Ph3Support in assessing the capacities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) and its Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Data Protection and in specialized training for Data Protection Officers, to benefit from the EU best practices. /h3 pHome Affairs Programme of European Union in Kosovo, or HAPE, as is known by its acronym, is an EU‑funded technical assistance project conceived to support and assist key Kosovo law‑enforcement agencies and ministries, in particular the Kosovo Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), Kosovo Police (KP), Special Prosecution of Republic of Kosovo (SPRK), in achieving their objectives and bringing their performance closer to EU standards. /p pThe Grant Contract No. IPA/ 2022/, for the implementation of HAPE project, was awarded by the EU Office in Kosovo to the Ministry of Interior (MoI) of the Republic of Italy, as the lead partner. MoI of the Republic of France and Belgian Federal Police are the other two implementing partners of the project. The project started the implementation period on the 1st of March 2023 and is expected to last for 40 months. /p pThe spe c i f i c o b j e c t i v e number 1 of HAPE is to strengthen the capacities and improve the performance of MIA and its dependent institutions to align effectively with the EU Acquis (chapter 24). The specific objective number 2 is to strengthen the investigative and operational capacities of the KP, SPRK and Kosovo Academy of Public Safety (KAPS), in the fight against Serious Organized Crime (SOC), corruption, terrorism, cyber‑security, forensic, border management, migration, seizure, confiscation of criminal assets. /p pOne of the aims of the HAPE project under outcome 2/output 2.4.6.2 is to assess and enhance the data protection protocols in MIA and subordinate LEAs. In particular, it requires support to MIA (LEAs) in assessing the capacities of Data Protection and then train them on the same field. /p pTherefore, HAPE project will recruit and deploy 1 international short‑term expert (STE) to support in assessing the capacities of MIA and its LEAs, in the field of Data protection and then conduct specialized trainings in order to enhance the capabilities in Data Protection. /p pThe specific objective of the assignment is to enhance the capacities of MIA and its LEAs in Data Protection and bring them closer to EU standards, including support in preparing a number of internal documents required by the Law on Data Protection. /p h3Requested services and tasks for the contractor. /h3 ul liDesk review of relevant documents and laws (Data Protection Law), organization charts, etc. /li liReview organization structure of the MIA and LEAs with regard to data protection. /li liOrganize meetings with relevant MIA and its LEAs and other relevant structures. /li liAssess the MIA and LEAs capacities (human resources, structure, laws, sub‑laws, job description, etc.), in Data Protection based on EU standards and EU MS best practices. /li liIdentify relevant EU Acquis in the area. /li liIdentification of needs and gaps. /li liPrepare an assessment report on the capacities of the MIA and the LEAs in Data Protection based on EU standards and EU MS best practices. /li liProvide support in preparing the relevant templates/documents required under Kosovo law. /li liPrepare the materials for general and specialized trainings. /li liConduct a 5‑day general and specialized training in Data Protection to MIA and its LEAs. /li liAny other service necessary for the completion of the tasks above. /li /ul h3REQUIRED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES /h3 pThe outputs required include: /p ul liAssessment report on MIA and its LEAs capacities in Data Protection prepared, including relevant recommendations. /li liGeneral and specialized training materials prepared. /li liGeneral and specialized trainings in the field of Data Protection to MIA and LEAs Data Protection Officers delivered. /li liRelevant templates/documents required under Kosovo law prepared. /li liMission Report (2–3 pages). /li /ul h3METHODOLOGY /h3 pThe expert is expected to carry out the assignment in close cooperation and consultation with KP relevant representative and HAPE project. In performing the above‑mentioned services, the expert may employ some or all the methods below: /p ul liDesk collection, review, and analysis of EU relevant Directives and best practices and necessary literature, etc. /li liOnline meetings, discussions and consultation with the relevant actors or other stakeholders. /li liMeeting in person with relevant stakeholders. /li liInterviews, questions and on‑site visits. /li /ul h3EXPERTS PROFILE (to be used for publication of the position) /h3 ul libQualifications and skills /b /li li8+ years of extensive work experience /li liDemonstrated experience and strong working knowledge on the area of the EU relevant standards on Data Protection. /li liDemonstrated experience on delivering training in Data Protection. /li liDemonstrated experience on the implementation of relevant EU Directives on Data Protection. /li liFluency in both written and spoken English. /li libPreferred Qualifications /b /li liProfessional Experience in international cooperation in that area. /li libGeneral professional experience /b /li liStrong professional background and highly skilled in presentation skills, delivery of training and report writing. /li libSpecific professional experience /b /li liMinimum 8 years’ experience in working in the area. /li libWorking language(s) /b /li /ul h3LOCATION AND DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT /h3 ul libDuration of assignment and termination date /b /li /ul pThe duration of the assignment is a total of 20 working days, of which 10 days to be performed in Kosovo and 10 days to be performed home‑based. /p ul libDetailed provisional work plan /b /li /ul pStarting Date: 30th September 2024 /p pDesk review of relevant documents and laws (Data Protection Law), organization charts, etc. /p p30 Sep-04 Oct (Home based) /p pReview organization structure of the MIA and LEAs with regard to data protection. /p pOrganize meetings with relevant MIA and its LEAs and other relevant structures. /p pAssess the MIA and LEAs capacities (human resources, structure, laws, sub‑laws, job description, etc.), in Data Protection based on EU standards and EU MS best practices. /p p21-25 Oct (Home based) /p pIdentify relevant EU Acquis in the area. /p pIdentification needs and gaps. /p pPrepare an assessment report on the capacities of the MIA and the LEAs in Data Protection based on EU standards EU MS best practices. /p p21-25 Oct (Home based) /p pProvide support in preparing the relevant templates/documents required under Kosovo law. /p pPrepare the materials for general and specialized trainings. /p pConduct general and specialized trainings in the field of Data Protection to MIA and its LEAs 28 – 01 Nov (Kosovo) /p pDesk review of relevant documents and laws (Data Protection Law), organization charts, etc. /p pFinal Mission Report /p pDue to the needs of HAPE Project and beneficiaries, the above listed days may be modified or redistributed internally upon approval of the HAPE Team Leader, although the total number of days for the assignment will not be reduced. /p ul libLocation(s) of assignment /b /li /ul pRepublic of Kosovo and Home based /p h3REPORTING /h3 pA detailed work‑plan of the inputs, outputs, activities, and reports shall be submitted for approval to the HAPE Team Leader within the 1st day of commencement of the contract. /p pA Final Mission Report (max 2–3 pages), also stressing some recommendations, shall be submitted at the latest two weeks after the end of the period of implementation of the overall mission. /p pbAndre GRASS /bbr/Deputy Chief of Component 1 - Civipol Expertbr/Email: /p pThe HAPE Team Leader, acts as daily counterpart of the Contractor or whoever else is later delegated. The Consultant is bound to maintain regular communications with the Team Leader and other HAPE project staff and to inform them of any relevant issue concerning the project, as well as sending all documentary output of his/her assignment. The Consultant shall abide by the instructions received by the Team Leader or relevant HAPE staff. /p pREPRESENTATION /p pAny kind of representation of HAPE project by the Consultant is excluded from this agreement. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr