Application Deadline: Wednesday, 6 May 2020
Legal Advisor (Anti-Corruption, Rule of Law & Human Rights) – Framework Agreement
Location : Nay Pyi Taw (minimum three days per week) Yangon (two days per week), MYANMAR
Application Deadline : 07-May-20 (Midnight New York, USA)
Additional Category : Democratic Governance and Peacebuilding
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 18-May-2020
Duration of Initial Contract : May 2020 – 30 April 2021
Expected Duration of Assignment : 200 working days
Background
The Strengthening Accountability and Rule of Law (SARL) Project supports the Government of Myanmar to address low public trust in state institutions at a critical time in Myanmar’s transition. Building on the clear initiative of all three branches of the Government of Myanmar to promote transparency and accountability, the project helps to strengthen institutional frameworks and capacities for good governance. SARL is organized into three thematic components: (1) Anti-Corruption, (2) Parliament, and (3) Rule of Law & Human Rights.
Under the Anti-Corruption and Rule of Law & Human Rights components SARL accommodates activities under two UNDP regional projects ‘Promoting a Fair Business Environment in ASEAN’ (Fair Biz) and ‘Business and Human Rights in Asia: Enabling Responsible Trade & Investment through the Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework’ (B+HR).
Through SARL and the regional initiatives, UNDP Myanmar supports institutional capacity of key accountability institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Corruption Prevention Units (CPUs) of line ministries, the Union Attorney General’s Office (UAGO), the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC), and the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) to strengthen justice and watchdog mechanisms in Myanmar and enable these institutions to better implement their mandate. In addition, UNDP’s interventions thematically focus on the private sector’s role in accountability processes, promoting the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and stressing the importance of involving businesses in anti-corruption efforts. Accountability aspects related to housing, land and property (HLP) rights is a further area of activity in SARL, including protection of land rights through legislation, policies, and private sector initiatives, as well as redress mechanisms and advocacy. Regarding supporting Rule of Law in Myanmar SARL has a long-standing relationship with the UAGO, which includes support for strengthening fair trial and legislative drafting standards, legislative vetting, and justice sector coordination.
UNDP is seeking a Legal Advisor to provide technical advice in the planning and implementation of human rights, anti-corruption, and rule of law activities under SARL, FairBiz, and B+HR. It includes, among other elements, guiding the ACC, UAGO, and CPUs to conduct Corruption Risk Assessments of private sector and public service relevant legislation and procedures and to support DICA, MNHRC and private sector to protect and respect the UNGP’s specifically in the area of HLP rights. S/he will provide technical inputs for SARL, FairBiz and B+HR activities in these areas, working closely with other UN agencies, private sector, and Government institutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Competencies
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Required Skills and Experience
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