Junior and Mid-Level Legal Professionals at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.

Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior and Mid-Level Legal Professional

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Project EU

Scope of the Specific Assignment

• In this light, the project is looking at the possibility of engaging a junior legal expert to assist electoral reform activities. 

Expected activities include (subject to change):

• Conduct legal research
• Support the drafting of recommendations on any other issue cognate to the electoral legal framework
• Assists the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions Of Nigeria in the finalization of the SIEC model law
• Assist the establishment and operationalization of ICEL and once fully operational lead the ICEL secretariat
• Assist EUSDGN partners in their efforts to consult electoral stakeholders on amendments needed in the electoral legal framework

Expertise Required
We are looking for resourceful, dynamic, and proactive individual with good interpersonal and communication skills and the following desired qualifications:

• University Degree in Law
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience relevant to the assignment
• Proven experience with legal research and drafting, specialization in constitutional and electoral law an asset.
• Prior experience supporting donor-funded, especially  EU-funded, governance projects is an asset 

The Expert must also demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Effective project management, administrative, organisation and time management skills
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite of software.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Superior attitude - flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of non-routine tasks.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.