About the Position

We are seeking a National Legal Consultant to draft a bylaw on investment agreements for the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Background

In 2025, Tajikistan adopted a new Law on Investments and Encouragement of Investment Activities. The law establishes the legal, institutional, and economic foundations of state policy in the field of investment promotion by ensuring the protection of investments and creating favourable conditions for entrepreneurial activities across the country. Pursuant to Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan No. 558 dated 31 October 2025, the SCISPM is designated as the authorized state authority responsible for the implementation of the Law.

Objective of Assignment

The consultant will be responsible for drafting the bylaw on the rules for the preparation, execution of investment agreements, in close cooperation with the relevant department(s) of the SCISPM. The assignment will include 90 working days throughout four months.

Duration of Assignment

90 days, in the period from August to November

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Economic Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

Developing a workplan and methodology for the implementation of the assignment
Getting familiarised with the current legal background of the investment policy in the Republic of Tajikistan along with the strategies by arranging meetings with the SCISPM and its subordinate state institutions to coordinate further actions
Assessing the legal status of the current investment agreements and omissions hurdling their proper and timely execution
Developing a list of proposed mechanisms for monitoring and control over the implementation of investment agreements
Proposing tools for harmonization of national practices with international standards (OECD, UNCTAD, IFC)
Suggesting the necessary mechanisms on ensuring the coordination of actions of government bodies, as well as regulating the powers of government bodies
Proposing formalization procedures for reviewing investor proposals and defining requirements for the content of investment agreements
Suggesting mechanisms on improvement of the government control procedures and introducing risk-oriented approaches
Developing mechanisms on increasing the transparency of public administration and public procurement processes while executing an investment agreement
Preparing draft of the bylaw and presenting it to SCISPM and POiD for review
Revising the draft based on comments received from SCISPM, POiD, and other stakeholders
Finalizing the bylaw and supporting documents

Requirements

University degree in law, economics, business administration, commerce, finance, or another related field
Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience in the field of legal advisory, investment, trade, finance, commerce, and/or export
Professional experience of working with legal authorities or inter-governmental trade organizations, business associations/committees
Proven expertise in drafting legal documents supporting the implementation of strategic action plans and task force activities
Knowledge of methods on assessing the risks supplemented in the implementation of investment agreements
Professional fluency in Tajik and Russian, knowledge of English, both spoken and written, would be considered an advantage
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 a team, with people of different cultural, religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications

We Offer

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.

About the Company

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

Application

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: TAJ000451
Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
Grade: No grade
Job Type: Consultant
Number of posts: 1
Location: TAJ - OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Dushanbe
Issue Date: Jun 11, 2026
Closing Date: Jul 27, 2026
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
Target Start Date: August 2026

National Legal Consultant (SSAs)

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements