Job Title

One long-term expert in governance (BIH/08/05)

One long-term Legal Expert (Value Added Tax) - BIH/08/06

Location

Banja Luka, Bosnia

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Brief Description of Role

To assist in the continuing development of the Indirect Taxation Authority (ITA) through the introduction of:

§                    Internal Audit Strategy

§                    Training Strategy

To assist and support the Indirect Taxation Authority (ITA) in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the drafting of amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) legislation and associated procedures in accordance with national legislative requirements and in approximation to EU standards.

Key Responsibilities

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·                      Assist ITA in reassessing the organization and the responsibilities of the ITA’s Internal Audit Structure and in evaluating its conformity with the requirements of the International Internal Audit Standards.

·                      Assist ITA in developing internal control procedures.

·                      Assist ITA in drafting necessary Internal Audit procedures and preparing audit modules, in particular for financial and procurement systems, as well as suggesting relevant amendments to the existing procedures, rules and internal auditing practices.

·                      Organize training sessions and seminars for Internal Audit staff on audit procedures,

·                      Assist ITA in developing a training strategy and in modernising, planning and implementing of the ITA Training Centre;

·                      Provide Train-the-Trainer courses to internal trainers and Training Capacity Building courses to the staff of the ITA Training Centre.

·          To draft new legislation, other legal instruments and VAT procedures.

·          To work in partnership with other donor organisations and Ministries to ensure that other legislation which affects, or is affected by, VAT legislation is in tune.

·          To assist the Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina in procedures and relevant legal issues, harmonising national legal requirements as far as possible in approximation to EU standards.

Key Relationships

Beneficiary

·          ITA Governing Board

·          ITA Planning and Control Department

TACTA

·                      Team Leader

·                      Mission Members

·             ITA Governing Board

·             Director of ITA

·             Assistant Director – ITA Legal Sector

·             ITA staff at all levels

·             TACTA-BiH Team Leader and other international experts and support-staff; other regional TACTA projects.

·             Relevant International Organizations

·             Relevant national Business Organizations

Key Outputs

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·          ITA Internal Audit Strategy drafted

·          ITA Training Strategy drafted and discussed

·                     VAT legislation aligned with the EU acquis.

·                     ITA Guidelines for relevant VAT regimes / procedures delivered and recommendations for improvements drafted.

·                     Procedures and sub-legislation, in accordance with national legislative requirements and in approximation of to EU standards, drafted.

·                     Public notices / guidelines for business community concerning the various VAT regimes / procedures drafted.

·                     Instructions for enhanced criminal powers drafted.

·                     Advice on specific issues regarding the implementation of legislation provided as required

·                     Delivery of assistance regarding VAT training and seminars and preparation of the training material 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

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·                     Experience in Internal Audit System development

·                     Experience in Training Strategy designing

·                     Experienced Senior Lawyer with several years’ operational experience of working with VAT legislation, guidelines and procedures.

·            Good knowledge of EU VAT legislation and procedures

·                     Skills in drafting of legislation

·                     Excellent command of English, both written and oral

·                     Experience of negotiating with and influencing officials in beneficiary countries

Please ensure that your CV demonstrates all knowledge, skills and experience required.

Terms and Conditions

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·                     A daily fee of around 300 Euro plus a monthly expatriation allowance

·                     The contract will be for a period of 168 days.

·                     A daily fee of 300 Euro plus a monthly expatriation allowance of 3.200 Euro.

·                     The contract will be for a period of 112.5days.

Job Title

  One long-term Legal Expert

One long-term Internal Audit Strategy Expert (BIH/08/05)

Location

Tirana, Albania

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Brief Description of Role

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·        To provide assistance to the Albanian Customs Administration (ACA) in updating the legal framework regulating Valuation and Origin, according to the EU Acquis and adjusting its related practices to the latest EU exigencies and standards.

