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Introduction

Country: Solomon Islands

Description of the Assignment:

The Legal Adviser will be responsible for providing high-level legal expertise and technical assistance to the SIEC, ERT, and SIEO in advancing the legal reform agenda under Strategic Pillar 5 of the SIEC Strategic Plan 2024-2028. Key tasks include:

• Providing legal analysis and drafting support for electoral legislation and regulations,including amendments to the Electoral Act and related laws.

• Assisting in the development of policy papers, legislative drafting instructions, and regulatory frameworks for priority areas such as voter residency, out-of-country voting, and electoral dispute resolution.

• Facilitating stakeholder consultations, workshops, and parliamentary engagements to build consensus and support for legal reforms.

• Providing technical guidance on aligning legal reforms with international electoral standards and best practices.

• Supporting the SIEC in coordinating with relevant government ministries, parliamentary committees, and development partners on legal reform processes.

Period of assignment/services: 60 working days over 3 months

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