Chemonics seeks short-term National Legal Specialist

Chemonics seeks a short-term National Legal Specialist for the USAID-funded
Indonesia Marine and Climate Support project in Indonesia. The project aims
to sustainably manage Indonesia’s marine and coastal ecosystems.

The National Legal Specialist will work in coordination with the
International Legal Specialist to improve MMAF’s understanding of
international agreements and forums created for management of marine and
fisheries issues including international dispute settlement mechanisms,
state rights and obligations related to the marine environment, fisheries
and scientific research; and provide recommendations to strengthen
Indonesia’s ability to participate in and benefit from international
mechanisms established under UNCLOS 1982.

Responsibilities include:

· Review GOI institutional arrangements for implementing the range
of international agreements with respect to marine and fisheries issues. **

· Analysis of GOI performance and obstacles in fulfilling its
international rights and obligations.

· Conduct focus group discussions and meetings to facilitate
assignment implementation.

· Organize a workshop for GOI and other stakeholders to improve
their understanding of international agreements, forums and procedures.

· Assist the International Legal Specialist to develop a technical
report and road maps for designing and implementing a national ocean policy
and area management plans for monitoring their effectiveness

Qualifications:

· At least six years of experience working in policy and advising
government at the national and local levels.

· Law degree or relevant experience.

· Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to
fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.

· Strong English writing and speaking skills required.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with the
subject: “National Legal Specialist” to IMACS.project@ gmail.com as soon as
possible but no later than September 13, 2011. Finalists will be contacted.