Tenders Are Invited For Mid-Level Legal Consultant To Support The Implementation Of Social Protection Reforms

Tenders are invited for Mid-Level Legal Consultant to Support the Implementation of Social Protection Reforms in Lebanon. Closing Date: Sunday, 26. Jan 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Labor & Livelihoods, Law & Legal Affairs BACKGROUND: Lebanon has recently approved significant reforms in the realm of social protection, beginning with the adoption of Law 319 in December 2023. This law replaces the current end-of-service-indemnity scheme in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and establishes a comprehensive pension system for private sector employees. Additionally, the Lebanese Government has adopted the National Strategy for Social Protection in November 2023 aiming towards a rights-based shock-responsive and sustainable system. These reforms have been supported technically by the International Labor Organization (ILO), which has assisted government agencies, social partners, and Lebanese parliament in their efforts. Their timely and efficient implementation is crucial to strengthen the social protection landscape in the country and provide much-needed assistance and support to the population, which has been enduring a compounded crisis for the past five years. The timely implementation of these reforms can contribute to a new social contract between the state and its citizens, enhancing trust and ensuring the right to social security for all Under the framework of the project on Addressing life-cycle vulnerabilities through social protection Establishing Social Grants in Lebanon funded by the EU, and the project on Supporting Social Security and Institutional Reforms towards a Strengthened Social Protection System in Lebanon funded by FCDO, the ILO is now providing technical assistance to national stakeholders to support in operationalizing and implementing these reforms. For this purpose, the ILO office for the Arab States is now seeking to engage a qualified legal consultant to support in drafting and reviewing necessary legal documents to ensure the successful execution of social protection reforms. The support required includes drafting decrees, proposing amendments to social security laws, and formulating operational and procedural decisions for government and ministerial actions. Scope of Work: The scope of work has been primarily defined based on needs identified during the inception of the implementation phase, which involved collaboration with various stakeholders. It encompasses, but not limited to, the following tasks: Drafting legal documents such as decrees, regulations, directives, procedural decisions, and guidelines ensuring their alignment with the provisions and objectives of respective laws and reforms. Conducting legal research to address any legal complexities or ambiguities arising from the implementation of the laws. Identifying and recommending mandatory amendments to previous and current laws to ensure a proper transition and effective implementation of the new legal framework. Assisting the ILO team in their technical support efforts by formulating creative and innovative solutions, rooted in legal soundness, to effectively address challenges encountered during the implementation phase. Monitoring and assessing the legal landscape in the country to pinpoint areas of concern. Communicating these findings to the ILO team to advocate for corrective measures while ensuring alignment with best practices and social security standards. This work will revolve around various key reforms outlined in the National Social Protection Strategy, including anchoring Social Grants in the national system, notably the National Disability Allowance, revising laws and regulations related to provision of universal and adequate social health protection, reforming public pension schemes and implementing the pension system for private sector workers. It is important to note that while the scope of work is outlined comprehensively, it is not exhaustive. The dynamic nature of legal requirements in the context of social protection reforms may necessitate addressing ad hoc legally related tasks that emerge during the course of implementation. The legal consultant is expected to demonstrate adaptability and responsiveness in addressing these unforeseen challenges, ensuring that legal support remains aligned with the evolving needs of the reform process. Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/international-labour-organization-0/calls/tor-mid-level-legal-consultant-support-implementation-social-protection-reforms-lebanon