Ministry of Culture and use equipment (computers, mobile phone, internet services and other office supplies) provided by the Ministry of Culture.

Deliverables:

By the end of each month, the consultant will provide a narrative report on:

• Information on conducting analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of the system of early response and prevention of interethnic conflicts;
• Information on conducted expert consultations and studies indicated in the task and responsibilities;
• Information on regular consultations to the Ministry of Culture on improving early warning and conflict prevention system.

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:

• Higher education in the field of social science, law, and/or international relations. Availability of MA degree would be an asset;
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience working with civil society and international donor organizations in the spheres of peacebuilding, as well as at least 3 years in government bodies and municipalities in the field of interethnic relations;
• Working experience in working with national laws, regulations related to ethnic policy in local self-government is an asset;
• Professional fluency in both in official and state languages (Russian and Kyrgyz), language both oral and written. Knowledge of a minority language would be an asset;
• Previous experience in developing strategic environmental documents would be an asset;
• Experience in delivering training, conducting round-table discussions, developing of methodological documents would be an asset;
• Analytical mind, a systematic and proactive approach, responsibility, and ability to work both independently and in a team;
• Skills of structured presentation of information and good communication skills;
• While performing duties, demonstrate values such as commitment, diversity, integrity and accountability;
• The project would seek to have diversity among the various teams and would therefore encourage both women and professionals from all ethnic groups to apply

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 Bishkek
• Requisition ID: OFF00003X
• Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
• Grade: No grade
• Job Type: Consultant
• Number of posts: 1
• Location: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, Bishkek
• Posting Date: Apr 6, 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 19, 2022
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
• Job Field: Political Affairs