UN Women - Consultant Legislative Drafter (Home-Based)

Overview

An international organization focused on gender equality and women's empowerment is seeking a Legislative Drafter to support a project on women’s economic empowerment in the Eastern Caribbean. The project aims to address barriers to women’s economic participation by improving legal frameworks related to unpaid care and domestic work in Grenada and St. Lucia.

Responsibilities

• Draft legislative provisions to be integrated into existing laws in Grenada and St. Lucia addressing:
  • Maternity Leave (ensuring compliance with ILO Maternity Protection Convention, 2000, No. 183)
  • Parental Leave
  • Child Benefit Bill for low-income working parents and legal guardians
  • Flexible Working Arrangements Bill
  • Pay Equity Bill
  • Nursing Break Bill
  • Decent Work for Domestic Workers Bill
• Coordinate closely with a Gender and Labour Law Expert during drafting.
• Participate in and prepare summary reports for two online/virtual stakeholder consultations (one per country) involving government, civil society, private sector, labour unions, and judiciary representatives.
• Participate in and prepare summary reports for presentations of legislative provisions to two convenings of parliamentarians (one per country).

Deliverables and Timeline

| Deliverable | Due Date |
|-------------|----------|
| Draft legislative provisions for Grenada and St. Lucia | 30 September 2026 |
| Summary reports on stakeholder consultations | 31 October 2026 |
| Summary reports on presentations to parliamentarians | 30 November 2026 |

Work Arrangement

• This is a home-based consultancy.
• Travel to Grenada and St. Lucia is required and will be arranged and covered by the organization.

Required Qualifications

Education

• LLB/Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized tertiary institution is required.
• LLM or PhD in Law and Human Rights is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant legal practice and legislative drafting experience in the English-Speaking Caribbean, or 5 years for candidates with an LLM or PhD.
• Certificate in Legislative Drafting is desirable but not required.
• Knowledge or experience in gender equality, women’s empowerment, gender mainstreaming, and/or human rights is desirable.
• Understanding of Caribbean legal frameworks is required.
• Institutional knowledge of the United Nations system is an asset.

Languages

• Fluency in written and oral English is required.

Competencies

Core Values

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies

• Awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues
• Accountability
• Creative problem solving
• Effective communication
• Inclusive collaboration
• Stakeholder engagement
• Leading by example

Functional Competencies

• Strong legal analysis and social research skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively under stress

Additional Information

• The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations during recruitment.
• Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.
• Applicants must complete all sections of the application form, including education and employment history, to be considered.

Location

• Home-based with required travel to Grenada and St. Lucia.