National Expert on Small Arms, Light Weapons (SALW) and Conventional Ammunition (CA), Physical Security and Stockpiles Management (PSSM) (SSAs)

Objective of Assignment

Providing local expertise, advisory and coordination support to the Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Tajikistan in updating relevant sections of the national normative framework, development of SOPs and internal instructions on SALW&CA physical security and stockpiles management.

Necessary Qualifications

• University or equivalent military institute degree in security studies and/or military affairs;
• Minimum 5 years of professional proven experience in military and security affairs, and over 3 years of experience in the SALW&CA security and stockpiles management fields;
• Excellent knowledge of Tajik and Russian, including excellent communication and drafting skills;
• Fluency in English language, both oral and written would be an asset;
• Experience in liaising with high level law enforcement and security agencies;
• Excellent knowledge of security and political situation in Tajikistan and Central Asia;
• Digital literacy and proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• 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;
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

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.