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Legislative Initiatives (ADR) Specialist


Tetra Tech International Development Services seeks a Legislative Initiatives (ADR) Specialist to support the USAID-funded Judicial Reform in Uzbekistan Program (JRUP). This project will support the efforts of the Government of Uzbekistan to develop rule of law, reform the judiciary, and improve the legal operating environment for NGOs and civil society organizations. Activities will contribute to locally-led development and self-reliance by providing input and expertise into the legislative reform process, the development of the legal profession, and facilitate strategic planning, including defining roles and paving the way for civil society development. Counterpart organizations will include the Ministry of Justice.

The Legislative Initiatives (ADR) Specialist will undertake work in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in support of JRUP. The Legislative Initiatives (ADR) Specialist will report to the Legal Technical Expert.

The Legislative Initiatives (ADR) Specialist’s primary responsibilities are aimed to support efforts to further develop the legal framework to improve rule of law and access to justice in collaboration with the Government of Uzbekistan (GOU). For example, the Specialist will advise on implementing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration, as well as to provide technical assistance to officials and legal professionals.

Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) in law, social science, or a related field is required.
* At least 4 years of experience in legislative reform specifically related to the justice sector.
* Demonstrated expertise in legal reform and alternative dispute resolution, 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 constant change of local partners, and multiple, competing priorities.
* Fluency speaking, reading, and writing in Russian. Fluency in Uzbek and proficiency in English preferred.

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