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Counsel (Law and Policy Reform)

Asian Development Bank (ADB) | Apply By 14 January 2011

Office of the General Counsel

Job Purpose:

Support the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) in achieving its key result areas by contributing to the development and mainstreaming of ADB’s law and policy reform program, including designing and implementing technical assistance projects within ADB’s developing member countries and across the region, as well as advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building. Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for critical tasks.

Expected Outcomes:

a. Law and Policy Reform
- Provide legal due diligence in ADB operations, including the identification of law and policy reform issues and solutions.
- Provide support in the development and implementation of law and policy reform projects.
- Contribute to establishing an LPR community of practice as part of ADB’s broader governance/public management work.
- Develops strategies and frameworks for law and policy reform in line with ADB’s overall strategy.

b. Knowledge Sharing
- Participate in and contribute to relevant internal and external training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.

c. Staff Supervision
- Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

Educational Requirements:

A University degree, preferably at post-graduate level, and admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADB’s member countries

Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:

- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
- At least 6 years of relevant legal experience with practical experience in the formulation and implementation of development projects, including law and policy reform interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the core competency requirements of the position
- Able to work in multi-cultural and multi-skilled teams
- Able to inspire trust and confidence and promote a strong culture of honesty, trust, and openness
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Must be able to present and defend complex legal arguments and issues with a high degree of competence
- International experience working in several countries

Core Competencies:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills applicable to legal issues
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to law, including demonstrated ability to gather facts, and to apply legal concepts to facts; understand and interpret legal opinions, regulations and statutes; conduct legal research; draft and negotiate legal documentation
- Uses technical expertise to advise and support others within and outside ADB by providing legal advice that is clear, concise, consistent and comprehensive

Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs
- Able to work effectively with clients
- Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements

Achieving Results
- Ensures own work contributes to achieving Office level results
- Regularly reviews progress to ensure work is on target
- Prioritizes own and others’ work to achieve key results areas

Working Together
- Develops the team skills of team members
- Encourages cooperation within and between teams and promotes the value of diversity in teams, such as in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- Facilitates conflict resolution within the team

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Helps staff to find a variety of ways to learn and develop
- Empowers staff to make improvements
- Encourages the team to learn from each other