Roster Call for National Consultants: CTHB and Migration (SSA)

About the Position

Roster Call for National Consultants: CTHB and Migration (SSA)

The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) is seeking qualified national experts to join a roster for combating trafficking in human beings (CTHB) and irregular migration. This roster will enable the rapid deployment of specialized expertise throughout the project cycle, ensuring responsiveness to emerging needs and full alignment with national priorities and international standards.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the National Anti-Trafficking Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

• Develop concept notes and technical materials, liaise with national counterparts to ensure effective outreach, and support the development and revision of prevention-related policies, strategies and action plans;
• Develop and deliver specialized training courses for law enforcement, prosecutors, social workers, and other anti-trafficking stakeholders, while facilitating inter-agency cooperation and coordination;
• Provide expert support to strengthen victim identification, referral and assistance mechanisms, including the National Referral Mechanism, and promote victim-centered, trauma-informed approaches aligned with international standards;
• Facilitate communication and cooperation among state institutions, NGOs, and international partners, while strengthening institutional linkages to ensure sustainability and ownership of interventions;
• Preparation of interim and final reports in OSCE reporting template.

Requirements

• University degree (Master's level or equivalent) in Law, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, International Relations, Social Work, or a relevant discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively professional experience in the areas of combating human trafficking, migration governance, or other related area; additionally, minimum 2 years of relevant background in consultancy services among INGOs, NGOs and country development sector;
• Demonstrated experience in drafting strategic documents, action plans, or standard operating procedures; and/or practical experience in designing and delivering capacity-building activities, or training modules is highly desirable;
• Strong practical understanding of human rights principles including gender mainstreaming and engagement with at-risk and vulnerable groups, including youth; application of victim-centred and trauma-informed approaches; and ability to design and deliver interactive, practitioner-oriented learning methodologies;
• Ability to establish and maintain strong communication and interaction with other experts and counterparts;
• Flexibility, ability to work under minimal supervision, and deliver against tight deadlines;
• Professional fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz with excellent both oral and written communication skills; knowledge of English is an asset;
• Digital literacy and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

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 Bishkek, please see: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek.

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.