Local Consultant, Parliamentary Functions and Practices; Roster

Local Consultant, Parliamentary Functions and Practices (Roster)

OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Remote | Belgrade National No grade level Speaks English, Serbian Final date to receive applications:
November 05, 2026 (20 days)

The OSCE Mission to Serbia is seeking local consultants with expertise in parliamentary functions and practices to support the National Assembly. Consultants will conduct research, provide technical advice, develop training programs, and contribute to parliamentary reform initiatives. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and may involve both on-site and remote work. Candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications, including a degree in social sciences or related fields.

Candidate Requirements:

• Citizenship or permanent residence in Serbia
• University degree in social sciences or related fields
• Minimum six years of relevant professional experience
• Specialized expertise in parliamentary procedures
• Experience in providing expert advice and conducting research
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Fluency in English and Serbian
• Computer literacy with Microsoft applications
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to work with diverse groups

The vacancy is open only for the applicants with the citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia.

The OSCE Mission to Serbia has been providing long-term support to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia (NA) in strengthening its legislative, oversight and representative functions, as well as parliamentary integrity, transparency and inclusiveness. The Mission combines institutional reform support, capacity-building, technical assistance, and facilitation of inclusive dialogue aimed at strengthening the capacities of Members of Parliament (MPs), parliamentary committees and the NA Service and supporting the NA in developing and institutionalizing practices that contribute to a more resilient, inclusive and accountable parliamentary institution.

The programming from 2027 will address a range of aspects of parliamentary work and therefore additional expertise is needed in the following areas:

• Parliamentary institutional structures and procedures;
• Parliamentary legislative and oversight procedures;
• Parliamentary policy advice;
• Parliamentary transparency and integrity.

To this end, the OSCE Mission to Serbia is seeking to establish a Roster of qualified local consultants/experts with specialized expertise in one or more of the above-mentioned areas. Consultants selected for the roster may be engaged, as required, to conduct research and analyses, provide technical advice, develop knowledge products, guidance and other practical tools, design and deliver capacity-building activities, presentations and workshops, and provide other forms of expert support, as well as contribute to relevant parliamentary reform and dialogue processes.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the National Governance Officer, and in close co-ordination with relevant counterparts, the consultant will: