Manual Development Expert (SSA)

Background:

As part of the OSCE Project “Promotion of Rule of Law and Administration of Justice”, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) will continue to support the host State’s initiatives in promoting fair trial rights, building on the established successful co-operation with the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic (SC). In 2023, the POIB supported trial monitoring of court cases within administrative justice, focusing on women’s rights, specifically in matters of divorce, custody, and related issues. A comprehensive report was produced with findings and recommendations. Building on this work, there is a need to develop a manual/guideline for legal practitioners to enhance their understanding and application of women’s rights in administrative justice. Thus, the project will support the Supreme Court in the development of a manual/guideline.

Objective of Assignment: 

The national expert is responsible for drafting comprehensive and practical manual/guideline for legal practitioners. This document will be based on the 2023 POiB Trial Monitoring report and will aim to improve the protection and enforcement of women’s rights in cases related to divorce, custody, and other relevant matters within administrative justice. The expert will work under Result 2 “Promotion of fair trial rights through independent trial monitoring.”, Activity 2.2 Supporting the judiciary in developing the practical manual on specific areas of criminal justice legislation. 

 

Duration of Assignment:
3 months.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the National Rule of Law Officer and Head of the Human Dimension Department, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Thoroughly review the 2023 POiB Trial Monitoring report and any other relevant materials, identifying key findings, recommendations, and best practices highlighted in the report.
2. Conduct consultations with key stakeholders, including legal practitioners (public defenders, prosecutors), women’s rights organizations, and judicial authorities, to understand their needs and expectations for the manual/guideline. Identify gaps and challenges faced by legal practitioners in handling cases related to women’s rights within administrative justice.
3. Draft a comprehensive manual/guideline that includes practical advice, best practices, and detailed procedures for handling cases related to women’s rights in administrative justice. Ensure that the content is accessible, practical, and user-friendly for legal practitioners and incorporate relevant legal frameworks, case studies, and procedural checklists.
4. Organize a meeting/presentation/workshop with key stakeholders to present the draft manual/guideline and collect feedback. Incorporate necessary revisions to ensure the manual/guideline meets the needs of the target audience.
5. Finalize the manual/guideline, incorporating all feedback, and ensure it is ready for dissemination.
6. Provide a report on the work done, including key findings, challenges, and recommendations for future work.

Deliverables:

• Submit a final comprehensive manual/guideline that includes practical advice, best practices, and detailed procedures for handling cases related to women’s rights in administrative justice;
• Provide a document outlining the consultations with legal practitioners, women’s rights organizations, and judicial authorities with the needs, expectations, gaps, and challenges identified during these consultations;
• Present the final comprehensive manual/guideline to key stakeholders;
• Provide deliverables reports and related information materials as a result of consultancy performance.

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:

• University degree in Law or Human Rights;
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in legal practice, particularly in women’s rights;
• Proven experience in consulting and drafting manuals/guidelines, or similar documents, particularly for legal practitioners;
• Strong understanding of legal and procedural aspects of women’s rights issues;
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders;
• Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian;
• Digital literacy and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet;
• Flexibility, ability to work under minimal supervision and deliver against tight deadlines.

 

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.