Starting Date: 09/12/2011
Description:
Make a difference in an emerging democracy. Liberia is a small, coastal nation in West Africa with a troubled history and a promising future. Supporting the Minister of Justice and Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs, you will take a leading role analyzing all legal issues that pertain to the Liberian economy. Liberia Fellows are placed in senior, strategic positions inside the Government of Liberia by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. They work at the highest level of government, typically supporting a senior minister, but with their own portfolio of deliverables. The one-year fellowship covers all living expenses, health insurance, and transportation, as well as a modest stipend to enjoy life and travels in Monrovia, Liberia. This position is funded by Humanity United.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting the Minister of Justice and Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs, you will take a leading role analyzing all legal issues that pertain to the Liberian economy. Working with national-level institutions including the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee, you will engage in the negotiating and monitoring of foreign investment agreements, often in the natural resource sector. Working with state-owned enterprises and other government agencies, you will assist in legal negotiations with private parties, representing the Government s interests. One of your roles will be to ensure that Liberia s risks are appropriately managed from a legal perspective. You will assist in the design of policy as well as law.
QUALIFICATIONS
• A law degree with experience or interest in project finance, property, and legal policy.
• Excellent research and writing skills along with the ability to anticipate problems, initiate action and take ownership of resolving assigned issues in a timely manner.
• Complete confidence with quantitative methods and statistical analysis.
• Expertise in economics, agriculture, trade policy and commercial law are especially desirable.
• High ethical, moral and personal standards in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.
• A team player capable of multi-tasking and independently prioritizing and handling a number of matters concurrently to satisfactory completion.
• Ability to take direction and guidance well and flexibility to assist on projects that may be outside immediate area of responsibility.
• Willingness to travel and spend time in rural areas working with county Government officials.
• Prior experience in working in developing countries is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the history, culture and political-economic environment of Liberia.
Benefits:
Fellows will be employed by JSI, a leading international public health organization, but will report on a daily basis to the relevant senior government official. Fellows will receive a stipend of $35,000 with a $500 monthly housing allowance, $500 monthly transportation allowance, international health and evacuation insurance, and will be expected to work in Monrovia for one year, with the possibility of an extension for a second year. In addition, the program will provide an economy class round trip ticket. Fellowship assignments will begin in September 2011. Fellows will be expected to complete a short paper on their experience by the end of their assignment.
How to Apply:
The application process is being managed by JSI. Applicants should submit a cover letter of no more than two pages describing key qualifications, areas of expertise, and career objectives, along with a CV/resume by close of business Monday, August 15, 2011 to: Andrew Swindell, JSI, aswindell@jsi.com. Please indicate Liberian Law Economic Policy Application in the subject line.
JSI is committed to attracting and maintaining a diverse and dedicated workforce. Minorities, women and developing country nationals with I-9 employment status are encouraged to apply.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 08/15/2011.
No phone calls please.
Principals only please.
JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D