To assist and support the Indirect Tax Administration (ITA) in Bosnia & Herzegovina in reassessing its current organization and responsibilities of the ITA Internal Audit Structure and to assist in further development of the ITA internal audit strategy.

Key Responsibilities

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·                        Assist and support ACA on certification and control of origin, in the framework of the Interim Agreement.

·                        Assist ACA in the correct application of rules of origin relating to Pan-Euro-Mediterranean system.

·          To assist in the reassessment of the current Internal Audit structure and its conformity with the requirements to international standards

·          To assist in developing internal control procedures.

·          To assist in drafting proposals for internal audit procedures and audit modules with special emphasis on financial and procurement systems

·          To organize training sessions and seminars for Internal Audit staff on internal audit procedures

Key Relationships

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·                        ACA Director General

·                        ACA Head of Technical Department  Sector

·                        ACA Head of Origin, valuation and tariff Directory

·            ITA Governing Board

·            ITA Internal Audit Department

·            ITA Senior Management

·            ITA, staff at all levels

·            TACTA BiH Team leader and other international experts and support-staff; other regional TACTA projects

Key Outputs

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·          Delivered Report on existing situation in the current legal framework in the Origin sector.

·          Assistance to the application of rules in bilateral agreements, triangular CEFTA

·          Assistance to the correct application of rules of origin relating to Pan-Euro-Mediterranean system.

·          Regular reports on progress to the Team Leader.

·                     Internal Audit Strategy drafted and adopted by the ITA.

·                     Draft proposals for control and intern audit procedures delivered

·                     Delivery of assistance to organising internal audit training and seminars and to preparation of training material.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

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·                     Professional experience of at least 10 years at a similar post in a National Customs Administration;

·                     Sound knowledge and experience in EU Origin legislation, methodologies and practices;

·                     Proven sound experience in administering, implementing and reviewing  Origin framework and systems;

·                     International experience, preferably in the Western Balkan area is advantageous;

·                     Ability to set and accomplish realistic targets;

·                     Ability to work in multicultural environments;

·                     Ability to work under pressure;

·                     Interpersonal, communication, decision-making skills; demonstration of initiative;

·                     Excellent English verbal and written skills

·                     Experienced Senior Internal Audit Officer with several years’ operational experience of working with Internal Audit.

·                     Thorough knowledge and experience of International Internal Audit Standards

·                     An experienced team player with good interpersonal skills

·                     Fluency in spoken and written English

Terms and Conditions

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·                     The successful applicants will receive a daily fee of 300€ plus a monthly expatriation allowance of 3,700€.

·                     The total input in terms of man/days is up to 112.5.

·                     This contract shall come into force from 1st June 2008 to 31st January 2009.

·                     A daily fee of 300 Euro plus a monthly expatriation allowance of 3.200 Euro.

·                     The contract will be for a period of 112.5 days.

Job Title

  One long-term Business Expert

One long-term Training Strategy Export (BIH/08/05)

Location

Montenegro

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Brief Description of Role

To provide assistance to the Customs Administration of Montenegro (MCA) in with the development of a cohesive Business Strategy  / Management Plan for 2009 and to assist in the development of Management Information Systems.

To assist and support the Indirect Tax Administration (ITA) in Bosnia & Herzegovina in development of a training strategy and establishment of an ITA Training Centre.

Key Responsibilities

To provide advice on the development and implementation of a modern Business Strategy and Management Plan, in support of sustainable strategic and operational outputs.

To assist in the production of a Business Strategy and Management Plan; in keeping with the best practice and guidance described in the EU Blueprints, World Bank and IMF Customs recommendations/ country strategies etc.

To review current Management Information Systems and identify areas for improvement.

To assist in the development of a well functioning and effective MIS system.

Provision of appropriate training

·          To assist in the development of a training strategy.

·          To assist in modernising, planning and implementation of the ITA Training Centre

·                     To assist in developing resources specialised in enforced collection internal control procedures.

