Legal Affairs Consultant

UN Secretariat; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) seeks a consultant to support the Investment Policies Branch in implementing a project on improving investment policymaking for an inclusive, responsible, and sustainable digital economy in Africa.

The consultant will provide expert legal research and analysis, contribute to assessment reports, and prepare training workshops for beneficiary countries.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Law or a related field is required.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in legal framework research and analysis.
• Desirable: 2 years working with legal frameworks in developing countries; 6 months in international investment in the digital economy; 6 months in technical assistance and training material preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of investment and related legal frameworks, focusing on the digital economy.
• Contribute to finalisation of assessment reports for beneficiary countries and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
• Research and analyze digital economy strategies, policies, and legal frameworks for other beneficiary countries.
• Prepare presentations for validation workshops and develop training materials to enhance capacity in designing inclusive digital economy investment policies.
• Participate in national validation and training workshops, presenting findings and delivering capacity-building sessions.

Skills

Legal framework research

Investment law

Digital economy law

Report writing

Training material development

Technical assistance

Stakeholder engagement

English–French fluency

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) seeks a consultant to support the Investment Policies Branch in implementing a project focused on improving investment policymaking for an inclusive, responsible, and sustainable digital economy in Africa. This role contributes directly to key project outputs for beneficiary countries.

Job purpose: The purpose of this consultancy is to provide expert legal research and analysis to support UNCTAD's project on "Improved investment policymaking to foster an inclusive, responsible and sustainable digital economy in Africa." The consultant will contribute to the development of assessment reports and the preparation of training workshops for beneficiary countries. This involves in-depth examination of investment and related legal frameworks within the digital economy context, ensuring that findings and recommendations align with project objectives. The role is crucial for building capacity and informing policy improvements in participating African nations, directly impacting the project's success in fostering a conducive environment for digital economic growth.

Responsibilities: The consultant will conduct comprehensive research and analysis of investment and related legal frameworks, specifically focusing on the digital economy. Key duties include contributing to the finalization of assessment reports for countries like Mauritania and Sierra Leone, incorporating feedback from stakeholders. The consultant will also research and analyze digital economy strategies, policies, and legal frameworks for other beneficiary countries. Furthermore, the role involves preparing presentations for validation workshops and developing training materials to enhance capacity in designing inclusive digital economy investment policies. Active participation in national validation and training workshops, including presenting findings and delivering capacity-building sessions, is also required.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Law or a related field is required. Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is also a mandatory requirement for this position.

Work experience: A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in legal framework research and analysis is required. Desirable experience includes 2 years working with legal frameworks in developing countries, 6 months in international investment in the digital economy, and 6 months in technical assistance, including training material preparation.

Skills: Legal framework research and analysis, Investment law, Digital economy legal frameworks, Report writing, Training material development, Technical assistance, Stakeholder engagement, Fluency in English and French.

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