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VAC-11908 National Local Governance Legal Consultant

Tripoli

  • Organization: CTG - Committed To Good
  • Location: Tripoli
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • International Relations
    • Legal - Broad
    • Democratic Governance
    • Public Policy and Administration
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
    • Civil Society and Local governance
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

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Overview of position

UNDP will expand its support in building capacities at national and subnational levels among others in increasing citizen participation with focus on youth and women in governance. Increasing democratic citizens’ participation (women, and youth in particular) at municipal council level during the lifespan of an elected council will improve the governance practice in Libya. UNDP seeks to engage a National Local Governance Legal Consultant to provide expertise and support to enhance the effectiveness of participatory local governance in Libya. The consultant will collaborate with the Ministry of Local Governance (MoLG) and Ministry of Youth (MOY) to improve participatory governance practices, introduce innovations, address challenges, and promote sustainable development at the local level.

 Role objectives

Advises on any matter regarding the citizen participation with focus on youth and women within legal Local Governance framework of Libya and working closely with the MOLG and MOY under the overall supervision of the UNDP Project Manager. His/her tasks specifically focus on:

  •   Provide expert advice on improving the youth and women participation within existing legal Local

    Governance framework, including laws, regulations, and procedures concerning Local Governance.

  •   Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify areas for legal framework enhancement.

  •   Assist in drafting new procedures or adjusting existing ones to streamline and enhance the

    efficiency of local governance processes to improve citizen participation practice.

  •   Offer guidance and support in addressing legal matters and complaints related to citizen

    engagement in local governance.

  •   Advise on potential impacts and recommend suitable actions.

  •   Stay informed about developments in legal jurisprudence related to local governance and advise

    on their potential impact on local governance practices.

  •   Maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the governance and legal sectors to facilitate

    collaboration and knowledge sharing.

  •   Conduct comprehensive legal monitoring on Libya's legal and governance systems to inform

    decision-making processes.

  •   Assists the Training sessions when needed in providing content for training on legal and/or citizen

    participation issues.

  •   Undertake any formally delegated task.

 Project reporting

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 Key competencies

ORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

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 Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of United Nations in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;

 Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  •   Ability to think conceptually and flexibly, capacity to adapt, innovate, and propose multiple options.

  •   A team player with good interpersonal skills

  •   Time management skills.

  •   Enjoy sensitivity for research and academic integrity.

  •   Ability to work well under pressure and stressful environment

  •   Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents

  •   Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication

  •   Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards

  •   Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking

 Team management

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 Further information

    •   At least 15 years’ experience (or 18 years’ experience in absence of a master’s degree) in legal affairs.

    •   Solid international experience with local governance in at least three different countries (post- conflict / development context).

    •   Experience in training and building/development with electoral stakeholders.

    •   Experience working with the UN or other international multilateral, or

      bilateral agencies is required.

    •   Experience of working in the MENA region is required.

    •   Knowledge of Libya’s electoral legal framework and the judicial system is an

      asset.

    •   Excellent writing and communication skills in Arabic, English skills is an asset

 Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.
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