1. General objective

 

The objective of the assignment is to review the conflict-of-interest report and update its content, while also contributing to the strategy of its dissemination. The legal expert will play a pivotal role in identifying key areas for improvement, adding new concepts for combatting conflict of interest, identifying key stakeholders for dissemination, and advising on its publication methods and formats.

 

    1. Specific objectives

 

  1. Collaborate with the component manager to develop a comprehensive work plan for updating the report, outlining timelines, deliverables, and strategies.
  2. Revise the conflict-of-interest report through desk research and/or stakeholder interviews and amending it.
  3. Lead on the dissemination strategy which includes workshops, animation of sessions, and selecting the target audience for dissemination and publication.

 

    1. Anticipated results

 

Through this legal expertise, the project should thereafter be fully able to support the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), the Civil Service Board (CSB), the Court of Accounts (CoA), and the Central Inspection (CI) in implementing the recommendations of the conflict-of-interest report, to ultimately be able to perform its mandate to its full extent and sensitize the public on this important phenomenon.

 

 

  1. Description of the Expert's mission and Deliverables

 

1) Activities

 

  1. Revision and Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research to pinpoint areas that require revision and updates in the conflict-of-interest report. Proposing potential new areas of research.
  2. Dissemination Planning: Develop strategies for disseminating the report, including target audience, mode of presentation, workshop topics, and speakers.
  3. Animation of workshops: Conduct workshops on conflict-of-interest prevention, enforcement, and the role of oversight bodies.

 

2) Deliverables:

 

  • Monthly progress report
  • End of December: An up-to-date conflict-of-interest report, which includes a legal mapping, an assessment of the current legal gaps, and recommendations of the different provisions relating to conflict of interest in Lebanon, along with the role of the NACC, PPA, CSB, CoA, and CI in this regard.
  • Workshops to disseminate the content of the report, involving public stakeholders and civil society.

 

 

  1. Place, duration, and terms of performance.

 

    1. Hybrid with office visits and meetings depending on needs.

The engagement of the legal expert will be for a period of 3 months, with the possibility of extension based on project requirements and performance evaluations. The expert will work in hybrid mode remotely/onsite at Expertise France premises and collaborate with Expertise France and their partners on conducting assignments.

 

    1. Start date15/10/2024

 

    1. End date: 15/1/2025

 

 

  1. Qualifications and Expertise

 

    1. Number of experts per assignment: 1

 

    1. Profile of the designated expert(s) responsible for contract execution

 

Qualifications and skills:

 

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Law or equivalent.
  • 10 years of proven experience in the field of legal research and analysis, legal reform, public policy, etc.
  • Previous experience working with the public sector.
  • Previous experience working in governance, transparency, and anti-corruption.
  • Fluent in Arabic and English, French is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural/multinational environment.
  • Excellent planning and reporting skills.

 

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications to [email protected] 

The application must include:

 

For Companies

  • Annex I – complete Legal entity form including MOF registration and VAT number.
  • Annex II – complete financial identification form.
  • Financial Offer (detailing the daily rate for 12 Consultancy days).
  • A portfolio of similar experiences.
  • Signed copy of the terms of reference.
  • Copy of ID/Passport of the expert and owners.

For Individuals (freelance consultants)

    • Annex II – Complete financial identification form.
  • Financial Offer (detailing the daily rate for 12 Consultancy days).
    • MOF registration number.
    • A portfolio of similar experiences.
  • Signed copy of the terms of reference.
  • Copy of ID/Passport of the expert.

 

 

 

Submission deadline

All proposals must be submitted no later than September 30 th, 2024.

 

منتهية الصلاحية
آخر مدة للتقديم
السبت, 07. سبتمبر 2024
نوع الدعوة
دعوة لتقديم الاستشارات
قطاع(ات) التدخل:
المناصرة والتوعية
Remuneration range:
5000 to 6000 (USD)
Duration of Contract:
3 Months