Technical Specialist (Legal and Policy) – SB-4
Type of requisition: PSA.NAT
Organizational Unit: FAO Representation in Cambodia
Duration: 06 months with possibility of extension
Reporting Lines
The Technical Specialist (Legal and Policy) reports directly to Fisheries Officer. Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Cambodia and the Technical Advisor (Fisheries), the incumbent will work in coordination with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and under the technical supervision of Legal Officers and Experts of the Development Law Service of the Legal Office (LEGN) (FAO Legal team) and the direct supervision of the Technical Assistance Team (TAT) and in close collaboration with Project Team Output Leads, the Fisheries Administration (FiA) of the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and its Cantonments (FiAC) ) and other Government agencies to carry out the following tasks.
Technical Focus
The Technical Specialist (Legal and Policy) will provide legal advice and assistance for the revision of the new fisheries law, sub-decrees and prakas; and providing support to FiA in developing the Strategic Planning Framework (SPF), CFi Strategic Plan, and improving the coastal fisheries governance framework.
- Work with the CAPFISH Capture team leads, FiA, and FAO Legal Team to develop and implement a workplan aligned to the FiA Budget Support annual workplan and budget (AWPB);
- In close collaboration with FAO Legal Team and the CAPFISH Capture Output Team 3, assist FiA in the overall process towards the enactment of the new Fisheries Law;
- In consultation with the Technical Advisor, he/she will provide technical support to the government counterparts on developing and consulting on prioritized subsidiary legal frameworks for the new fisheries law (i.e. sub-decrees and prakas for marine fisheries and CFi), national policies and strategic plans, including the SPF and CFi strategic plan;
- Support Output 3 team and other relevant consultants in adapting the Modern Fisheries Communities (MFC) concept for Fisheries and CFi/CFR and to ensure food security and safeguarding of fishing communities;
- Support translation of Draft Fisheries Law submitted by FIA, secondary legislation, proclamations (Prakas) and Sub-Decrees, and other relevant documents to facilitate review by the FAO Legal Team and relevant Output Teams;
- Support Technical Advisor in developing FiA capacity development strategies, plan for the new Fisheries Law, its subsidiary regulations, and awareness raising activities. This may include modules on training and C&V materials;
- Support project and FiA monitoring and evaluation activities including the establishment of baselines, progress reporting and work planning in relation to the new Fisheries Law;
- Support Technical Advisor for the advocacy and implementation of the FiA Policy and Strategic Framework for Gender Equality Promotion and Child Labour Elimination in the Fisheries Sector (2022-2030);
- Work closely with the project Technical Advisor and gender specialist to assist FiA and relevant stakeholders on the integration of gender equality, indigenous people’s rights and youth, as well as child labour elimination issues into budgeted workplans;
- In close collaboration with the Output 3 Team Lead, Technical Advisor – Fisheries, FAO LEGN, TAT, and other relevant project staff and consultants, facilitate and support timely and effective FAO collaboration with government partners and stakeholders in meetings, consultations, and project implementation;
- Facilitate regular meetings on laws and policies between FAO-CAPFISH project and FiA senior management team requiring intervention by DG and the Legal Team;
- Prepare and communicate updates with the FAO teams on important decisions and relevant information related to laws and policies in the fisheries sector from FiA, MAFF, and relevant governmental agencies or partners;
- Participate in the Technical Working groups (TWGFi) and support FiA in the facilitation of workshops and meetings as required;
- Support drafting and the compilation of documentation pertaining to the project’s exit strategy, including lessons learned;
- Undertake travel and work related to the above TORs as agreed by the FAO Representative in Cambodia in consultation with the CAPFISH, Technical Assistance Team and FAO Legal Team as appropriate;
- Perform other relevant duties as requested by FAO.
- Minimum Requirements
- Advanced University Degree in International law, public policy, international relations, political science, or a related field
- At least five years of relevant experience in providing advice to national or international bodies in analysing policy and legal frameworks
- Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English
- National of Cambodia or resident of the country with valid work permit
- FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
- Technical/Functional Skills
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
- Experience with legal and summarizing findings and familiarity with reviewing policy documents, contracts, or legislation
- Assistance in drafting memos, briefs, or regulatory summaries
- Familiarity with FAO and EU project procedures is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to build technical capacity of government counterparts and fisheries stakeholders
- Experience working in Cambodia or in south-east Asia is considered an asset
