UNDP Jobs - 86070- LTA – National Legal Consultant for the Integrated

LTA – National Legal Consultant for the Integrated Solid Waste Management System.

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Jul-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

10 months with a maximum of 50 working-days

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

10 months with a maximum of 50 working-days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Based on Law 80 of October 2018, the Ministry of Environment is currently preparing the strategy and structures needed to implement an integrated solid waste management system in Lebanon. To date, the country has been relying on either emergency plans created post-crisis and on outdated legislation or fragmented ones. Legislation tackling Solid Waste Management (SWM) have been indirectly addressing the issue and roles and responsibilities of national partners.
The law aims at establishing the framework regulating SWM in Lebanon, for both non-hazardous and hazardous waste. The main principles it introduces include:
1. Set environmental principles related to SWM;
2. Set priority in reduction of waste generation and disposal;
3. Promote source separation and recycling as well as waste treatment and energy recovery, prior to disposal;
4. Address cost recovery issues;
5. Re-define the institutional framework for solid waste management
In specific and according to article 10 of the law, the MoE is responsible to develop the National Strategy
on ISWM which will be adopted by the CoM. Moreover, the ISWM law has requested in article 13 the
establishment of a National Solid Waste Management Authority and the development of several
applicable decrees and decisions. This Authority is set to be as a new structure involved in SWM having
financial and administrative independence which will govern the development of the projects that will
ensure the implementation of National Strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of the consultancy is to support the MoE in the development of the legal decrees, decrees and other texts to meet the requirements of the ISWM law (80/2018).
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance of the UNDP Solid Waste Advisor, the UNDP team at the Ministry of Environment (MoE), and in full consultation with the national focal point at the Ministry, the Consultant will assume the lead responsibility of preparing the outputs mentioned herewith as a
minimum:
1. Provide expert opinion on legal matters related to solid waste management, including
administrative law, environmental law, international law, etc.
2. International literature review on legislation covering Solid Waste sector with particular focus on
the European Union policies
3. Revise elaborate and comment on draft legislation proposed by MoE
4. Assist in drafting laws, application decrees and ministerial decisions for solid waste management, including but not limited to decrees such as:
- National Solid Waste Management Authority (its system and scope of work)
Ministerial Decisions:
- Local Solid Waste Management Programs
- Coordination Committee ToRs:
- Collection and Sweeping for Municipalities
5. Establish and support the MoE in the development of the legal aspect of the National Solid Waste
Management Authority System, and its scope of work.
6. Advise on environmental compliance and enforcement from a legal perspective, including
prosecution and suggest innovative approaches to strengthen compliance
7. Assist the ISWM MoE project and/or UNDP in any other legal issues related to the sector.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Proficiency in the English and Arabic language.
Demonstrable analytical skills, such as an extensive list of publications, etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as ability to establish and maintain good relationship with stakeholders.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Knowledge of the UN preferable.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

University degree in Law.
Master ‘s degree in Environmental Law is an asset

Years of experience:

Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.

Technical experience:

Experience of the Lebanese public sector and/or national public legislative context.
Knowledge of the UN is an asset. - Experience in the field of environmental policy is an asset.

How to apply:
The consultancy is open for all national consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal.
Submissions through any other media will not be considered.
The application must include all of the following documents:

1. P11,
2. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and
3. Financial proposal

All files shall be submitted in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.
It has been observed that bidders don’t submit all requested documents and thus reducing their chance to be selected for a contract with UNDP. before you submit your offer please revise that the application is complete and comprises all four (4) documents.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.