Overview
The selected expert is expected to draft and validate two standardised operational manuals for GDAC to enhance the consistency, traceability and effectiveness of administrative investigations and follow-up reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Review relevant legislation, existing GDAC procedures, internal documentation practices and reporting frameworks;
- Hold initial coordination meetings with GDAC to agree on scope, structure and drafting approach for both manuals;
- Draft a comprehensive Manual for Conducting Administrative Investigations, including step-by-step procedural guidance on initiating, conducting and finalising investigations; documentation and reporting requirements; practical templates and checklists; guidance on inter-institutional coordination, confidentiality safeguards and record-keeping practices; mechanisms to enhance consistency, quality and traceability of administrative investigations etc.;
- Revise the draft manual based on feedback received during technical consultation meetings with GDAC and MAPA;
- Draft a Manual establishing a standardised methodology for monitoring and reporting on the implementation of GDAC recommendations, including standard reporting formats and timelines; performance indicators and follow-up mechanisms; clarification of institutional roles and responsibilities; reporting templates, workflow chart and reporting calendar;
- Coordinate with the OSCE PiA project team regarding integration of international and regional good practices in the Manual;
- Revise the draft manual following technical consultation and validation meetings.
- Present draft manuals during technical consultation meetings with GDAC and relevant stakeholders;
- Incorporate agreed revisions and finalise the manuals for institutional adoption;
- Support the delivery of one short orientation session for GDAC staff on the use and practical application of the reporting manual.
Required Experience
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in administrative law, anti-corruption, public sector governance, compliance, or related fields relevant to this assignment;
- Demonstrated experience in drafting procedural manuals, methodologies, internal regulations, standard operating procedures, or other institutional guidance documents for public institutions.
- Previous experience related to administrative investigations, inspection, disciplinary procedures, integrity assessment, or similar administrative control mechanisms will be considered a strong advantage.
- Experience in conducting legal or institutional analysis related to administrative investigations, compliance mechanisms or integrity systems;
- Experience working with public institutions in Albania;
- Experience contributing to monitoring, reporting or evaluation frameworks within public administration is desirable;
- Familiarity with EU governance standards or international good practices in anti-corruption is an asset.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Governance, or a related field;
