National Consultant to conduct training for the prosecutors on domestic violence (SSAs)

Contract

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Background:

Domestic violence (DV) continues to be a broad social problem, which needs to be addressed by society, the government, communities and individual citizens. Prosecutors play a crucial role in investigation of domestic violence cases ensure that perpetrators held accountable for his action, which prevent further domestic violence. Prosecutors are also responsible to monitor the implementation of the DV law. In this regard, OSCE POiD is looking for a highly qualified National Consultants to provide three days training in order to build capacity of prosecutors on investigation of DV cases. During the training the Office will also allot time for discussion and experience sharing on investigation of domestic violence cases. The discussion may lead to some recommendations that will be further shared during the meetings of the high level Working Groups.

Objective of Assignment:

The Office will cooperate with the Prosecution Office of the Republic of Tajikistan to provide three days training for 60 prosecutors in three regions of Tajikistan i.e. Sogd, Khatolon and District of Republican Subordination and Dushanbe city.

The main objective of the training is to enhance the capacity of the prosecutors to investigate the DV cases as well as their training capacity to share the received information to their staff.

Duration of Assignment:

14 working days in the period from 04.06.2022 to 24.09.2022 (3 days for preparation, 3 days for training and 1 day for reporting).

Training schedule is as follows:

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Place

Start date

End date

1

Khujand

07.06.2022

09.06.2022

2

Bokhtar

17.06.2022

16.06.2022

3

Dushanbe

20.09.2022

22.06.2022

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of National Project Officer, the trainers are expected to conduct three days training for prosecutors and will be responsible for following tasks:

1. To build the capacity of prosecutors in investigation of domestic violence cases;
2. To prepare presentations and other handout materials for the ToT;
3. To develop 5 multiple choice questions (4 options 1 possible answer) for pre and post-test on following topics:

• Types of domestic violence;
• Procedural rights of victims of domestic violence;
• Investigation methods to identify types of DV in domestic violence cases, finding the evidence of violence acts be it psychological, physical, economical or sexual.

4. To conduct the training using interactive methods;

5. To prepare and submit the final training report considering;

• The analysis of pre and post-test results;
• Provision of information on participant’s gender, age and occupation;
• Lessons learnt and recommendations for further activities and improvement.

Deliverables:

• Presentation and handouts are developed;
• Questionnaire for conducting pre and post-tests is developed;
• Prepared presentations for ToT;
• Final report and recommendations are developed;
• Investigation skills of DV cases of the participants are enhanced;
• Coaching/training and facilitation skills of the participants is improved;
• Skills on working with different target groups is improved.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-dushanbe

Necessary Qualifications:

• University degree in law and knowledge and experience of working with DV cases;
• Experience of conducting training on DV related issues;
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in justice system specifically prosecution of DV and GBV related cases;
• Professional fluency in the Tajik and Russian languages, both oral and written;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly synthesize and present findings, draw practical conclusions, make recommendations and to prepare well-written reports in a timely manner;
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently;
• Immediate availability for the period indicated;
• 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: HUM00003W
• Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
• Grade: No grade
• Job Type: Consultant
• Number of posts: 2
• Location: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Dushanbe
• Posting Date: Mar 31, 2022
• Closing Date: Apr 20, 2022
• Job Field: Training
• Target Start Date: Jun 04, 2022