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The USAID-funded Legal Reform Program in Uzbekistan, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development, is currently accepting expressions of interest for a Legal Specialist. 

Reporting directly to the Chief of Party, the Legal Specialist will serve as a member of the Legal Reform Program team, communicating and advising on legal education matters. This is a long- term position, based in the main office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Responsibilities:

  • Support national partners in preparing handbooks, manuals and guidance on different legal issues and legal education of legal practitioners, in ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of legal education of legal practitioners, etc.;
  • Support the development of distance learning education programs for legal practitioners based on best international practices and innovative approaches;
  • Assist in designing and implementing training and professional development programs for legal practitioners;
  • Assist in developing capacities of national partners by providing technical assistance to officials and legal professionals;
  • Prepare reports on capacity building and bolstering the skills of legal practitioners and related activities;
  • Support in drafting, updating and regularly reviewing LRP work plans related to cooperation with the Chamber of Advocates, Lawyers’ Training Center, the Office of Business Ombudsman, the Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Justice and the Center for Professional Training of Lawyers under TSUL;
  • Collect global best practices for relevant national stakeholders and ensure their incorporation into LRP implementation;
  • Attend meetings with national partners and international partners, aimed to discuss issues related to legal education;
  • Other duties as assigned by the COP.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) in law.
  • At least 4 years of experience in legislative drafting, alternative dispute resolution, commercial law matters.
  • Demonstrated expertise in legal reform and commercial and civil law, preferably in Central Asia.
  • Prior experience with USAID, INL, or other donor-funded projects preferred.
  • Ability to work in an ambiguous and rapidly developing environment, must be comfortable with a constant change of local partners, and multiple, competing priorities.
  • Fluency speaking, reading, and writing in Uzbek, English and Russian.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

  • Cover Letter
  • CV in reverse chronological format

Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.

Reasonable Accommodations

We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page or contact our Global Talent Operations team. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.

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