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Legal and Regulatory Reform Advisor

Location:	Baghdad (Bagdad), Iraq, Middle East
Job Type:	Contract
Posted:	6th Apr 2010
Closing Date:	15th May 2010
Posted By:	Chemonics International
Details:
Legal and Regulatory Reform Advisor Chemonics seeks a legal and regulatory reform advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded Iraq Access to Justice Program. The program will improve the access of vulnerable and disadvantaged Iraqi populations to Iraq’s legal system. Project focus areas will include improving the practical knowledge of vulnerable and disadvantaged Iraqis of their legal responsibilities, rights and remedies; increasing the capacity and availability of legal aid services, legal professionals, and civil society partners; and improving government processes and procedures to facilitate access. Positions will be based out of Baghdad. The program is anticipated to begin in late summer of 2010 and continue for three years with two one-year option years. Candidates must be available to serve for the life of the contract. A generous package of post-specific allowances will be provided, as permitted under USAID regulations. The Legal and Regulatory Reform Advisor will lead the project’s efforts to improve government processes and procedures, so as to facilitate access of vulnerable/disadvantaged groups to government services and legal remedies. Activities will include working with selected government ministries to develop and implement targeted reforms to governmental rules and processes affecting access to justice and legal remedies. Qualifications: • Significant professional expertise developing and implementing law and regulatory reform projects in a developing country context (post-conflict work strongly preferred) • 3 years experience as senior project manager on complex rule of law and or/legal assistance projects • Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded projects preferred • Excellent oral and written communication skills, English fluency (minimum 4/4) required, full Arab literacy preferred • Experience in region and knowledge of Arab world is an advantage • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, pro-activeness, creative problem-solving and ethical management

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