Energy Law Expert

Nairobi, Kenya Consultancy

IDLO empowers people and enables governments to reform law and institutions to promote peace, justice, social development and sustainable economic growth.

International Development Law Organization Viale Vaticano, 106 00165 Rome, Italy 39 06 40403200 www.idlo.int

About IDLO
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) works to enable governments and empower people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, and sustainable development. IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes justice, peace and development by providing legal expertise to governments, multilateral and civil society organizations. It seeks to enhance human rights, economic growth and good governance through technical assistance on judicial and legal reform, capacity-building and legal empowerment programs and projects. Bringing together a range of diverse local, national and international stakeholders and working in an enabling rather than directive or prescriptive way, IDLO acts as a catalyst for social change. It prides itself on its flexibility, speed and entrepreneurial spirit. While IDLO works in all developing regions of the world, it has significant operations in countries emerging from conflict. IDLO is the only intergovernmental organization with an exclusive mandate to promote the rule of law. It currently has 27 Member Parties and benefits from the collective wisdom of a prestigious International Advisory Council. To learn more about IDLO, please visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter @IDLOnews.

Introduction
IDLO is currently undertaking a program funded by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) through its Fund for International Development (OFID) to strengthen legal frameworks for investment in energy in Africa, building on leading examples of reform from Kenya. The program aims to build understanding and capacity to undertake legal and institutional reform in the energy sector across Africa, to promote sustainable economic development.

The Consultancy
IDLO seeks an Energy Law Expert to assist in the implementation of the Strengthening Legal Frameworks for Energy in Africa. Duties and Responsibilities: Review and finalize the legal assessment methodology and related assessment tools;

Lead the research required for legal briefs and end user reports; Draft technical legal briefs and end user reports; Engage and build relationships with key stakeholders in Kenya with a view to implementing IDLOs participatory planning and coordination processes, achieving stakeholder buy-in for the project; and Support and participate in in-country consultation meetings, as required.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

The successful candidate will have an advanced academic degree, such as a Masters or PhD, in any field of research with at least 10 15 years experience in the field of energy, sustainable development and/or investment (or commensurate academic experience). A Lawyer (LL.B. qualification), with extensive experience of the Kenyan legal framework is required. Strong technical expertise in energy law and regulation, including renewable energy technologies and laws of investment is necessary. He/she must have an extensive understanding of the recent reforms to energy regulation in Kenya. Publications in the field of energy law, environmental law, laws relating to natural resources, climate change, low-carbon finance and investment or rural development is desirable The consultancy will consist of a time commitment of 12 months with intermittent assingments, from May 2013 to April 2014. The expected compensation for this position is 6,500, payable upon receipt of agreed-upon deliverables.

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 IDLOs employment website at www.idlo.int/jobsPC.