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Re-Advertisement - Senior Legal Consultant - National

Colombo

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Colombo
  • Grade: Consultancy - National Consultant - Locally recruited Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Governance and Peacebuilding
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background

BACKGROUND

The Office on Missing Persons (OMP), established by the Office on Missing Persons Act No. 09 of 2016 is an independent Office and the first of the reconciliation mechanisms established by the State. The tasks of the OMP as provided in the Act includes tracing the whereabouts of the disappeared, provide redress to victims and families of the missing and disappeared during different periods of conflict and political upheavals in the country, and is also tasked with the responsibility of forwarding recommendations for non-recurrence to the State. The members of the OMP were appointed in February 2018 and are currently engaged in the process of commencing the operations of the OMP and establishing its office.

SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chair of the OMP, the Senior Legal Consultant is expected to work on a daily basis in assisting the OMP in developing key documents that will support the operationalization of the OMP.

Duties and Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DELIVERABLES

  • Conducting review on specific laws relating to the OMP’s mandate and activities where reform is required;
  • Developing, reviewing and forming internal policies in relation to the operationalisation of the OMP including gender policy, confidentiality and access, and reviewing overlap in mandates and law between OMP and other state authorities;
  • Drawing up terms of references and mandates for each of the units of the OMP Secretariat;
  • Formulating and finalizing legal documents to be used, in OMP’s interactions with governmental, non-governmental and international organizations and other stakeholders;
  • Providing guidance on legal matters pertaining to the OMP to the Chairperson and Members of the OMP;
  • Developing a code of conduct for staff members of the OMP aligned to their legal obligations;
  • Ensuring that OMP staff members are apprised of their legal obligations and comply with the law at all times and that all OMP activities, with governmental, non-governmental, international and other stakeholders are in compliance with Sri Lankan legal standards and norms.

Deliverables / Outputs

Monthly reports summarising the key outcomes, deliverables and other products produced for the OMP.

Target Due Dates

End of every month

Review and Approvals Required

Review and approved by OMP Commissioner and countersigned by UN PBF Secretariat.

TIMEFRAME

15 June 2018 – 15 December 2018 

Competencies

CONSULTANT PROFILE

Knowledge, skills, abilities:

  • Attention to detail, and strong planning and organisational skills are necessary;
  • Excellent spoken and written English skills is essential; together with Sinhala and/or Tamil;
  • Good research and writing skills are essential.

Required Skills and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master’s Degree in Law.

Experience:

Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in the legal sector with practical experience in Sri Lanka law.

Extensive knowledge of the legislation and legal processes in Sri Lanka and familiarity of issues such as confidentiality, freedom of information, mandates of independent commissions.

Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and successfully manage cultural/ethnic/political sensitivities are particularly important.

HOW TO APPLY

The application should contain:

  • Updated CV to include qualifications/competencies and relevant past experience in similar projects and contact details of 3 professional referees who can certify your competencies, professionalism, quality of writing, presentation and overall suitability to this TOR;
  • Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a combination of factors including cover letter, the credentials on offer and brief interview (optional) and the offer which gives the best value for money for the UNDP;
  • Please send the Financial Proposal separately to the following e-mail address: procurement.lk@undp.org  stating the vacancy number/position  in the subject line.

FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee: LKR

Or

All Inclusive Daily Fee: LKR

Amount in words:(Rs)

Note: Payments will be based on invoices on achievement of agreed milestones i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR and certification of acceptance by the UNDP. The applicant must factor in all possible costs in his/her “All Inclusive Lump Sum Fee” including his/her consultancy and professional fee, travel (economy class flights is required to and from the Duty Station) honorarium, board and lodging, and any other foreseeable costs in this exercise. No costs other than what has been indicated in the financial proposal will be paid or reimbursed to the consultant. UNDP will only pay for any unplanned travel outside of this TOR and Duty Station on actual basis and on submission of original bills/invoices and on prior agreement with UNDP officials. Daily perdiums and costs for accommodation/meals/incidental expenses for such travel shall not exceed established local UNDP DSA rates.

For an Individual Contractor who is 62 years of age or older, and on an assignment requiring travel, be it for the purpose of arriving at the duty station or as an integral duty required travel under the TOR, a full medical examination and statement of fitness to work must be provided.  Such medical examination costs must be factored in to the financial proposal above. Medical examination is not a requirement for individuals on RLA contracts. 

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.
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