Legal Expert
| Immediate Opening, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
| Consultants, Short-Term | |
| Country: | Pakistan |
Summary about the project
Founded in 1985, Cowater International Inc. has built a global reputation for excellence in the world of management consulting in international development. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and with experience in more than 65 countries, CowaterSogema has established itself as Canada's leading management consulting firm in international development.
Cowater International Inc. will implement an upcoming project Women Empowerment and Political Participation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (WEPP-KP) which aims to increase the political participation and enjoyment of rights by women, particularly young and marginalised women and those at-risk.
Summary of position
The purpose of this consultancy is to draft the Rules for Women Property Act 2019 in collaboration with the KPCSW.
Key responsibilities
The consultant will achieve the following objectives:
- Engage with KPCSW in the drafting of Rules for Women Property Act 2019;
- Draft the Rules for Women Property Act 2019 in close consultation with KPCSW, SW, SE & WED and the Department of Law; and
- Validate with stakeholders and finalize the draft Rules for Women Property Act 2019.
The consultant will review the rules of other special laws related to women, to understand the standards used and draft the rules in conformity of the KP Government Rules of Business. The Drafting of Rules should be participatory and consultative. The consultant will conduct consultation meetings with KPCSW, SW, SE & WED and the Department of Law in advance of and during the drafting of the rules. It is expected that the drafting of the rules will be built around broad consultation to help validate, expand and improve the formulation of the draft rules.
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No. |
Activity |
Timeline (days) |
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1. |
Review rules of special laws related to women, and the KP Government rules of business |
1 |
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2. |
Conduct rapid capacity assessment of legal review/drafting capacity within KPCSW |
2 |
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3. |
Draft the rules for Women Property Act 2019 |
5 |
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4. |
Conduct validation workshop with KPCSW, SW, SE & WED and the Law Department |
1 |
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5. |
Revise rules to incorporate feedback from stakeholders |
1 |
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6. |
Submit final rules, along with final assignment report |
2 |
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Total days |
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12 |
Job requirements
Education:
- Advanced degree in Law, LLB/LLM, policy-making or related discipline;
Minimum Experience:
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in drafting Rules, Regulations and Laws for Government in Pakistan;
Essential Skills:
- Well versant on KP Government rules of business;
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislative drafting principles and practices;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and machinery of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa;
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret legislation, Public Service Rules and Regulations and Operating Procedures;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work well with diverse people;
- Experience with gender equality, women’s empowerment and human rights-related laws is a distinct advantage.
Employment conditions:
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Criteria |
Maximum score achievable |
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Company / Consultant’s profile (responding to the requisite skills and experience listed in point 7, above) |
30 points |
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Sample of previous work |
30 points |
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Proposed budget (inclusive of fee rate and expenses) |
20 points |
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Proposed approach and methodology |
30 points |
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Payment |
Schedule |
Percentage |
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1 |
Upon signing of the contract |
10% |
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2 |
Upon submission of the draft rules prior to validation |
60% |
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3 |
Upon submission of final rules and assignment report |
30% |
Application Process
For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed:
1) a profile or CV responding to the requisite skills and experience listed above,
2) a sample of your previous written work,
3) a proposed budget for the assignment, and
4) a proposed approach and methodology for the assignment
Applicants who do not submit all four of these items will automatically be disqualified from the process.
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About us
With more than 34 years’ experience, Cowater International is Canada’s global leader in management consulting services specializing in international development and has managed the implementation of over 800 projects in more than 80 countries around the globe. We work with governments, partner organizations, communities and civil society to design and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, financial and environmental impacts. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2017 and 2018. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Cowater International also has corporate offices in Montreal, Quebec, Paris, France, Pretoria, South Africa, and London, United Kingdom, Nairobi, Kenya in addition to project offices in a wide variety of other locations across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow with Cowater International.