Overview
The role supports the Government of Malawi in strengthening its institutional and legal frameworks related to Geographical Indications (GI) in line with international standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Organize update calls with the project team.
- Submit draft deliverables to LEGN for legal clearance and project team for project clearance.
- Review and finalize draft reports and GI legal provisions.
- Facilitate institutional dialogue and coordination with relevant ministries, departments, and authorities.
- Provide legal advice on institutional mandates, roles, and responsibilities for GI administration, certification, and protection.
- Develop model legal templates and guidance documents for the creation and governance of GI Inter‑Professional Associations.
- Design and deliver legal orientation sessions or capacity-building workshops.
- Contribute to the documentation of legal best practices and lessons learned.
- Develop a practical roadmap for the adoption and implementation of the GI legal framework.
- Prepare guidance and procedures for the legal registration and governance of GI Inter‑Professional Associations.
- Provide legal support to the development and registration of pilot GI Inter‑Professional Associations.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in legal analysis and legal drafting.
- Experience in working with government ministries, particularly on policy formulation, legal advice, or regulatory reform.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Law.
- Consultants with bachelor`s degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
