Location :
Beirut, LEBANON
Application Deadline :
20-Nov-13
Type of Contract :
Individual Contract
Post Level :
International Consultant
Languages Required :
Arabic English French
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
29-Nov-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :
4 months from the date of contract signature
Expected Duration of Assignment :
4 months from the date of contract signature
Background
The LPDC is an inter-ministerial government body established by the Council of Ministers' decision number 89/2005 in October 2005; it is based at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. The LPDC is mandated to support the Lebanese Government by looking into the following four issues:
- Deal with matters related to the living, social, economic, legal and security aspects inside the camps of Palestinians living on Lebanese territory, in collaboration with UNRWA;
- Develop a mechanism to put an end to the Palestinian armed presence outside the camps;
- Initiate dialogue regarding the regulation and control of Palestinian weapons inside the camps;
- Study the possibility of establishing representative relations between Lebanon and Palestine.
With funding from the international community and management support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), LPDC grew in capacity and expanded its scope of activities. As such, the President of LPDC, with the assistance of UNDP, recruited a team to serve as a technical support unit to assist and expand LPDC's work. Alongside the committee, the LPDC team pursues a distinct mandate. This includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:
- Provide technical support and assistance in the application of government policy in all efforts and events relating to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon;
- Coordinate between the various ministries regarding the application of government policy;
- Collaborate with UNRWA on a range of issues including the improvement of refugee camps infrastructure
- Initiate and sustain dialogue with the various Palestinian groups and civil society organizations;
- Coordinate with international and Arab donor countries to raise funds for the implementation of new policies
- Promote dialogue and understanding between Lebanese and Palestinians;
- Maintain contacts with Lebanese political parties, religious leaders and civil society to promote government policy;
- Participate in relief operations and coordinate with relief recovery and reconstruction efforts during and after crises;
- Liaise with local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society groups.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the LPDC President and in coordination with the Project Manager and the Legal Officer, the Legal consultant will provide the following services:
- Draft a concept paper outlining the legal characteristics of an Observer State and the impact of this status within the frame of the Lebanese law;
- Identify the role of Lebanon in supporting the Palestinian statehood;
- Collect the available data and information on the existing Lebanese legal regulatory framework of the application of Reciprocity clause ( Right to work, Right to access to Social security services, Right to own property, Right to form associations, and other human rights);
- Assess the impact of the recognition of Palestine as a non-member observer state at the UN on the clause of reciprocity in general, namely the right to own property;
- Classify the implications of the recognition of Palestine as a non-member observer state at the UN on the Palestinian representation in Lebanon and on the right of Return;
- Identify the implications of the recognition of Palestine as a non-member observer state at the UN on the current status of the Palestinian official representation in Lebanon;
- Define the roles of each of the PLO, the Palestinian authority, the Palestinian embassy in the Lebanese territories and the diplomatic representation of Lebanon in the Palestinian territories after the recognition of Palestine as an observer state;
- Draft a proposal of a possible general revision of the Lebanese legal texts related to Palestinians rights in Lebanon, based on the recognition of Palestine State;
- Actively involve stakeholders in drafting this general revision.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
- Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment
Functional Competencies:
- Excellent writing skills;
- Deep knowledge of Lebanon and the socio-political dynamics at the human rights level;
- Fluency in Arabic and English. French is an asset;
- Proven experience in peace building;
- Knowledge of UNDP's approach and experiences in Peace Building is an asset.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- An advanced degree in Law.
Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Legal aspect of human rights including drafting law proposals and legal studies related to the Palestinian rights in the Lebanese legal system;
- Practicing law in the Lebanese courts.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in Arabic and English. French is an asset.
Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link:
http://www.undp.org.lb/procurement/procurementDetail.cfm
Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise your application will be considered incomplete.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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