CONSULTANCY – LOCAL LEGAL ADVISOR

Background

Strengthening the sustainability of the protected area system of Montenegro emerged as a major systematic effort to assist in capacity development of institutions and individuals mandated with protected, conservation and management of protected areas. The main objectives of this project are to expand and rationalize the protected area system in order to ensure better habitat representation and more secure conservation status as well as to strengthen the capacity of protected area institutions to more effectively manage a representative system of protected areas. Under the project “Catalyzing financial sustainability of protected areas in Montenegro’’ UNDP will assist in capacity development of institutions and individuals mandated with protection, conservation and management of protected areas.

Qualifications and expertise:

- University degree in Law; Advanced Degree in the relevant field would be an advantage.
- Proven relevant experience in development and implementation of similar activities;
- Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience;
- Familiarity with Public Administration Reform issues and institutions at central and local levels, especially in transitional economies, would be an advantage;
- Familiarity with national policy priorities in the area of Environment, economic development and public finance management;
- Familiar with nature protection related issues in the national context;
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate people in a complex political environment and achieve set goals under time pressure;
- Initiative and strong team-building, communication and negotiation skills;
- Ability to analyze and generalize;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Excellent communications and writing skills in domain;
- Knowledge of English and local language

Deadline: 01 March 2013

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