Technical Specialist / Legal and Regulatory Reform Expert – LEPDA Liberia 208 views0 applications


Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Legal and Regulatory Reform Expert for the anticipated USAID-funded Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity (LEPDA), based in Monrovia, Liberia. The project aims to strengthen policy-making capacity within the Government of Liberia (GOL) and facilitate the design and implementation of specific reforms to promote private sector-led, broad-based economic growth and development. This is a four-year project, with an estimated value of $10-16.8 million, anticipated to start in late 2019. We are looking for individuals who are committed to exceeding expectations and who strive to improve the lives of people worldwide.

LEPDA will both seek to work on key issues affecting the business climate and the establishment/strengthening of capacities within the government. It will focus on promoting reforms to reduce transaction costs and corruption, improve trade facilitation, increase liquidity in the rural sector and promote exports in value-added products. This activity is expected to work on policies centered on port improvements, establishment of viable special economic zones, streamlining of concession processes, and technical capacity-building within the government to undertake policy analysis, design, and implementation.

The Legal and Regulatory Reform Expert will serve as the Chief Legal Advisor for this activity.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • He/she will provide legal support/advice to the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, and all of the activity’s professionals in executing their respective duties
  • Provide expert guidance on achieving the results of the activity, and lead the effort if a specific task requires a lawyer with more specialized expertise
  • Perform the central role in engaging and tasking the relevant experts
  • Analyze existing legislation and regulations related to LEPDA and make recommendations for their reform
  • Analyze policy recommendations and assist relevant Government of Liberia entities with translating them into draft legislation and regulations
  • Maintain relationships with key government stakeholders and local institutions

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

  • At a minimum a Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • At least 12 years’ legal experience working in the area of policy development and the drafting of laws and regulations, preferably in the field in an international development project
  • Experience in developing and mentoring local lawyers and technical staff
  • Experience in assisting officials with the implementation of laws and regulations in a developing country context
  • Experience with economic policy
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, implementing partners and other donors)
  • Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English
  • Long-term professional experience in Liberia
  • Liberian nationals strongly encouraged to apply

Minimum Qualifications

  • (10+) years of experience and a bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience

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  • Job City Liberia
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Abt Associates is a global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation; driving innovation and measurable impact for more than 50 years. What sets us apart is our evidence-based and multi-disciplinary approach to solving tough challenges in health, social and environmental policy and international development. Specific areas we work in include:

  • Health
  • Education and workforce development
  • Climate change and the environment • Food security and agriculture
  • Housing and communities
  • Survey and data collection Abt is a mission-driven company with a staff of 2,600.

Our focus is on using evidence and cutting-edge methods to improve the lives and economic well-being of people worldwide.

It was more than 50 years ago—on January 12, 1965—that Clark Abt started on his journey in a small Cambridge office to create a place where innovation, bold thinking and creativity could tackle the toughest social issues of the day. Almost 50 years later, Abt Associates has grown into a global company of more than 2,300 employees with offices around the world. Although the company has changed and grown far beyond its early days, one thing remains constant: Abt’s mission to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide.

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0 USD Liberia CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Abt Associates

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Legal and Regulatory Reform Expert for the anticipated USAID-funded Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity (LEPDA), based in Monrovia, Liberia. The project aims to strengthen policy-making capacity within the Government of Liberia (GOL) and facilitate the design and implementation of specific reforms to promote private sector-led, broad-based economic growth and development. This is a four-year project, with an estimated value of $10-16.8 million, anticipated to start in late 2019. We are looking for individuals who are committed to exceeding expectations and who strive to improve the lives of people worldwide.

LEPDA will both seek to work on key issues affecting the business climate and the establishment/strengthening of capacities within the government. It will focus on promoting reforms to reduce transaction costs and corruption, improve trade facilitation, increase liquidity in the rural sector and promote exports in value-added products. This activity is expected to work on policies centered on port improvements, establishment of viable special economic zones, streamlining of concession processes, and technical capacity-building within the government to undertake policy analysis, design, and implementation.

The Legal and Regulatory Reform Expert will serve as the Chief Legal Advisor for this activity.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • He/she will provide legal support/advice to the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, and all of the activity’s professionals in executing their respective duties
  • Provide expert guidance on achieving the results of the activity, and lead the effort if a specific task requires a lawyer with more specialized expertise
  • Perform the central role in engaging and tasking the relevant experts
  • Analyze existing legislation and regulations related to LEPDA and make recommendations for their reform
  • Analyze policy recommendations and assist relevant Government of Liberia entities with translating them into draft legislation and regulations
  • Maintain relationships with key government stakeholders and local institutions

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

  • At a minimum a Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • At least 12 years’ legal experience working in the area of policy development and the drafting of laws and regulations, preferably in the field in an international development project
  • Experience in developing and mentoring local lawyers and technical staff
  • Experience in assisting officials with the implementation of laws and regulations in a developing country context
  • Experience with economic policy
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, implementing partners and other donors)
  • Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English
  • Long-term professional experience in Liberia
  • Liberian nationals strongly encouraged to apply

Minimum Qualifications

  • (10+) years of experience and a bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience
2019-03-19

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