Call for Good Governance and Anti-corruption National Experts (SSAs)

Background:

The OSCE within its second dimension on environmental and economic issues assists the governments of participating States in strengthening their national anti-corruption practices, advising on improving the relevant institutional framework and building up national capacities. The OSCE participating States have recognized that “corruption represents one of the major impediments to the prosperity and sustainable development of the participating States that undermines their stability and security and threatens the OSCE’s shared values” (see Ministerial Council Decision No. 11/04). In line with the OSCE documents, specifically Ministerial Council Decision No. 6/20 and Ministerial Council Declaration No. 3/18, the role of women and youth is of vital importance for achieving results in combating corruption. On the basis of its mandate, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) supports all efforts aimed at decreasing the risks emanating from corruption and further strengthening capacities to effectively combat corruption at all levels.

Corruption is still a major challenge for Tajikistan, recognized by the National Development Strategy of Tajikistan until 2030. In September 2021, Tajikistan adopted the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2021-2030 and the Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategy for the period 2021-2025. The main goals and objectives of the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy are to increase the anti-corruption awareness of the population and create an atmosphere of intolerance to corruption, eliminate the causes and conditions conducive to corruption, and in general reduce the intensity of corruption. 

The Good Governance Unit, which is part of the Economic and Environmental Department, supports the Tajik Government and civil society in implementing the country’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2021-20230 and anti-money laundering activities, and in developing corporate governance at state-owned enterprises in line with international standards.. For this purpose, the Unit is calling for experts to hire as National Consultants and expand the roster of experts.  

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

Necessary Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in law, economics, political science, international law, human rights, public policy, social sciences or related fields; or at least 10 years of cumulative professional experience in the design, implementation and management of civil society projects, research within such projects, or the executive leadership and management of civil-society organizations;
• Professional experience of minimum 4 years and proven expertise on at least one of the following subjects: e-governance; development of anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and good governance courses; conducting capacity building training for public officials and civil society organizations, or experience developing and monitoring anti-corruption strategies; legal analysis or research regarding combating corruption and money laundering, protection of human/civil rights, rule of law, access to justice, social rights and issues, and related advocacy;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Excellent skills in written and spoken Russian and/or Tajik;
• Working knowledge of English and any other OSCE official language is an advantage;
• 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;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

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.