We are hiring a National Lawyer or Group of Legal Consultants

We are hiring a national lawyer or group of legal consultants

THE PRÍNCPE FOUNDATION IS hiring a national lawyer or group of legal consultants to prepare a proposal for a specific Legal Decree or Decrees to frame the High Conservation Value Areas ( HCVs) at the level of Príncipe Island

Framework

With the aim of supporting national authorities in expanding the network of terrestrial and coastal protected areas, through effective zoning and participatory land use planning and management of target areas endorsed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Birdlife International and Fundação Principe, within the framework of the ECOFAC VI initiative, in partnership with the CE3C Research Centre of the University of Lisbon, and other non-governmental partners, with funding from the European Union, identified 25 potential High Conservation Value (HCV) areas across the Island of Príncipe.

Areas identified as High Conservation Value (HCV) are characterized by biological, ecological, social, or cultural attributes of outstanding national, regional, or global importance.

Out of the 25 identified HCVs, 17 are located outside the Príncipe Natural Park. It is therefore expected to promote the effective recognition and conservation of the 17 HCV areas, based on innovative and internationally recognized partnership models. From a legal point of view, these areas lack a specific Legal Decree or Decrees that would allow them to have integrated management mechanisms that guarantee their sustainable exploitation in order to maintain or improve the identified values.

PRÍNCIPE foundation

The Príncipe Foundation (PF) promotes sustainable development and biodiversity conservation through projects that support local communities and empower teams. PF's projects focus on establishing and strengthening protected areas (marine and terrestrial), increasing knowledge about the island's unique fauna and flora, promoting community livelihoods, ecotourism and environmental sustainability.

The engagement of communities is crucial to the success of our projects and they must make the most of protecting the island's biodiversity. We believe that conservation has to be done with and for the people.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field;

  • A Master’s degree and/or specialization in Environmental Law will be considered an added advantage.

  • At least 5 years of experience in drafting legal/juridical documents (candidates who can demonstrate the capacity to deliver outputs based on justified evidence may be considered even if they do not meet the full 5-year requirement);

  • Proven experience in providing similar services in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Expected KEY outcomes:

Based on the results of the work previously carried out (reports from public consultations and reports related to the participatory verification of boundaries) and the updated cartography of the HCVs, prepare a proposal for a Legal Decree or specific Legal Decrees for the framework of the HCVs at the level of the Island of Príncipe to be submitted to the Government for approval and publication.

Find out more information and how to apply here.

Fundação Príncipe