03/21/2005 Legal Section, Brcko 2005/058

Legal Consultant on the Harmonization of Legislation

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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 Department
Office of the High Representative
Emerika Bluma 1, 71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fax: +387 (0) 33 283 771            E-mail: application@ohr.int
 
Reference number: 2005/058 must be quoted
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2005
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
No telephone inquiries please