Overview

Provide technical support to the Ministry of Justice within the EU-UNDP GREAT Project, assisting in the development and implementation of project activities, and supporting legal reforms and transitional justice processes.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in the development of concept notes, strategies, workplans, and implementation of project activities.
• Support the preparation, filing, compilation, and dissemination of project-related documents.
• Provide daily administrative and programmatic support to the Ministry.
• Participate in and support the organization of trainings for the Ministry.
• Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Ensure timely and effective coordination of project activities with national stakeholders.
• Provide programmatic, operational, and administrative support to the Ministry.
• Support the review and revision of key legislation and facilitate implementation.
• Support the organization of workshops and training sessions.
• Support sensitization and advocacy activities for the passage of Bills.
• Undertake legal research and analysis.
• Coordinate linkages and communication between the Ministry of Justice, Gambia Bar Association, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Secretariat.
• Support record-keeping, data entry, organization, and presentation of information.
• Contribute to the development of capacity development tools, including training materials.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience in government, a law firm, a non-profit organization, or academia.
• At least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in legal analysis, research, and writing.
• Experience as a judicial/legal clerk, legal officer, or legal professional in a related field is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree combined with an additional three (3) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: • English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 17 months

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: