Maritime Legal Expert

ICMPD is inviting all interested candidates to apply for the Maritime Legal Expert (MLE) for the European Union Funded ‘Strengthening Capability for Integrated Border Management in Lebanon (EU IBM Lebanon – Phase 3)’. The overall objective of this project is to seek to leverage the sustained commitment, and past investment in Lebanon, through ICMPD’s expertise and thereby achieve the following Specific Objectives:

1. To enhance border governance.

2. To reinforce right based approach and IBM coordination contributing to enhanced border security and trade facilitation.

3. To contribute to the security and stability of border communities.

The tasks to be completed by the Maritime Legal Expert within this assignment are the following:

 Conduct a baseline assessment and identify genuine needs through studying legislation, regulations and other relevant documents, discussions with national experts and representatives. The assessment shall result in the development of recommendations leading to update comprehensive laws and regulations for the maritime domain in line with relevant national and international standards and requirements;

 Based on outcomes of the assessment and analysis of national legislative documents and materials relating to maritime matters as provided by the national authorities and independent desk research, carry out a desk review of the existing national legislative and regulatory framework;

 Prepare a comprehensive report with analysis of existing gaps and genuine needs, and formulate specific recommendations for the development/amendment of appropriate laws and regulations on maritime aspects;

 Present the findings of the report and specific recommendations on the improvement and/or development of the national legislative norms and regulations.

 Justify and discuss the legal proposals and recommendations with the project team and relevant national officials.

 Review and finalize documents in close consultation with Senior BMS Advisor, Senior Project manager, LTEs and project Beneficiaries;