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Job Description

Background The vacancy is open only for applicants with citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia. The OSCE Mission to Serbia has been providing sustained support to Serbian institutions, local self-governments, the judiciary, academia, civil society and other relevant stakeholders in strengthening good environmental governance and environmental security, improving the implementation and enforcement of environmental legislation, and advancing inclusive and participatory environmental decision-making. Through its Unified Budget and extra-budgetary projects, the Mission supports institutional and professional capacity development, inter-institutional co-operation, evidence-based policy-making and inclusive environmental governance at national and local levels. Relevant activities address, inter alia, environmental and climate-related security risks, green and brown budgeting, access to environmental information, inclusive public participation, implementation of the Aarhus Convention, environmental law enforcement, and strengthening the capacities of public authorities, local self-governments, the judiciary and other relevant authorities. The Mission also contributes to regional initiatives addressing environmental and climate-related security challenges, including illegal logging and related issues concerning forest governance, law enforcement and transboundary co-operation. Programming from 2027 onwards will require specialized expertise across these areas, including research and analysis, the development of practical policy and implementation tools, the provision of expert advice, and the design and delivery of capacity-building activities for relevant institutions and stakeholders. To this end, the OSCE Mission to Serbia is seeking to establish a Roster of highly qualified local consultants/experts in environmental governance and environmental security. Depending on programme needs, the selected expert(s) may be engaged to conduct research and assessments, provide policy and expert advice, develop analyses, recommendations, guidance and other knowledge products, design and deliver capacity-building activities, and support dialogue and co-operation among relevant institutions and stakeholders. Tasks and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the National Programme Officer, and in close co-ordination with relevant stakeholders, the consultant will: Develop research methodologies and tools, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and conduct assessments, studies, policy and institutional analyses in the areas of environmental governance, environmental and climate security, green and brown budgeting, environmental law enforcement, illegal logging and forest governance, environmental policy and other related areas. Contribute to the development of evidence-based recommendations, strategies, action plans and roadmaps. Provide expert advice and contribute to the development and drafting of practical tools and knowledge products, including policy briefs, guidance, handbooks and manuals, related to environmental governance and environmental security, access to environmental information, public participation, access to justice, environmental budgeting, environmental law enforcement, forest governance and other relevant areas. Conceptualize, develop and deliver capacity-building programmes, including training seminars, workshops, conferences and other learning activities for local self-governments, public authorities, the judiciary and other relevant stakeholders. Topics may include green and brown budgeting, inclusive environmental governance, access to environmental information, public participation, access to justice, environmental law enforcement, the Aarhus Convention, illegal logging and associated environmental and climate-related security risks. Contribute specialized knowledge, expertise and tools to Mission programmes and activities requiring expert-level support in environmental governance and environmental security, including support to institutional, inter-institutional and, where relevant, regional dialogue and co-operation among public authorities, local self-governments, the judiciary, civil society, academia, business and other stakeholders. The consultant may be required to work both on-site and off-site (home-based), depending on the nature of the assignment. Necessary Qualifications Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia; University degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, economics, law or another relevant field; Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated expertise in environmental governance, environmental and climate-related security, environmental policy, green and brown budgeting, environmental law enforcement, forest governance and illegal logging, access to environmental information, public participation and access to justice, or related areas; Demonstrated experience in providing expert advice, conducting research and analysis, developing practical tools or knowledge products and/or delivering capacity-building activities, as relevant to the area of expertise; Knowledge of the relevant national environmental policy and legal framework and familiarity with relevant international and European standards and frameworks, including the Aarhus Convention; Experience working with relevant institutions and stakeholders in the fields covered by this assignment would be an asset; Good analytical, presentation and communication skills; Professional fluency in English and Serbian, both oral and written; Computer literacy, including practical experience with Microsoft Office applications and confident use of online meeting platforms; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate gender and inclusion considerations into relevant tasks and activities; Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds, as well as persons with diverse views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the OSCE Competency Model available at: https://jobs.osce.org/osce-competency-model Remuneration Package Consultants selected for the Roster may be engaged on a Special Service Agreement, subject to the needs of the OSCE Mission to Serbia and the availability of funds. The consultancy fee shall be based on the nature of the services provided by the consultant at the time of hire, commensurate with the specific assignment and in accordance with the applicable OSCE rules and procedures. Candidates are encouraged to include in their application their proposed daily fees in RSD for the above-described services. The payment will be effected upon successful completion of the assigned tasks and in accordance with the terms of the respective Special Service Agreement. How to Apply Please apply online through this website (https://jobs.osce.org) no later than 13 November 2026. Only applications received through this website will be considered; applications received by email, post, etc., will not be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Candidates who have not been contacted by 15 December 2026 should consider there will be no follow-up to their application. Contact Tel. No.: 011-3606 100, ext.: 4133, 4131 or 4127 (Human Resources Office). The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, or offer a consultancy at a different level or with modified terms of reference or for a different duration. Additional Information Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia Requisition ID: SRM000138 Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant Grade: No grade Job Type: Consultant Number of posts: 1 Location: SRM - OSCE Mission to Serbia, Belgrade Issue Date: Oct 29, 2026 Closing Date: Nov 13, 2026 Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Democratization

Core Responsibilities

Conduct research, assessments, and policy and institutional analyses on environmental governance and security, and develop evidence-based recommendations, practical tools, and knowledge products. Design and deliver capacity-building activities and support dialogue and co-operation among public authorities, local governments, the judiciary, civil society, academia, businesses, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Applicants must be citizens of or permanent residents in Serbia, hold a university degree in a relevant field, and have at least six years of relevant professional experience. They must demonstrate relevant expertise and experience in research, advice, practical tools or training, knowledge of national and international environmental frameworks including the Aarhus Convention, fluency in Serbian and English, strong communication and analytical skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work impartially and inclusively.