Legislative Drafting Advisor International Development Law Organization

International Development Law Organization

IDLO seeks to strengthen the rule of law and good governance in developing countries and countries in transition to provide security for the individual, to reduce poverty by protecting individual rights and economic activity, and by strengthening judicial and local
institutions to promote a viable legal framework for commerce, trade, and investment.

Legislative Drafting Advisor
Kenya-Based Consultancy opportunity
Commission of the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC)
Nairobi, Kenya

IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes legal, regulatory, and institutional reform to advance economic and social development in transitional and developing countries. Founded in 1983
and one of the leaders in rule of law assistance, IDLO uses its access to governments and interest groups of differing ideologies, as well as its expertise and vast stakeholder network, to create opportunity for those most in need.

About IDLO
Consultancy Opportunity
Legal Drafting Advisor—CIC
IDLO is pleased to count Kenya among its Member States, and was honoured to provide assistance to the Committee of Experts in Constitutional Review during the process to design the current Kenyan Constitution. IDLO has since been requested by the Government of Kenya to provide assistance in the process of implementation of the Constitution.

Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution
The Constitution of Kenya, promulgated in August 2010, provides for an independent Commission to oversee its implementation. The Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (“CIC”) is mandated, inter alia, to monitor, facilitate and oversee the development of legislation and administrative procedures required to implement the Constitution. The CIC will coordinate with the Attorney General and the Kenya Law Reform Commission in preparing the required legislation and to ensure that the letter and spirit of the Constitution is respected.

IDLO seeks a senior legislative drafter with at least ten (10) years of experience in legislative drafting in a common law jurisdiction. The ideal candidate should have experience in working in more than one country context, and experience and proven knowledge of the Kenyan legal and political system. The Consultant will be capable
of working long hours, responding rapidly to ad hoc requests, and meeting tight deadlines. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of Swahili languages is advantageous.

The CIC and IDLO seek a legislative drafting expert to act as an embedded advisor within the CIC. The consultancy is expected to last for a period of twelve (12) months. Under the supervision of the Chairman of the CIC or his delegate, the Legislative Drafting Advisor will be responsible for the following:
Assist in the technical review of draft bills;
Draft amendments to draft bills;
Provide substantive review of bills within his/her area of expertise;
Participate in CIC workshops and providing input regarding technical drafting issues;
Participate in internal CIC meetings, and meetings with partner institutions as requested;
Conduct training in legislative drafting techniques for CIC staff or others;
Coordinate regularly with Thematic Area managers to inform him/herself of historical, political, cultural or other specific in-country issues relevant to draft bills; and Provide regular reports to IDLO Field Program Manager.

How to Apply
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications. To apply, please visit IDLO’s employment website at www.idlo.int/jobs.