The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) is looking for an excellent senior legal advisor for a short-term mission under the Lot 7 FWC in Zanzibar.
Lot 7: Support to enhanced legislative and regulatory environment for Civil Society in Zanzibar
Starting period: February 2012 Duration: 25 w/d Location: Zanzibar Deadline for submission of CVs: 16/01/2012
Global objective The legislative and regulatory environment in Zanzibar supports civil society engagement, encourages compliance and discourages abuse.
Specific objective 1) Support the review of The Societies Act No. 6/1995 2) Support the formulation of an implementation plan for the NGO Policy of 2009 3) Support RGoZ efforts to improve the registration of NSAs and promote their compliance with relevant legislation and regulations 4) Support the consolidation and capacity development of the Civil Society Support Division located within the MoJCA
Senior Expert: Local Legal Advisor (Ki-Swahili speaking)
Required profile: Qualification and skills - Education at least Masters Degree Academic level in the legal sector - or at least 10 years of professional experience in the legal sector
General professional experience - At least 8 years of relevant professional experience as legal advisor in the sector(s) directly or indirectly related to the field of Governance and Home Affairs
Specific professional experience - Prior specific experience providing legal advisory service in relation to drafting/consolidating proposals for adoption, reform or replacement of Legislations
Additional requirements - Prior specific experience in the field of Governance and Home Affairs and CSO-related legislative and regulatory framework a distinct advantage; - Knowledge of the local policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks related to these services, evidenced by prior professional experience in Tanzania
Language skills - Proficiency in English and the local language (Ki-Swahili) essential, with demonstrated ability to deliver high quality written work. in English
Main Tasks - Provision of legal advice to MoJCA - Report containing proposals for the amendment or replacement of the Societies Act No.6/1995. - Draft legal submission (draft Bill) to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.
Please send your application, including CV and if possible a short coverletter, to the following address: jobs@birdmunich.de
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to jobs@birdmunich.de
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