·                     To assist in organizing train-the-trainer courses for selected ITA staff

Key Relationships

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·         MCA Director General

·         MCA Head of Human Resource Management Sector

·         MCA Head of IT Sector

·            ITA Governing Board

·            ITA Senior Management

·            ITA training staff

·            TACTA-BiH Team Leader and other international experts and support-staff; other regional TACTA projects

Key Outputs

Consolidated Business Strategy with associated Planning & Management Tools developed

Production of a Business Strategy and Management Plan

MIS defined  

Proposals on implementation adopted by MCA

Regular reports on progress to Head of Mission.

·                      ITA Training Strategy drafted and discussed with the ITA.

·                     Assistance to implementation of the ITA Training Centre delivered

·                     Train-the-Trainer and Training Capacity Building courses developed and delivered to selected ITA staff

·                     Delivery of assistance to organising train-the-trainer training and seminars

·                     Collection of the training material including preparation of the training modules.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

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·                     Sound knowledge and working experience of Business Strategy and Management Planning Systems

·                     Experience in drafting Business Plans and Management Plans.

·                     Sound knowledge and working experience of the development and application of   electronic, Risk-based Management Information Systems in a Customs Administration.

·                     Ability to analyse, evaluate and make practical and realistic proposals

·                     Strong interpersonal skills

·                     Ability to plan effectively and address priorities

·                     Sound training and presentational skills (including Management Training) (desirable)

·                     Excellent command of oral and written English and sound drafting ability

o                                            Experience of working in an international environment (desirable)

·                     Experienced Training Officer with several years’ operational experience of working with development and delivery of training strategies and train-the-trainer courses.

·                     An experienced team player with good interpersonal skills

·                     Fluency in spoken and written English

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Terms and Conditions

·         

·                     The successful applicants will receive a daily fee of 300€ plus a monthly expatriation allowance of 3,700€.

·                     The total input in terms of man/days is up to 112.5.

·                     This contract shall come into force from 1st June 2008 to 31st January 2009.

·                     A daily fee of 300 Euro plus a monthly expatriation allowance of 3.200 Euro.

·                     The contract will be for a period of 112.5days.

Location

Pristina, Kosovo

Brief Description of Role

•  Continuing development of a Customs Intelligence Infrastructure for the co-ordination, planning and steering of operational activities.

•  Assist the UCS in establishing of a centralized (national) database for the recording of intelligence information and enforcement activities.

•  Development of Intelligence sector personnel through training and the development of appropriate training modules.

Key Responsibilities

•  Assist the UNMIK Customs Service Intelligence Unit in developing a comprehensive intelligence and information system in support of investigation and enforcement staff and sharing of intelligence with other law enforcement agencies.

•  Assist the UCS in evaluating possible solutions for the establishment of centralised (national) database

•  Deliver of training (including train the trainers) to intelligence sector staff.

•  Provide support for key operational staff.

Key Relationships

Beneficiary (UCS)

·                     Head of Law Enforcement

·                     Head of Intelligence Unit and Intelligence staff

TACTA

•  Team Leader

•  Mission Members

External Stakeholders

Other International Organisations supporting UNMIK Customs Service

Key Outputs

•  Assist the UMINK Customs Service in developing an Intelligence Infrastructure

•  Assist the UNMIK Customs Service in the assessment of the needs and in identifying possible solutions for establishing a centralised (national) database

•  Training modules for intelligence sector

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

•  Substantial experience in enforcement – intelligence sector within an EU Customs Administration

•  Previous experience in large scale Intelligence databases (Customs, Tax or Police administrations)

•  Knowledge of data mining tools customs business workflow and customs procedures

•  Intelligence risk management experience

•  Sound training and presentational skills

•  Good team working abilities

•  Excellent command of oral and written English and sound drafting ability

•  Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments

Terms and Conditions

•  A monthly fee of 300 Euro plus a monthly expatriation allowance of 3,700€.

•  The contract will be for a period of 56.25 days

•  This contract shall come into force from 1 st September to 30 th November 2008