LAWYER

Duty station:              Brcko

Contract type:            National

Grade:                        8

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

Lawyer is responsible for harmonizing entity legislation in the Brcko Districtin accordance with the Brcko Final Award. He/She will work under the general supervision of the Deputy High Representative and Supervisor for Brcko and the direct supervision of the Head of the Legal Section OHR-North.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·     Review Entity legislation and its conformity with the Final Award and the Statute of the Brcko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

·     Liaise with District authorities identifying areas of priority for harmonization and make proposals to the Head of Section;

·     Harmonize Entity legislation in a wide range of areas as assigned by the Head of Section and in accordance with the Section’s work plan especially in the areas of health care, pensions and labor;

·     Monitor the work of the District Government and the implementation of District legislation;

·     Present reports to the Head of Section on a wide range of legal issues;

·     Provide assistance to other OHR-N sections as directed by the Head of the Legal Section.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

·     Law Degree;

·     At least three years of experience in practicing law;

·     Understanding of the Final Award and the Statute of the Brcko District;

·     Excellent command of English;

·     Drafting skills;

·     Good communication skills.

Any person with this overall professional profile who wishes to be considered for the position should submit (in English) a CV and one page cover letter with references to:

Personnel Department

Office of the High Representative

Emerika Bluma 1, 71 000 Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

 

Fax: ++387 33 283 771; E-mail: application@ohr.int

 

Reference No. 2003/138 must be quoted

Closing date for applications: 8^th May 2003

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

No telephone inquiries please