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International Development Law Organization

Viale Vaticano, 106

00165 Rome, Italy

39 06 40403200

www.idlo.int

Energy Law ExpertNairobi, Kenya

Consultancy

IDLO empowers people and enables

governments to reform law and

institutions to promote peace, justice,

social development and sustainable

economic growth.

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IDLO seeks an Energy Law Expert to assist in the implementation of the Strengthening Legal Frameworks for

Energy in Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and finalize the legal assessment methodology and related assessment tools;

Lead the research required for legal briefs and end user reports;

Draft technical legal briefs and end user reports;

Engage and build relationships with key stakeholders in Kenya with a view to implementing IDLOs

participatory planning and coordination processes, achieving stakeholder buy-in for the project; and

Support and participate in in-country consultation meetings, as required.

The Consultancy

About IDLOThe International Development Law Organization (IDLO) works to enable governments and empower people to

reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, and sustainable development.

IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes justice, peace and development by providing legal

expertise to governments, multilateral and civil society organizations. It seeks to enhance human rights, economicgrowth and good governance through technical assistance on judicial and legal reform, capacity-building and legal

empowerment programs and projects. Bringing together a range of diverse local, national and international

stakeholders and working in an enabling rather than directive or prescriptive way, IDLO acts as a catalyst for socialchange. It prides itself on its flexibility, speed and entrepreneurial spirit.

While IDLO works in all developing regions of the world, it has significant operations in countries emerging from

conflict. IDLO is the only intergovernmental organization with an exclusive mandate to promote the rule of law. It

currently has 27 Member Parties and benefits from the collective wisdom of a prestigious International Advisory

Council.

To learn more about IDLO, please visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter @IDLOnews.

IDLO is currently undertaking a program funded by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

through its Fund for International Development (OFID) to strengthen legal frameworks for investment in energy in

Africa, building on leading examples of reform from Kenya. The program aims to build understanding and capacityto undertake legal and institutional reform in the energy sector across Africa, to promote sustainable economic

development.

Introduction

The successful candidate will have an advanced academic degree, such as a Masters or PhD, in any field of

research with at least 10 15 years experience in the field of energy, sustainable development and/or investment(or commensurate academic experience).

A Lawyer (LL.B. qualification), with extensive experience of the Kenyan legal framework is required. Strong

technical expertise in energy law and regulation, including renewable energy technologies and laws of investment

is necessary.He/she must have an extensive understanding of the recent reforms to energy regulation in Kenya. Publications in

the field of energy law, environmental law, laws relating to natural resources, climate change, low-carbon finance

and investment or rural development is desirable

The consultancy will consist of a time commitment of 12 months with intermittent assingments, from May 2013 to

April 2014. The expected compensation for this position is 6,500, payable upon receipt of agreed-upon

deliverables.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome andencourage diverse applications.

To apply, please visit IDLOs employment website at www.idlo.int/jobsPC.

How to Apply