International Consultant: Expert on Asset Management (SSA's)

DISCLAIMER
Please note that this is a call for consultancy assignments of a temporary nature, with an expected cumulative duration of up to 10 working days before the end of March 2026, depending on specific project requirements and activities.

Background
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is the world’s largest regional security organization, with a comprehensive approach to security encompassing politico-military, economic and environmental, and human dimensions. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counterterrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions. The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) promotes economic prosperity, good governance, and co-operation among participating States to foster peace, security, and stability. The Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) is the focal point for the Organization’s activities in the area of counter-terrorism, threats posed by criminal activities and police-related issues, border security and management, and cyber/ICT security.

Together, the OCEEA and TNTD are implementing the extra-budgetary project “Strengthening Asset Recovery Efforts in the OSCE Region”. The project assists OSCE participating States in tracing, seizing, confiscating, managing, and re-using illegally acquired assets as part of the OSCE’s efforts to fight against transnational organized crime and corruption. The project addresses the involved participating States’ shortcomings and needs related to the asset recovery cycle, working with law enforcement and judiciary practitioners such as members of relevant police units, judges and prosecutors. It also works with asset management offices and civil society organizations to promote the effective management of confiscated assets and their re-use for social purposes. The project places a special emphasis on fostering cross-border efforts through regional co-operation and exchanging good practices and lessons learned.

Objective of Assignment: 
Working toward the above objectives, OCEEA/TNTD seek Experts on Asset Management to support the conduct of an informal review of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s asset management system and deliver an evaluation report that that identifies gaps in capacity and operations and provides actionable recommendations for national beneficiaries. The review should:

• Assess the current state of asset management in the participating State against a series of indicators;

• Identify strengths and areas for improvement in the legal framework, institutional setup, and operational practices;

• Provide practical recommendations based on international best practice and the experience of other OSCE jurisdictions;

• Support the development of an action plan for enhancing asset management capabilities.

   

Duration of Assignment:
10 days

Tasks and Responsibilities:
The informal review will be carried out by a small team of specialists with extensive experience in criminal asset recovery and asset management, working in close collaboration with an expert team lead. Working within this team, the experts will be responsible for conducting desk research, interviews in the field, and drafting a written evaluation report that identifies gaps in capacity and operations and provides actionable recommendations for national beneficiaries. Specifically, under the direction of a team lead and with oversight of the OSCE, the team of experts would:
 

• Agree on a division of labour among experts in accordance with a set workplan;

• Participate in a desk review of key legislation, policies, procedures, and institutional structure/framework of the asset management office, including providing comparative analysis based on respective experience;

• Contribute to the development of informed questions and focus areas for respective interviews;

• Lead interviews in the field during a country visit; and

• Contribute to drafting an evaluation report of findings and key recommendations with actionable steps aligned with best practices.
   

Necessary Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in asset management and/or recovery, including experience in a senior position within a national property management agency or equivalent body and/or experience in criminal asset recovery, including law enforcement or financial investigation;

• University degree in social science, economics, law, political science, international relations, or a related field;

• Demonstrated experience in asset management and recovery fields involving: planning, information management, and capacity building; developing normative frameworks for criminal asset recovery; law enforcement, financial investigation, or criminal asset recovery; and/or anti-corruption and anti-money laundering investigations or economic crime prevention.

• Experience in organizing and delivering training programs for public officials, law enforcement, prosecutors, and judicial officials on asset confiscation;

• Previous participation in peer review missions or international assessments is desirable;

• Strong research and communication skills;

• Excellent knowledge of English, including excellent communication and drafting skills; Russian would be an additional asset;

• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity and the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;

• Ability to work effectively with diverse counterparts and in multicultural environments;

• Previous experience with international organizations (e.g., OSCE, UNODC, CoE, FATF) is an advantage.

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.