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LawyerEmployer Project Implementation Unit |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 09.11.2026 - 22.11.2026 |
| Field of activity / position: |
Jurisprudence, law / Lawyer |
| Duties | The specific duties of the Lawyer include, but are not limited to, the following: Provision of comprehensive legal support to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for implementation of the RESILAND CA+: Uzbekistan Resilient Landscapes Restoration Project, ensuring compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Financing and Grant Agreements and World Bank policies and procedures. Specifically, this will include: Conducting legal due diligence in strict accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PP-51 of February 11, 2025 ("On additional measures to improve the mechanisms for preparing and implementing projects with the participation of international financial institutions and foreign government financial organizations") is regulated by strict requirements for the assessment and registration of investment projects with international participation; • Provide day-to-day legal advice and written legal opinions to the Project Coordinator, PIU specialists and, as required, the Forestry Agency on all legal matters of Project implementation; • Draft, review and clear contracts, agreements, amendments, memorandum of understanding (MoU) and powers of attorney with forestry enterprises (leskhozes), contractors, consultants, suppliers and regional authorities; • Draft, negotiate and clear all types of contracts concluded under the Project, and provide legal opinions on them; • Prepare and review matching grant agreements and other agreements with beneficiaries (farmers, rural communities, private sector) and advise on their enforcement; • Support PIU staff in preparing the legal sections of procurement documents (RFB/RFQ/RFP/CQS/QCBS contracts), review evaluation reports and draft contracts for consistency with the World Bank Procurement Regulations and national legislation; participate in the work of the tender (evaluation) commission as required; • Review contract conditions (payment, guarantees, liquidated damages, insurance, force majeure, suspension and termination) and support contract administration, including variations, extensions of time and claims; • Draft and review official letters of the PIU, including notices, warning letters, notices of default and claims; • Review complaints from bidders, contractors and consultants and prepare draft responses; conduct claims work and represent the PIU before courts and state bodies on the basis of a power of attorney; • Provide legal support on land matters: use of State Forest Fund land, land allocation for "green belt" protective forests, protected area boundaries, permits and approvals; • Provide legal input into the Environmental and Social Framework instruments, land acquisition under World Bank ESS5 and the Grievance Redress Mechanism; • Provide legal expertise on draft legal and regulatory acts prepared under the Project in forestry, protected areas, pastures and nature-based tourism; • Prepare and review internal PIU orders, regulations and labour contracts in compliance with the Labour Code; • Contribute to updates of the Project Operations Manual; monitor changes in legislation and inform PIU management of their implications; • Maintain a register and archive of Project contracts, legal correspondence, guarantees and case files; • Provide legal inputs for World Bank missions and audits, and legal advice on national legislation to international consultants; • Perform other legal duties assigned by the Project Coordinator. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | Irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | 1. Education: University degree in law (jurisprudence). A master's degree in law or a related discipline is an advantage. 2. Work experience: at least 7 years of professional experience as a practicing lawyer or legal adviser, including at least 5 years in contract law (works, goods and consulting services contracts). Experience in donor-funded projects (World Bank or other IFIs) is an advantage. 3. Knowledge: Civil Code, Labour Code, Land Code, Forest Code, the Law on Protected Natural Areas, the Law on Public Procurement of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Familiarity with the World Bank Procurement Regulations and Environmental and Social Framework is an asset. 4. Experience in claims management and representation before courts; experience in working with government bodies and khokimiyats. 5. High standard of integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to contractual and legal matters. 6. Computer skills: Windows, MS Office. 7. Languages: Fluency in Uzbek and Russian; working level English. |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Full |
| Salary offered | According to the budget |
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