ABA ROLI Comparative Legal Analysis Consultant

SCOPE OF WORK
In line with the above, ABA ROLI is seeking a legal expert(s) with experience in comparative legal analysis in Africa, at both the national and regional/international levels. The specific purpose of the assignment will be to:
1.From a gender perspective, analyse the Angolan legal framework relevant to judicialnominations, ethics norms, rules for independence, procedural laws including the Civil andnew Criminal Procedure Code and the legal framework impacting access to justice forcitizens;
2.Undertake a comparative analysis of the Angolan legal framework with relevant regionalprovisions among Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. Internationalbest practices will also be considered;
3.Analyse the impact of the Angolan framework on judicial independence, operations of thecourts and access to justice for citizens;
4.Provide recommendations on reform of the legal frameworks, judicial reform and improvingaccess to justice as well the promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights

Bachelor’s and/or master's degree in law or international human rights law.
●At least 5-10 years of professional experience at national, regional or international levelsengaging in legal analysis, justice sector reforms, human rights work and access to justice.
●Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding and knowledge of the Angolan legalsystem, Angolan court operations and procedural law, African Human Rights Systems andmechanisms, and in-depth knowledge of other judicial systems in Southern Africa.
●Fluency in both Portuguese and English

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is a non-profit organization that implements legal reform programs. ABA ROLI has worked for over 25 years in more than 100 countries to promote the rule of law, advance human rights, strengthen judicial institutions, support legal professionals, and advance understanding of the law and rights of citizens by the public. To this end, ABA ROLI has established partnerships with a wide range of actors, including institutions in the justice sector (judges, prosecutors, public defense offices, mediation offices and national human rights institutions, investigators, and police), civil society organizations, bar associations, legal aid organizations, and lawyers, among others.
ABA ROLI’s work in Africa spans a variety of programming around the rule of law, access to justice, atrocity prevention as well as human rights protection and promotion. ABA ROLI’s Africa Division has country offices across the continent, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Liberia, Niger, South Africa, Sudan and Uganda.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested and qualified applicants must submit their CV and cover letter in English or Portuguese to [email protected] by March 8, 2024. The application must contain a cover letter demonstrating the suitability of the applicant for the assignment, a detailed curriculum vitae and a detailed budget.