Local Consultant for OSCE Pool of Trainers Event (SSA)

Background:

This consultancy foresees the engagement of two local consultants, each for a period of three working days, to support PCIS Activity 5.3, titled “Phasing out support and promoting the sustainability of the Pool of Trainers (PoT).” The consultants will ideally be selected from among current or former PoT members to ensure they possess the relevant skills, experience, and familiarity with the initiative.

Between 2022 and 2025, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo (OSCE) trained, supported, and engaged young people (aged 18–29) from diverse communities to serve as human rights trainers and community activists, thereby establishing the PoT. In 2025, the OSCE further supported motivated youth, either PoT members or participants in previous Mission activities to design and implement Youth-led Activities (YLAs) in the fields of cultural heritage and/or property rights. Findings from the Mission’s 2025 Youth Evaluation indicate that participation in PoT activities positively contributed to participants’ professional development and created a strong pool of youth talent and expertise.

In 2026, the OSCE plans to organize a targeted networking and promotional event aimed at strengthening PoT members’ presentation skills and showcasing their expertise and experience. The event will also serve to facilitate future engagement and employment opportunities within the Mission and with external partners.

As the OSCE transitions away from direct support to the PoT, this event represents a final step toward ensuring sustainability. It will provide a platform for continued engagement of PoT members in the human rights field, positioning them as multipliers of the Mission’s mandate and as a resource pool of potential external consultants for future youth-focused initiatives.

To this end, the OSCE seeks to engage two local consultants, preferably with PoT experience to support the planning, preparation, organization, and delivery of one event each for PoT and YLA participants. Working closely with the OSCE Activity Manager and relevant Mission staff, the consultants will contribute to designing and facilitating an engaging, youth-centred event that promotes the PoT, strengthens networking among participants, and encourages active participation.

Peer-to-peer engagement is a key element of this activity, as individuals are more likely to respond positively to outreach from trusted peers within their own networks. For this reason, the involvement of former or current PoT members as consultants is essential to ensuring the event is relatable, inclusive, and impactful. Their engagement will complement the work of Mission staff and help ensure the event remains youth-focused, dynamic, and responsive to participants’ needs.
 

Objective of Assignment: 

To support the promotion and networking of the PoT through planning, implementation, and reporting of a promotional and networking event

Duration of Assignment:

The Consultant will be hired for 3 working days.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Planning: 

• Each consultant will contribute to the planning of one event. 
   

Preparation: 

• Each consultant will co-ordinate with the OSCE Activity Manager to prepare one event in line with the agreed plan.
   

Implementation:

• Each consultant will implement the event in accordance with the agreed concept (event organisation plan and event agenda), in co-ordination with the OSCE Activity Manager.

Reporting:

• Prepare a short draft report, allow time for revisions, incorporate feedback received, and submit the final report.
   

Deliverables:

Each consultant will contribute to the planning of one event by ensuring that a youth-focused and engaging event is planned for participants. Specifically, each consultant will provide the following by 8 June 2026:

• Provide comments to an OSCE-drafted event agenda (leading to the finalization of the document);
• Provide comments to an OSCE-drafted event organisation plan (leading to the finalization of the document); and draft logistical plan, and

• Identify relevant/ eligible participants.

   

In co-ordination with the OSCE Activity Manager, each consultant will complete preparations for one event by 6 July 2026, which include the following: 

• Invite approved list of up to 50 participants;
• Contact and secure the participation of PoT/YLA participants and alumni;  
• Support pre-event rehearsals for PoT/YLA participants and alumni, if/when deemed relevant; 

• Support PoT/YLA participants’ presentations, if/when deemed relevant; and

• Support the OSCE Activity Manager in the development of evaluation materials, if/when deemed relevant.

In co-ordination with the OSCE Activity Manager, each consultant will implement one event by 31 July 2026, which includes the following:

• Implementation in accordance with the agreed event organisational plan and event agenda;
• Co-facilitation of the event as provided in the event agenda;
• Provide support as required throughout the event.

Within seven calendar days of completion of the event, each consultant will submit a draft report to the OSCE Activity Manager inclusive of the following: work undertaken to plan, prepare and implement the event; and feedback on what worked well and any “lessons learned” for the future.
Incorporate feedback from the OSCE Activity Manager within five calendar days of receipt. 
 

Necessary Qualifications:

• University degree or, as a minimum, successful completion of at least three years of university;
• Experience in effectively developing and facilitating engaging and informative youth-related activities;
• Previous experience working with, or engaging in, OSCE activities; working with other international organizations or civil society organizations is highly desirable;
• Existing or previous membership of the OSCE Pool of Trainers is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated motivation and commitment to successful implementation of the event;
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage with young people from different communities (including through interpreters as required);
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or connections to facilitate and implement successful and engaging events;
• Strong written and oral presentation skills;
• Ability to work in a diverse team with strong collaboration skills;
• Excellent knowledge of Albanian and/or Serbian language;
• Working proficiency in English.
   

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 email 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.