Anti Money Laundering Expert (Special Service Agreement/Roster Call)

Background:

Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) are global initiatives aimed at preventing illegal financial activities and combatting the funding of terrorism. Like many other countries, Kyrgyzstan has taken steps to address these issues and comply with international standards. The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) continues to be a committed partner to the Kyrgyz Republic in fulfilling its economic and environmental commitments. Particularly, it provides support to the Government of Kyrgyzstan and the State Financial Intelligence Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic in countering money laundering and financing of terrorism. The Office is establishing a roster of suitable candidates to be engaged in the implementation of the Economic and Environmental Department (EED) programme projects and to provide expertise in countering money laundering and financing of terrorism (ML/FT).

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager, the Consultant will provide consultancy/expertise and assist in the implementation of EED projects, particularly:

• Support in the implementation of the project activities related to countering ML/FT within the AML/CFT project; 
• Conduct a legal analysis of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic for compliance with the Recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF);
• Draft analytical notes and reports including analysis of legislation;
• Develop needs assessment documents in the area of AML/CFT;
• Conduct training in the area of financial security;
• Develop training materials and manuals on financial security;
• Develop of AML/CFT training manuals/educational programs;
• Conduct trainings/seminars/round tables in the field of AML/CFT.

Necessary Qualifications:

• A university degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Law, Finance, Economics, or other related fields;
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in AML/CFT field;
• Work experience in government agencies and the private sector in the field of AML/CFT is an advantage;
• Good understanding of the social, economic and political situation in the Kyrgyz Republic;
• Experience in legislative drafting or analysis is an advantage;
• Work experience in completing consultancy assignments for the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and other international donor organizations and projects is an advantage;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Professional fluency in Russian with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills; professional fluency in English and Kyrgyz would be an asset;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• 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.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE’s online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization. 

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