DUTY STATION: Brcko
CONTRACT TYPE: Consultancy
DURATION: Maximum 3 months
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Legal Section of OHR-Final Award Office, the Consultant is responsible of harmonization of entity legislation and provides a link between the legislative work on harmonization of legislation performed by the Government, Assembly and OHR.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Review and list Entity legislation for harmonization;
· Review BiH list of laws that are planed for adoption in 2005;
· Liaise with District authorities identifying areas of priority for harmonization;
· Harmonize Entity legislation in accordance with the Final Award as assigned by the Head of Legal Section; Facilitate adapting respective laws to Brcko District specifics;
· Facilitate and report on the progress of harmonization efforts made by local institutions;
· Present reports to the Head of Legal Section on harmonization issues.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
· Law Degree;
· Understanding of the Final Award and the Statute of the Brcko District;
· Excellent command of English;
· Legal drafting skills;
· Solid Analytical Skills;
· Good communication skills.
Any person with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with a one-page cover letter and references to the following:
Personnel DepartmentOffice of the High RepresentativeEmerika Bluma 1, 71000 SarajevoBosnia and HerzegovinaFax: +387 (0) 33 283 771 E-mail: application@ohr.int Reference number: 2005/058 must be quotedClosing date for applications: 31 March 2005 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted