Expertise RequiredWe are looking for resourceful, dynamic, and proactive individual with good interpersonal and communication skills and the following desired qualifications:
- University Degree in Law
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience relevant to the assignment
- Proven experience with legal research and drafting, specialization in constitutional and electoral law an asset.
- Prior experience supporting donor-funded, especially EU-funded, governance projects is an asset
The Expert must also demonstrate the following competencies:
- Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
- Effective project management, administrative, organisation and time management skills
- Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite of software.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to work effectively as a team player in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organisation.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Superior attitude - flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of non-routine tasks.
Scope of the Specific Assignment
- In this light, the project is looking at the possibility of engaging a junior legal expert to assist electoral reform activities.
Expected activities include (subject to change):
- Conduct legal research
- Support the drafting of recommendations on any other issue cognate to the electoral legal framework
- Assists the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions Of Nigeria in the finalization of the SIEC model law
- Assist the establishment and operationalization of ICEL and once fully operational lead the ICEL secretariat
- Assist EUSDGN partners in their efforts to consult electoral stakeholders on amendments needed in the electoral legal framework
