OSCE Presence in Albania – Call for Experts: Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (Roster)
Background
The OSCE Presence in Albania supports national authorities in strengthening the prevention of trafficking in human beings, the identification and protection of victims, and the investigation and prosecution of trafficking offences
Its work follows OSCE commitments and international standards, with a focus on human rights-based, gender-sensitive, child-sensitive and victim-centred approaches
The Presence provides policy advice, technical assistance and capacity-building in co-operation with national institutions, civil society and international partners
This call aims to extend the roster of qualified national experts available for specific assignments, depending on needs, areas of expertise and available resources
Objective
Extend the roster of local experts able to provide specialised technical assistance, advisory services, analytical work and capacity-building support in combating trafficking in human beings
Duration
Varies depending on the specific assignment
Tasks and responsibilities
Policy development and technical advisory support: advise on the development, review and implementation of anti-trafficking legislation, policies, strategies, action plans, institutional frameworks and operational procedures
Research, analysis and assessment: conduct research, comparative studies, needs assessments and analytical reviews on trafficking trends, emerging forms of exploitation and institutional responses; identify gaps and formulate evidence-based recommendations
Capacity-building: design and deliver training programmes, workshops, simulation exercises and mentoring for law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, labour inspectors, social services, victim protection professionals and other stakeholders
Strengthening operational and institutional responses: support institutional capacities, operational procedures and multidisciplinary co-operation in prevention, victim identification, referral, assistance, protection, investigation and prosecution, including inter-agency and international co-operation mechanisms
Deliverables
Technical assessments, policy papers, draft or revised legal and policy documents, and contributions to national strategies and action plans
Research reports, comparative analyses, needs assessments and analytical briefs with findings and recommendations
Training curricula, agendas, presentations, manuals, case studies and practical exercises; delivered training activities and training reports with participant feedback
Institutional and operational assessments, draft or revised procedures, technical guidance and proposals for strengthening co-operation
Required qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, criminology, human rights, social sciences, international relations, public policy or a related field; a first-level degree with additional relevant experience may be accepted
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in combating trafficking in human beings or closely related fields
Knowledge of international and regional legal and policy frameworks, including relevant UN, Council of Europe and OSCE instruments
Excellent command of English and Albanian, written and spoken
Proven expertise in at least one of the following:
Development, review and assessment of anti-trafficking legislation, policies and institutional frameworks
Research, data analysis, needs assessments and evaluation of anti-trafficking policies and programmes
Prevention, including awareness-raising, addressing vulnerabilities and reducing risks of exploitation
Victim identification, referral, assistance and protection, using human rights-based, gender-sensitive, child-sensitive, trauma-informed and victim-centred approaches
Criminal justice responses, including investigation, prosecution, evidence collection and international judicial co-operation
Design and delivery of specialized training, mentoring and simulation-based exercises
Experience preparing analytical reports, technical assessments, policy recommendations, training materials or operational guidance
Ability to work effectively with government institutions, criminal justice authorities, civil society and international organizations
Excellent analytical, drafting, communication and presentation skills
Experience developing and delivering training programmes, including training-of-trainers
Previous experience with the OSCE, UN, Council of Europe, EU or other international organizations
