Call for application | Senior national justice sector experts | 3 experts

 

 

Description
 
Background
As part of its commitment to strengthening the independence, effectiveness, accountability and accessibility of justice institutions in Lebanon, UNDP is looking for three senior experts to technically support a nationally steered multi-stakeholder process on the reform of the justice sector. 
The process will be articulated around thematic groups with the objective of comprehensively assessing the many challenges facing justice institutions and justice service delivery and identifying ways forward.

Scope of work 
Based on their extensive experience in the sector, their thorough understanding of its functioning, and of national and international norms and best practices, the experts will be tasked with ensuring the technical soundness of the process, including by: 
  • Preparing the overall structuring of each thematic group meeting based on existing national and international documentation, including past and current assessments, strategies, action plans, roadmaps, relevant studies/reports/analyses, jurisprudence, laws and ongoing parliamentary efforts;
  • Preparing supporting documents to help inform and steer meetings of the thematic groups, based on relevant material and inputs from prior meetings;
  • Ensuring the sound continuity between meetings of the thematic groups by the preparation of minutes and follow-up documents, and the comprehensive consolidation of inputs during each meeting;
  •  Supporting the drafting of a comprehensive document that would consolidate the findings of each thematic group and articulate the way forward. 
Qualifications 
Interested and eligible candidates should meet the following requirements:
 
Education:
 
  • Master’s degree in law or related field and/or
  • Bachelor’s degree in law or related field and the successful completion of either:
The examination of a bar association (accreditation to practice law)
The Judicial Institute training
 
Experience:
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the justice sector, as a practitioner, academic or related functions. 
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting comprehensive legal research and analysis and/or in developing legal documentation (position papers, legal analyses, legal policies and strategies, etc.). 
  • Strong knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework governing Lebanon’s justice institutions and their functioning. 
  • Strong knowledge of international standards on the independence, integrity and accountability of justice institutions is desirable.
 
Languages:
 
  • Fluency in Arabic and English
  • Fluency in French is desirable
Duration/Scope
The prospective assignment is of 25 working days spread over a period of 3 months. 
Work is to be carried out primarily in the Beirut area
 

 
Deadline
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application by 5 November 2023, 11:59 PM Beirut time
 
If any doubt exists as to the time zone, refer to http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
Content of application
 
The application should include the following information:
  • Detailed CV, clearly highlighting the relevant experience and educational background
  • A short motivation letter (250 words) 
  • Contact information: full name and address, telephone number, e-mail address
Method of Submission
  • All necessary documents should be sent prior to the deadline to: csaj.project@undp.org 
  • Subject line of the email should read: “Senior national justice sector expert: Application”
  • File Format: All attachments must be in PDF format.
  • File names must be in Latin alphabet/keyboard and clearly indicate the content of the document to facilitated review. 
  • All files must be free of viruses and not corrupted.
Correspondence& clarifications
If needed, applicants can send their questions by email to: csaj.project@undp.org
Subject line of the email should read: “Senior national justice sector expert: clarification”.
 
REOI Conditions
 
This call for application does not constitute a solicitation. UNDP reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the process. UNDP also reserves the right to require compliance with additional conditions as and when issuing the final solicitation documents. Submitting a call for application does not automatically guarantee receipt of the solicitation documents when issued. Invitations to bid or requests for proposals and any subsequent purchase order or contract will be issued in accordance with the rules and procedures of UNDP