National Legal Specialist

Organizational Setting

The EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed on 24 November 2017 on the margins of the Eastern Partnership Summit. The scope of the new Agreement is comprehensive, covering issues of EU competence and interests, which reflects the existing wide range cooperation in economic, trade and political areas, and sectoral policies. Among other areas, the parties will cooperate to promote the development of agriculture and rural communities, in particular through policy and legislation. One of the needs of the Ministry of Economy in the agricultural sector is the development of the draft Law on Agriculture.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Armenia, the direct technical supervision of the Legal Officer and in close cooperation with international and national experts, the Legal specialist will carry out the following activities.

Technical Focus

Provide legal support of the land reform activities carried out by the Ministry of Economy.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Participate in and contribute to the discussions on the draft “Law on Agriculture” • Revise the draft “Law on Agriculture” in light of its compliance with other legal acts of the Republic of Armenia as well as regional and international guidance, • Address the comments provided by the Government and present a final version as the second and final deliverable • Provide legal advice and support, as requested, to activities related to the draft “Law on Agriculture” carried out by the Ministry of Economy • Follow-up the adoption process of the “Law on Agriculture” by revising and addressing comments raised by the Government and Parliament • Prepare monthly progress reports • Provide inputs on relevant legal issues for FAOAM, as required

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in law, or an advance university degree in agriculture economics or a closely related field combined with a university degree in law; • Three years of relevant experience in food and agriculture legislation or closely related fields; • Working knowledge of Armenian and English. Knowledge of Russian is an asset; • National of Armenia or a legal resident in the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/ Functional Skills

• Good communication and writing skills.