Call for Expression of Interest: Senior Legal and Policy Development Writer

General Objective

• This engagement aims to develop four policy papers based on the GOJUST’s Comprehensive Jail Decongestion Study. 

Specific Objectives 

• Draft four policy papers on the following topics: (1) National Jail Congestion Conditions; (2) Alternatives to Detention; (3) Strengthening the Criminal Justice System; and (4) Summary of Critical Recommendations, which may be directed to the following: Supreme Court, Department of Justice, Department of Interior and Local Government, and Congress.

Skills and Competencies

• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Excellent analytical competence, technical writing skills, and detail oriented
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Active listening skills and strong writing skills
• Fluent in English and Filipino
• The ability to work independently and as a part of the team
• A positive approach in a busy working environment

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, LLM preferred 

General Professional Experience

• At least 15 years of experience in legal and policy development work
• Must have published articles and/or papers in reputable journals and/or presented authored papers in local or international conferences 

Specific Professional Experience

• Experience in teaching, writing, and publishing legal and policy papers 
• Previous experience working with the Supreme Court of the Philippines, the Philippine Judicial Academy, DOJ National Prosecution Service is preferred
• Should be able to provide evidence of the validity of experience and qualifications, including work done for other organisations.

Send the following to Lalaine Alfaro (Programme Officer), Lalaine.Alfaro@britishcouncil.org by 26 October 2024; 11:59 PM Manila time.

Email Subject: Senior Legal and Policy Development Writer

1. Cover Letter
2. CV with three character references
3. Pricing Approach (please use the template attached)