UNDP Jobs - 85520- Junior Legal Expert for the Committee on Legislati

Junior Legal Expert for the Committee on Legislation

Location :

Prishtina, Kosovo, UNSCR 1244 (1999)

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

15-Jun-2019

Application Deadline :

05-Jun-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

15 June 2019 – 31 December 2019

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

15 June 2019 – 31 December 2019

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Support to Anti-Corruption Efforts in Kosovo (SAEK II) Project, through an innovative and holistic approach towards anti-corruption, aims to strengthen institutional transparency, accountability and integrity, with a particular focus on empowering citizens through the latest technological tools, access to information, and open participation in decision-making processes.

The project’s main objective is to strengthen institutional transparency, accountability and integrity, with a particular focus on empowering citizens and access to information.
An inclusive approach in addressing both of these areas will ensure that the overall impact of the intervention is achieved: institutions with strengthened capacities will be able to better perform their functions and mandate, also due to the increased demand of the public for transparency and accountability, which will result in the desired change; lower corruption, increased public trust and decreased perception of corruption.

The Committee on Legislation is tasked with oversight and monitoring of the activities of the KAA. Annual reports of the KAA are submitted to the Committee whereby the Head of KAA presents the findings in a session open to the public. SAEK II supports the capacity development to the Committee for oversight of the Anti-Corruption Agency, corruption proofing of legislation as well as strengthening cooperation of the Committee with CSOs and the media.

Objectives of Assignment
Provide support to the Committee on Legislation to ensure smooth review of anti-corruption legislation and policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

The junior legal expert, under the direct supervision of the Project Manager will deliver the following:

Assist in the review of draft-laws within the scope of anti-corruption, and, based on the corruption-proofing methodology for Kosovo
Provide legal research upon the request of Committee on Legislation members regarding draft-laws, Kosovo’s Anti-corruption Strategy and Action Plan, the KACA’s reports to the Committee
Contribute to preparation of meetings of the Committee, Sub-committee meetings pertaining to anti-corruption issues
Provide support to the organization of GOPAC Chapter meetings including conducting legal research and drafting minutes of meetings
Prepare monthly reports and other periodical reports, as requested by SAEK II Project Manager
Coordinate SAEK II support activities to the Assembly of Kosovo
Assist in in drafting legislation as required

Expected Results

Assist in the review of anti-corruption draft-laws
Review anti-corruption draft-laws in accordance with the Kosovo corruption proofing of legislation
Provide support on finalising the UNCAC Report
Prepare analyses of draft-laws
Participate in regular meetings with the Chair and/or members of the Committee on Legislation
Coordinate SAEK II support activities to the Assembly of Kosovo and prepare monthly reports and other periodical reports
Provide assistance in drafting legislation as required

Remuneration - Lump Sum Amount
The Contract is based on a lump-sum remuneration, monthly, subject to submitting a four weeks report summarizing the work done, cleared by direct supervisor in UNDP.

Recommended Presentation of Offer
The following documents are required to be submitted:

Personal CV and P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Offeror and at least three (3) professional references;
Confirmation of availability and Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment;
Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price (all-inclusive lumps sum upon submission of four weeks report);

Criteria for Selection of the Best Offer
Please note that the criteria for selection of the best candidate that shall be utilized is the combined scoring method – where the technical part based on the P11/ CV and the interview will be weighted a max. of 70% (40% for the P11/ CV and 30% for the interview), and combined with the price offer which will be weighted a max of 30%.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time
Ability to work independently and takes initiative in addressing problems encountered
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment; supports effective and efficient team work
Result oriented and constructive attitude
Analytical and strategic thinking / results oriented
Ability to design and manage coordination processes, including with multiple stakeholders
Good knowledge of organizational policies and procedures related to the position and ability to apply them consistently in work tasks
Good knowledge of information technology and ability to apply it in work assignments
Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

BA Degree in Law
Additional legal education trainings will be considered an asset

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience with a public institution, legal practice, international organization
Familiarity with corruption proofing of legislation is an asset
Familiarity with the anti-corruption legal and institutional framework, practices and legislation

Language requirements:

Fluency in Albanian and English. Serbian knowledge an asset

Application Instructions:

Click on the "Apply now" button
Input your information in the appropriate sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation; you can type in, or paste your short Resume into the last box
Upon completion of the first page, please hit "submit application" tab at the end of the page. On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume
System will only allow one attachment. All docs (CV; P11; financial offer; list of similar profiles should be included as one attachment)
Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete