IREX (Рада міжнародних наукових досліджень та обмінів) оголошує вакансію на заміщення посади Contract Lawyer для програми Бібліоміст - Глобальні бібліотеки, заснованої Фундацією Білла та Мелінди Гейтс. Ця посада передбачає часткову зайнятість.

About IREX: IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver crosscutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries.

Summary of Program: The Bibliomist program will provide Internet facilities to public libraries across Ukraine and provide accompanying training and assistance with advocacy for enhanced library support and services. The program has been operating under a Planning grant. During this stage, IREX has been networking with a wide range of stakeholders to gain a clear understanding of how the national-scale program can be most effectively designed. The national program began in the fall of 2008.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: IREX seeks a qualified professional to fill the position of Contract Lawyer for the Bibliomist Program. This position will ensure that all partnership agreements for the project are in compliance with the law of Ukraine, IREX policies and donor requirements. The position will be based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The position requires experience in writing and evaluating contracts and grants in Ukraine, and knowledge of Ukrainian non-profit and public law as well as practice of international technical assistance. IREX seeks a one-year, half-time commitment.

START DATE: September 2009
 

The Contract Lawyer will:

• Draft and provide legal expertise on grants and cooperative agreements with Ukrainian libraries and NGOs in close cooperation with the Partnerships Team;
• Draft and provide legal expertise on commercial contracts with vendors for IT procurement in close cooperation with the Procurement Specialist to ensure compliance with IREX policy, funder requirements and legislation and regulations of Ukraine as well as general principles of commercial law;
• Review standard contracts proposed by vendors for compliance with IREX policy, funder requirements and the law of Ukraine;
• Advise Bibliomist staff on legal issues that have potential effects on project activities and recommend outside counsel as needed; participate in Bibliomist program discussions as needed;
• Advise Bibliomist staff in how to identify agreements and situations requiring agreements and the steps necessary to approve and sign them;
• Maintain IREX’s filing system for agreements and contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, able to meet deadlines and work in stressful situations, and willing to travel within Ukraine. Other specific qualifications should include at a minimum:

• A degree in law and the right to practice law in Ukraine;
• At least two years of professional experience as a lawyer working in Ukraine;
• Practical experience with Ukrainian and international law with regard to contracts, charitable activities, forms of incorporation and international assistance projects;
• Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Eastern Europe or Ukraine specifically; • Knowledge of relevant computer applications;
• Excellent writing skills in English and Ukrainian

To Apply: Please email your cover letter, resume, and salary history with “CSD/CL/CG” in the subject line to [email protected]. No phone calls please. Only complete applications will be considered.