Job title: International expert on investments SSA

Issued by: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat

Requisition ID: TUR000015

Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant

Grade: No grade

Job Type: Consultant

Location: TUR - OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ashgabat

Issue Date: Feb 23, 2024

Closing Date: Mar 9, 2024

Job Field: Economic & Environmental Affairs

Target Start Date: 20 March 2024

Objective of Assignment:

The international expert will facilitate the seminar (due to be held on 26-27 March 2024) in a VTC format on 26 March 2024 (the 1st part of the seminar, covering the “Investments” issues). The participants will join the seminar from the premises of the CiAsh and/or premises of their institutions.

Duration of Assignment:

20-30 March 2024

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the EED Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Develop the documents (agenda, power point presentations, case studies, etc.) for the Seminar. The material should contain relevant practical samples and lessons learnt from across the OSCE region. The topics should cover (but not be limited to):

• Investment security as a component of economic security
• Foreign Direct Investments for Development: Maximising Benefits, Minimising Costs
• Role of domestic investments in economic growth
• Investments into infrastructure and energy sector

2. Facilitate the Seminar – in Russian - on 26 March 2024 including delivering the presentations and addressing feedbacks and questions from participants.

3. Prepare a final report in English (min. 3 pages – in English) including the main issues discussed, main challenges, conclusions of the seminar and the list of recommendations for effective next steps to be undertaken by the national stakeholders to attract investments into national economy.

Deliverables:

• Training material prepared in coordination with the CiA and shared prior to the event
• The Course conducted as scheduled. All questions and comments from the participants addressed duly
• The Final report prepared by the expert and accepted by the CiAsh

Necessary Qualifications:

• University degree in the fields of Economics, Trade, Laws, International Relations or other relevant areas
• Minimum 6 years of professional/working experience in the field of investments
• Knowledge of relevant international standards and best practices
• Professional fluency in the Russian, fluency in English will be an asset
• Digital literacy and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;

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.

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