Deadline: 24 November 2021
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of National Legal Specialist in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The duration of this post is 8 months.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Key Job Responsibilities
The National Legal Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Develop a work plan for the consultancy including timeframes for regular updates to the national coordinator, legal and policy international consultants and HQ technical and legal advisors.
- Conduct an assessment focused on the existing legal and policy framework in Cambodia in accordance with provided guidance, including.
- Prepare a PPT presentation with the main findings of the analysis and recommendations.
- Support the formulation of relevant legislation upon request (e.g. integration of NGS into legislation).
- Present the legal analysis and proposed legislation (if applicable) to the pertinent authorities, at FAO’s request.
- Provide technical input to an outline of short manuals with global guidance on how to integrate school meal NGS within legal and policy frameworks.
- Participate in regular project meetings at the country and global levels.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must have:
- Advanced University Degree in law.
- At least 5 year’s relevant working experience in analysis policy of policy and legal frameworks (experience in food/nutrition and health law will be given priority consideration).
- Working knowledge of English and Khmer.
- Nationality of Cambodia.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications through online process.
For more information, visit FAO.
