The
ABA-UNDP International Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
has received a request from UNDP/Viet Nam for an expert provide advice on
policies and trends and relevant linkages to UNDP programs in the area of rule
of law, legal reform, access to justice, and support for civil society
engagement. Viet
Nam made the commitment to be a “socialist rule-of-law based state” in 1991,
which became part of the current Constitution (last amended in 2001). This
policy change opened up the path to institutional and legal reform. The legal
framework is now comprehensive, with some 13,000 laws and sub-laws enacted since
1986, and the challenge is now to promote coherence, implementation and access,
and to strengthen the application of rights-based norms. The use of law as a
strategic tool for civil society has been increasing. The space for debate and
advocacy on rule of law and human rights issues has also been
expanding
The
expert will serve as a Policy Advisor on Legal Reform, Civil Society, and Access
to Justice working closely with national counterparts to conduct research,
identify policy options, and enhance the policy impact of UNDP projects and
programs. The expert will contribute to UNDP’s policy dialogue with the
Government, National Assembly, civil society, academia and other national
partners, media and donors, and facilitates knowledge building and sharing.
Overarching responsibilities will include: a) providing advice to UNDP on
governance reform in general, and on rule of law, civil society, and access to
justice; b) building strategic partnerships and developing joint dialogue
initiatives on rule of law, civil society engagement, and access to justice; and
c) advocating and promoting UNDP’s mandate and mission.
S/he must
have: a) an advanced degree
in
Law, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field; b)
a
minimum of 7 years of relevant professional
experience from development cooperation with an emphasis on support to
governance reform; c) an in-depth
understanding of democratic governance issues, with a focus on processes related
to rule of law, civil society development and access to justice, in Viet Nam,
Asia, and/or countries in transition or similar context; d) extensive experience from policy-related work, planning
and management of development cooperation, monitoring and evaluation of
development projects and programs; e) experience with UNDP (other UN
entities) or reputable international organizations in the field; h) fluency in written and oral English( working knowledge of
Vietnamese is a strong asset).
Please
find and in-depth summary of this request as an attachment. We would be most
appreciative if you would review and determine whether you, anyone you know or any organization with which you
are affiliated may have any knowledge of experts who might be good candidates.
If you or members of your organization are interested in working with
UNDP/Viet Nam, please email updated CV, financial proposal, P-11 form, and
cover letter* (attached as word or PDF documents) by Wednesday
January 30, 2013 at 5PM U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. As
always, we appreciate your assistance and please do not hesitate to contact us
for more information or if you have any questions.
Completed
applications must be sent to Jacqueline.Gichinga@americanbar.org.
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