Background

The consultancy will take place under the recently initiated Countering Illicit Arms Trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina – CIAT Project, funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and implemented by UNDP, aimed at further strengthening of BP BiH to efficiently identify, prevent, and counter trafficking of firearms, ammunition and explosives in BiH through increased technical capacities.

Within its project work plan and national strategic framework of BiH regulating this area, the CIAT project will assist the selected institutions and agencies in their continuous specialized training on border checks for all types of cross-border traffic, establishment of an efficient border surveillance as a quality filter for cross-border crime, implementation of joint specialized trainings, as well as contribution to the implementation of specific Small Arms Light Weapons (SALW) Strategy and the Action Plan activities.

The Project key output is as follows: BP BiH capacitated to efficiently identify, prevent, and counter trafficking of firearms, ammunition and explosives from and through BiH. 

The main activities and expected results are as follows:

  • Capacity of BiH front-liners increased;
  • Capacity Development of BP BiH in Countering Illicit Arms Trafficking;
  • Increased Technical Capacity for Detection, including provision of specialized equipment procedures and training.

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support and assistance to Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BP BiH) in their efforts to combat crime in general and firearms trafficking in particular.

More specifically, with this assignment the consultant will help the rollout of the training for up to 200 BP BIH staff covering the topic of reacting in emergency situations when the illicit arms’ is seized.

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected consultant will assist the BP BiH in roll out of up to ten working days of training thereby familiarizing  BP BIH with the developed SOPs and other relevant laws and bylaws in accordance with which they are obliged to react.

The consultancy is consisted of one task:

Assist in conceptualization and roll out of up to 10 working days of training on the following SOPs thereby reflecting their relevant legal aspects:

  • SOP on data collection and tasking coordination related to firearms, ammunition and explosives;
  • SOP on risk analysis and risk profiling methodology at strategic, operational and tactical level;
  • SOP on Special Event Management;
  • SOP on tracing of firearms, ammunition and explosives;
  • SOP on investigation of firearms, ammunition and explosives.

Deliverables/outputs:

  • Upon completion of all assignments- 10 days, 15 December 2018, 100%;

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

  • Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional competencies:

  • Demonstrates professional competence to meet responsibilities and post requirements and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
  • Results-Orientation: Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals, generates innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations;
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations, both orally and in writing, in a clear and persuasive style tailored to match different audiences;
  • Team work: Ability to interact, establish and maintain effective working relations with a culturally diverse team;
  • Client orientation: Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with national partners and stakeholders and pro-activeness in identifying of beneficiaries and partners’ needs, and matching them to appropriate solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications/Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in legal studies.

Experience:

  • At least seven years of experience in leading development of legislation on arms and weapons in the course of EU accession process;
  • Experience in inter-institutional coordination of legislative activities on arms and weapons in the course of EU accession process.

Languages Requirements:

  • Proficiency in the local language and the ability to work in English.

Technical  criteria:

  • Previous experience in leading development of legislation on arms and weapons during EU accession process - Weight: 35%, Maximum points:35;
  • Experience on the legislation decision-making process pertaining to SALW in the course of EU integration - Weight: 35%, Maximum points: 35;

Financial criteria: Weight: 30%, Maximum points: 30.

EVALUATION

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology:

Cumulative analysis

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

  • * Technical Criteria weight-70%
  • * Financial Criteria weight- 30%

Applicants are required to submit an application including:

Please scan all above mentioned documents and upload as one attachment only online through this website.

Note:

  • For an assignment requiring travel, consultants of 65 years or more require full medical examination and statement of fitness to work to engage in the consultancy.
  • Due to large number of potential applicants, only competitively selected candidates will be contacted for remaining steps of the service procurement process.