International consultant to deliver “Advanced Training on Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analysis” (SSA)

Background:

In June 2025, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo (Mission) Department for Security and Public Safety (DSPS), through the Community Safety Development Section project on “Further enhancing community safety forums and increasing public confidence and satisfaction in policing (phase VII)” will organize a three-day “Advanced Training on Open - Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analysis for 25 KP analysts from the Department of Intelligence and Analysis and other KP analytical cells on practical research methods and the latest technology, research techniques, and tools to collect, assess, and analyse data captured to support the implementation and operational delivery of the KP Integrated Intelligence-Led and Community Policing Strategy and Action Plan 2021–2025. Participants will also learn about the importance of modern policing, gathering intelligence from social media platforms and the dark web. KP analysts will learn how to evaluate and keep track of the value and quality of information gathered accurately and how to harness pertinent data from various sources. The training aims to improve the KP analysts’ information management capabilities, including information collection, suspect profiling, and analytical product development. Moreover, the police analysts will learn the most functional approaches and how to provide decision-makers with timely, qualitative, and credible intelligence to make informed decisions, increasing efficiency, confidence, and quality of services, thereby providing a safe and secure environment for all by addressing community safety issues. The Mission will ensure a gender-balanced and non-majority communities’ representation among participants. 
The Mission will hire an international expert to conduct the training and will provide logistical and translation support during the event. It will also cover the expenses for the venue, lunch, refreshments, and stationery. The training will be held in Prishtinë/Priština. 

The added value of the international expert in this context lies in his/her expertise and experience in this relevant field. By providing specialized training in this area, the expert can equip participants from the Department of Intelligence and Analysis and other KP analytical cells with advanced skills and knowledge necessary to conduct practical research methods and to utilise the latest technology, research techniques, and tools to collect, assess, and analyse data captured from open - source intelligence.

Objective of Assignment: 

This training will equip 25 analysts from the KP with the skills necessary to carry out practical research methods, knowledge with the ability to use the latest technology, research techniques, and tools to collect, assess, and analyse data. 

Duration of Assignment:

The Consultant will be hired for 5 working days.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. To develop the training methodology and materials in consultation with the DSPS Community Safety Development Section (CSDS) activity manager, deliver the agenda, presentations, and case studies before the training;
2. To prepare the presentations for the three-day “Advanced Training on Open-Source Intelligence Plan and submit them to the activity manager for review;
3. To deliver a three-day training for 25 participants on “Advanced Training on Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analysis;
4. To prepare and deliver the final report.

Deliverables:

• By 14 May 2025, develop and submit the presentations, agenda, and other training materials to the OSCE activity manager for approval and potential amendments, including the pre and past-training survey questions;
• By 23 May 2025, incorporate CSDS comments in the training agenda and material and submit the final version to the activity manager for approval;
• From 10 to 12 June 2025, the consultant successfully delivers a three-day training for 25 participants;       
• By 30 June 2025, deliver a final report to the OSCE activity manager, summarizing the observations during the training, identifying gaps on the topic, as well as future actions’ recommendations.
  

Necessary Qualifications:

• University degree in criminology, in particular in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysis, or other similar vocational qualification relevant to the topic;
• Minimum five years of training experience in the area of OSINT, and in particular, practical research methods and the latest technology, research techniques, and tools to collect, assess and analyse data capture;
• Proven experience in delivering specialized training courses to law enforcement agencies and public institutions;
• Previous experience of working in a capacity building role;
• Excellent spoken and written English language is mandatory;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a team member, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds and different gender, cultural sensitivity and judgment;
• Proficiency in digital literacy, including the effective use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the Internet.
  

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.

In order to apply for this position, you must complete the OSCE's online application form, found under OSCE Careers - Jobs. Applicants are encouraged to use the online recruitment and only fully completed OSCE applications will be accepted. However, if you have technical difficulties with the system, you may use the offline application form found at Offline application form | OSCE Employment and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail to: consultancy.omik@osce.org. In line with your qualifications please indicate a preference for one or more fields of expertise listed above (while using the online application the field of expertise preference can be indicated in the cover letter part). Kindly note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or other languages than the English language would not be considered. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national,
religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply.