Legal Expert at IDLO - International Development Law Organization

• The expert is required to develop an online self-paced certification course on a rights-based approach to enforcing environmental and climate rights. The assignment also requires the expert to develop a pro se litigants manual that will be a comprehensive guide for individuals representing themselves (pro se) in environmental, land and climate litigation before the ELC.

The expert will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Develop a n online self-paced course on a rights-based approach to effectively adjudicating environmental, land, and climate rights.
• Develop a Pro-Se Litigant’s Manual with relevant resources and tools to facilitate self-representation on legal matters as a critical component of ensuring the judicial system is accessible to all justice seekers.
• Facilitate at least four inclusive validation forums for the above-mentioned products.

Deliverables
The Consultant will deliver the following;

• An inception report, including an annotated outline indicating an understanding of the assignment, a proposed work plan for the execution of the assignment, methodology, and timelines by the 7th day upon signing the contract.
• An online self-paced course on a rights-based approach to effectively adjudicating environmental, land, and climate rights.
• A pro-se litigant’s manual in a ready-to-print format.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law, public policy, environmental studies, development studies or any other related degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• A master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Policies, and guidelines as an added advantage.
• Minimum of 12 year’s experience in environmental and climate justice issues.

Technical competencies

• Demonstrated competencies in public policy development, including experience in developing service charters, developing guidelines, or monitoring tools.
• Experience in designing environmental policies, strategies, and public campaigns.
• Experience in designing environmental and climate justice guidelines.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environment and climate change.
• Experience working within or providing technical advisory services on environmental and climate change matters.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and editing skills.
• Excellent work ethic founded on integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality principles.