Chemonics seeks a
short-term land policy review consultant for a USAID-funded program to build
institutional capacity for research on land-related issues and strengthen
understanding of land law and policy among citizens and the government in
Rwanda. The consultant will conduct an assessment and develop a plan for a
comprehensive revie
w of Rwanda’s 2004 Land Policy. The origin of the policy
dates back to 2000, when drafting of the law began. Although many principles
enshrined in the policy appear to remain relevant today, the land sector in
Rwanda has undergone significant transformation. New realities and conditions
have emerged in such realms as urban growth, climate change, environmental
conditions, refugees, land pressures, and land disputes. Given the breadth and
magnitude of these changes, an assessment of the suitability of the present
policy to guide the land sector in addressing present and future challenges is
needed.
The consultant will
assess the need for review of the Rwanda 2004 Land Policy, and design a plan
for a comprehensive review of it by working in collaboration with key
government and nongovernment stakeholders. Slated to begin in mid-January and
end in May, the position has an estimated duration of 35 days. This time period
includes both desk-based research and one or more trips to Rwanda. We are
looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives
of people around the world.
Responsibilities
include:
- Draft a
preliminary report on the process framing the development of the 2004 Land
Policy; consultative processes for policy development and review applied
in other country contexts; and current realities in the land sector,
policies, law, and institutional framework for land governance, drawn
entirely from secondary source research - Draft a
guide for interviewing key informants and a list of proposed key
informants to interview, and conduct the interviews - Draft a
report on assessment findings that draws on both primary and secondary
sources - Present
assessment findings to MINIRENA, RNRA, and LAND Project counterparts - Draft a
proposed plan for a comprehensive review of the 2004 Land Policy - Present
assessment findings and a proposed plan for review of the 2004 Land Policy
at a multistakeholder forum - Write a
final report combining both the assessment findings and the proposed plan
for the review of the 2004 Land Policy that reports on and takes into
account feedback received from MINIRENA, RNRA, LAND Project, and other
stakeholders
Qualifications:
- LL.M.
or Ph.D. in law, legal anthropology, or other law-related field - Minimum
10 years of experience in land or other natural resources-related field,
preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa - Significant
experience engaging in reviews of policy related to land or other natural
resources - Demonstrated
skills in qualitative research, including key informant interviews - Significant
experience designing processes for policy reviews that substantially
engage civil society and ordinary citizens - Familiarity
with Rwanda’s legal framework governing land and experience working in
Rwanda on land-related matters highly preferred - Excellent
English oral and written skills required; oral proficiency in French
desirable
Send electronic
submissions to rwandalandPRC@chemonics.com by December 31, 2014. Please include
“Land Policy Review Consultant” in the subject line. No telephone
inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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