Local Consultant, Environmental Governance and Security (Roster)

About the role

The OSCE Mission to Serbia is building a roster of highly qualified local consultants/experts in environmental governance and environmental security. Depending on programme needs, selected experts may carry out research and assessments, give policy and expert advice, develop knowledge products, design and deliver capacity-building activities and support dialogue among institutions and stakeholders. Programming from 2027 requires research, analysis, policy tools, expert advice and capacity building. The consultant works under the supervision of the National Programme Officer and may work on-site or home-based.

Key responsibilities

• Develop research methods, collect and analyse data, and carry out assessments and policy and institutional analyses on environmental governance, climate security, green and brown budgeting, environmental law enforcement, illegal logging and forest governance.
• Contribute to evidence-based recommendations, strategies, action plans and roadmaps.
• Provide expert advice and help draft policy briefs, guidance, handbooks and manuals.
• Design and deliver training seminars, workshops and conferences for local self-governments, public authorities, the judiciary and other stakeholders.
• Support institutional, inter-institutional and regional dialogue and cooperation.

Required profile

• Citizenship of or permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia.
• University degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, economics, law or a related field.
• At least six years of relevant professional experience and expertise in the listed areas.
• Demonstrated experience giving expert advice, researching, developing tools or delivering capacity building.
• Knowledge of national environmental policy and law, and of international and European standards such as the Aarhus Convention.
• Fluency in English and Serbian, oral and written.
• Gender awareness and sensitivity, and ability to work impartially with people of different backgrounds.

Required skills

• Good analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms.

Selected consultants engage on a Special Service Agreement, paid according to the services provided and the assignment, with payment after completion of tasks. Applications are submitted online by 13 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates are contacted.