Hiring Legal Policy Adviser by Cardno
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The Program – Solomon Islands Justice Program
The current SIJP will conclude on 30 June 2021 with a new program to run for four years from 1 July 2021. The new program works towards the Solomon Islands Government’s overall vision for the justice sector as expressed in the Justice Sector Strategic Framework; “Communities in Solomon Islands have greater access to a credible justice system that supports the rule of law”.
The program’s proposed end of program outcomes reflect SIG’s Justice Sector Strategic Framework. They are:
Justice sector agencies are increasingly capable of delivering core services;
Legislation is supported by sound policy development, is clearly written and well understood;
Access to justice for Solomon Islanders is improved; and
Good practice in leadership, decision making, public sector management and community engagement is increasingly demonstrated in the justice sector.
SIJP works with a number of agencies including the:
Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs;
Attorney-General’s Chambers;
National Judiciary (including the High Court and Magistrates Court);
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions;
Public Solicitor’s Office;
Police Prosecutions Directorate;
Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI); and
Non-government stakeholders.
SIJP’s Access to Justice programming also includes partners such as World Bank, UNDP, Save the Children, Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT) and the Solomon Islands Environmental Law Association (with Environmental Defence Office of New South Wales). The program also works closely with the Solomon Islands Governance Program and the Australian Federal Police’s Solomon Island Police Development Program.
The role
The Legal Policy Adviser will mentor and develop the capacity of individual counterparts to effectively, and with increasing independence over time:
Plan and conduct policy research and stakeholder consultations, as appropriate to each piece of requested legal policy development;
Undertake legislative review and analysis, prepare briefings and provide accurate and informed advice to the Minister, Cabinet and Permanent Secretary and other stakeholders as requested;
Prepare clear legislative drafting instructions for the Attorney Generals Chambers;
Support legislation and policy processes, including with the Attorney Generals Chambers; and
Engage with the Solomon Islands Bar Association on legal policy issues including regulation of the legal profession.
The adviser will also strengthen organisational and institutional capacity to:
Enhance awareness and understanding amongst target audiences and users of legal policy and legal policy advice of the role and processes for legal policy development and how to best use policy advice, briefing materials and legislative reviews;
Identify a pool of suitable external expertise that may be engaged directly by MJLA in the future to assist in specific areas of legal policy development.
For further information, please copy paste this link to access the Terms of Reference detailing responsibilities and selection criteria:
https://www.cardno.com/media/5543/sta-legal-policy-adviser-final.pdf
About you
You will be a motivated and proactive individual with the right combination of experience, talent, energy and a commitment to technical excellence. You will also have:
Qualifications in law, justice or a relevant area (post-graduate qualifications are desirable).
Extensive experience in the provision of legal policy advice and/or public policy advice to executive government.
Proven experience in the management and implementation of complex legal projects, including undertaking stakeholder consultation processes, with people from varied professional, cultural and language backgrounds.
Proven ability to conduct policy and legislative review and provide clear and concise advice, analysis and research for a senior executive audience and drafting instructions.
Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and social inclusion particularly in planning, practices and in support of service delivery.
A demonstrated personal commitment and success with building the capacity of a team, including mentoring, coaching and further professional development.
A sound (or the capacity to quickly acquire) an understanding of Solomon Islands or Pacific development context.
Desired Personal Attributes
Strong interpersonal, communication, representational and cross-cultural skills;
Commitment to teamwork, coaching and mentoring other people and ability to build constructive and effective relationships; and
Patience, tolerance, resilience, flexibility and a preparedness to work with limited resources within a challenging environment.
Remuneration
This position is classified under DFAT’s Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) as Discipline C, Level 3/4 and will be offered at a level commensurate to the successful candidate’s experience relevant to the role.
To access the ARF rates, please copy and paste the following link: https://bit.ly/2KdcPoo
Location and travel requirements
The position will be based in Honiara with regular provincial travel required.
Why join Cardno?
Cardno offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.
By joining Cardno, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
How to apply?
We welcome your interest in joining the Cardno team. Click the "apply" button to submit your application online with the reference number CID/MN/SIRF/LPA by Wednesday 13th May 2020. Your application must include the following:
Your CV; and
Completed application form in lieu of a cover letter. Please copy paste this link to access the application form: https://bit.ly/2VgsZ6I
About Cardno
We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.
Cardno is committed to Child Protection in all fields. Cardno is an equal opportunity employer. Any offer of employment will require criminal record clearance.
