Myanmar: Legal Consultant - Myanmar

The ICJ is seeking qualified international applicants for the position of Legal Consultant based in Yangon, Myanmar. The Consultant will be engaged to provide legal technical assistance to a project on Governance and Livelihoods and will work with the ICJ’s office in Myanmar and local partners to carry out the following activities:

RESPONSIBILITIES

· EIA training and monitoring workshop for businesses, Kaukphyu lawyers, civil society and MPs: The consultant will organize and conduct a workshop aimed at relevant stakeholders including local civil society organizations and lawyers to understand international best practice for ESIAs. The goal is to build the capacity of civil society to ensure ESIAs contribute to governance that improves community livelihoods;

· Conduct a Workshop on a Community Livelihood Improvement and Governance : The consultant will organize and conduct a workshop that explores a rights-based approach to livelihood improvement for local civil society organizations. The workshop will build capacity to use available accountability mechanisms and encourage civil society organizations to work together;

· Develop, Draft and Publish a Legal Policy Report on the Kyauk Phyu SEZ and International Best Practice in Protecting Livelihoods through Good Governance and Human Rights: The consultant will research and write a report on the legal and regulatory framework for developing and running the Kyauk Phyu SEZ and its impact on the livelihoods and human rights of surrounding communities;

· Document and monitor changes in Kaukphyu: The consultant will document, analyze, and disseminate information on consequences of the SEZ development in Kyauk Phyu in the form of media releases, op-eds, and written or oral submissions to international and regional bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies

· A degree in Law and an advanced degree in international human rights law or international humanitarian law;

· Three years of progressive relevant experience as a lawyer or human rights researcher in the areas of business and human rights and/or economic, social and cultural rights;

· Research, analysis and reporting writing skills;

· Experience working in Myanmar is desirable.

Additional Competencies

· Knowledge of the national framework for ESIAs and obligations under the National Land Use Policy, SEZ law, the Environmental Conservation Law and new ESIA;

· Knowledge of government obligations and people’s rights derived from international standards – such as the recently signed International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights;

· Experience training and organizing civil society organizations and lawyers on their right to participate in decisions affecting livelihoods.

CONDITIONS

This is a full time consultancy for a period of 10 months commencing as soon as possible. The rate for this consultancy will be 3,000 USD per month. The ICJ will in addition provide the consultant with comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of the consultancy.

APPLICATIONS close on March 6 2016 and should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to:

Ref: Ref: Legal Consultant – Myanmar

By email: asia-recruitment@icj.org

Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be contacted. We cannot answer phone enquiries. We thank you for your understanding.