Regulatory Drafting Expert at WYG International

WYG is tendering for an EU funded programme "Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery (PLEAD) Kenya"

The main scope of the contract is to develop an integrated approach at central and local level aimed at equality of all before the law, through improved access to and the expeditious delivery of justice, particularly in high-risk counties in Kenya.

The Regulatory Drafting Advisor shall assist the NLAS and its Board in drafting regulations to implement the Legal Aid Act of 2016. The estimated duration of the assignment is +- 3 months. The expert is expected to start as soon as possible after the signing of the service contract with the contractor. Therefore, immediately after signing the contract, the contractor will present the CV's of suitable candidates.

Qualifications and skills

• University level education (master's degree) in law or other relevant discipline.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• General professional experience
• At least 3 years working experience in the implementation or management of international development projects
• At least 3 years working experience in research, advice, and/or support to the drafting of laws or regulations authorized by legislation.
• Specific professional experience
• At least three 3 years working experience in legislation or regulation drafting
• Familiarity with common law systems of justice
• Knowledge of the Kenyan legal context would be an added advantage