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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT Government Digital Transformation to Strengthen Competitiveness: Legal Counsel Country: The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Supporting Institution: Inter-American Development Bank Programme: Government Digital Transformation to Strengthen Competitiveness Project Number: BH-L1045 Loan Number: LO-4549 / OC-BH Sector: Reform / Modernization of the State Sub-Sector: E-Government Deadline: 8 July 2019 Post: Legal Counsel Reports to: The Programme Coordinator The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), toward the cost of the Government Digital Transformation to Strengthen Competitiveness Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the consulting services of a Legal Counsel Consultant.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include responsibility for drafting new legislation or amendments to existing legislation and the review of other related legislation or documents as required by the Programme, liaising with the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, and the review of bidding documents, evaluation reports and contract documents.

The duration of the contractual position is 12 months renewable annually based on satisfactory performance.
Main responsibilities include:  Reviewing existing legislation that will be impacted by digitization.

 Researching relevant legislation in the Region or internationally to make comparisons and provide recommendations for new legislation or amendments to existing legislation;  Drafting new legislation or amending existing legislation to allow for the implementation of the digitization of Government services, and the creation of a National Information and Communications Strategy or digital agenda.
 Ensuring that new or amended legislation is in alignment with any or all other affected legislation.

 Recommending changes to policies and regulations in line with the new or amended legislation.

 Drafting contract documents or updating standard contract clauses in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, where necessary, to reduce risks to the Government of The Bahamas.

 Providing legal guidance and opinions on bidding documents, evaluation reports, contract documents and legislation.
 Liaising with the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs with regard to new or amended legislation or for legal review and advice.

 Liaising with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and any other relevant party to formulate legislation and to protect or transfer or store or disseminate data.
 Preparing interim and final reports for onward submission to the Permanent Secretary and the Bank The successful candidate should have the following: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, a Certificate of Legal Education, admission to The Bahamas Bar, and at least ten (10) years of legal experience.

Project Management certification, knowledge of the laws of The Bahamas and some knowledge of Information and Communications Technology will be an asset.
He / She must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, experience in handling confidential matters, strong research skills, sound judgement and the ability to anticipate legal and/or other issues or risks, strong inter-personal skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, strong communication skills and a high degree of professional ethics, integrity and sense of responsibility.
He / She must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

The Office of the Prime Minister now invites eligible Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services.

Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the National Competitive Bidding Selection procedures set out in the IDB’s: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the IDB and it is open to all eligible bidders as defined in these policies.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the National Competitive Bidding Selection method set out in Selection and Contracting of Firms Policies.

Further information can be obtained by E-mail: opmmodernizationunit@bahamas.gov.bs.
Submit all CVs and qualification documents must be submitted Re: Legal Counsel to E-mail: opmmodernizationunit@bahamas.gov.bs on or before 5:00 pm on 8 July 2019. .