Senior Legal & Policy Specialist(Trade & Fisheries Regulations)

Job title: Senior Legal & Policy Specialist(Trade & Fisheries Regulations)

Company: TechnoServe

Job description: Description :Job Title: Senior Legal & Policy Specialist(Trade & Fisheries Regulations)Location: Abuja/ Lagos /OyoReports to: Program ManagerAbout TechnoServeEveryone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.Job Summary:The Senior Legal & Policy Specialist will provide strategic guidance on fisheries governance, trade laws, and regulatory frameworks. They will ensure project compliance and provide general oversight functions.Program/Practice/Department Overview:The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria’s fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing fisheries governance, trade laws, and regulatory frameworks in Nigeria, as well as the ECOWAS/AU regions.
• Identify gaps and inconsistencies in current legal and regulatory frameworks, while monitoring and analyzing policy changes.
• Ensure project activities comply with all relevant national and international laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, customs regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Develop policy recommendations to improve the legal and regulatory environment for fisheries trade.
• Engage with government agencies and stakeholders to advocate for policy reforms.

Basic Qualifications:

• Law degree (LLB, JD) or Licence’s degree in Public Policy, International Law, or a related field and 5 years of experience in legal and policy analysis, preferably in the fisheries or agricultural sector. Alternatively a Master’s degree and 3 years or experience
• Strong understanding of fisheries governance and trade laws.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience
• Experience working with government agencies and regional economic communities.
• Familiarity with international trade law and WTO agreements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legal and policy documents.

This position is contingent upon the activity award and approval by the donor.We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at or call +1 202 785 4515.

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Location: Nigeria

Job date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:58:02 GMT

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