Consultant to Develop a Regulatory Framework for Accreditation of Paralegal Education and Licensing Guide at IDLO - International Development Law Organization

THE ASSIGNMENT

In this regard, the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) has partnered with the Council for Legal Education (CLE)to engage a consultant to develop the regulatory framework for the accreditation of paralegal education and licensing guide and a licensing guide for paralegal education providers. The Consultant’s duties and responsibilities will include the following:

•  Carry out an inception meeting with the CLE and IDLO to discuss the TORs and scope of the assignment, methodology, and expectations, and develop an inception report demonstrating an understanding of the assignment.
•  Conduct comprehensive desk research of the context of legal aid service provision, emerging trends, and best practices in regulating legal aid education, including from comparative jurisdictions.
•  Hold sector-wide stakeholder meetings convened by CLE, and IDLO, to discuss and collate feedback to enrich the development of the regulatory framework for accreditation of paralegal education and a licensing guide.
•  Develop the first draft of the regulatory framework for accreditation of paralegal education as subsidiary legislation to the Legal Education Act 2012
•  Develop a first draft of the paralegal education licensing guide for paralegal education providers.
•  Present the draft regulatory framework for accreditation of paralegal education and licensing guide in stakeholder consultative meetings organised by CLE, and IDLO, for feedback.
•  Consider the feedback from stakeholder consultations into the final regulatory framework for accreditation of paralegal education and licensing guide and present the same during a validation meeting to be convened by CLE and IDLO.
•  Refine and submit the final draft regulatory framework for paralegal education and licensing guide accreditation.

DELIVERABLES

•  An Inception Report detailing the methodology, timelines, work plan, potential risks, and mitigation measures.
•  Draft regulatory framework for accreditation of paralegal education and licensing guide for paralegal education providers for validation with stakeholders.
•  The final regulatory framework for accreditation of paralegal education and licensing guide is presented in a publication format.
•  An Assignment Completion Report and sources of information relied upon.

DURATION

The consultancy contracts will run for three months, from December 2022 to February 2023.

Job Requirements

The Consultant should have the following skills, qualifications, and experience: Education

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Law, social sciences, development, or related discipline from a university recognised in Kenya.
•  A master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.

Work experience

•  A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in access to justice, legal aid, alternative dispute resolution, or any other related field of practice.
•  Demonstrated skills and experience in legislative drafting.
•  Sound knowledge of ongoing access to justice reforms in the justice sector.
•  At least one publication in a related field of study

Technical competencies

•  Demonstrated legal analysis and writing skills, including proof of writing.
•  Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
•  Excellent work ethic founded on the principles of integrity and confidentiality.
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and other relevant computer applications.