National Individual Consultant - Legal expert

The consultant will prepare legislative recommendations and costing scenarios for revising the contracting and delivery modalities of the Personal Assistance Service in Moldova, aiming to improve social inclusion and quality of life for persons with disabilities. This role involves legal analysis and regulatory reform in social services, working closely with government and civil society stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legislative recommendations for the revision of contracting and delivery modalities of the Personal Assistance Service
• Develop costing scenarios for alternative financing and contracting mechanisms
• Coordinate with financial experts and relevant stakeholders
• Support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in strengthening inclusion and improving quality of life for persons with disabilities

Requirements

• Advanced (Master's) degree in Public/Administrative Law, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Protection
• At least 8 years of professional experience in legal analysis and regulatory reform, particularly in social services, labor law, or public service contracting
• Proven record of experience in reviewing and drafting legal frameworks related to service delivery mechanisms, contracting modalities, and public or social service provision
• Strong familiarity with national legislation on social protection, disability rights, labor relations
• Excellent skills in working with a complex group of stakeholders, including government institutions, service providers, and civil society organizations
• Demonstrated knowledge of international standards, particularly the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), would be an asset
• Fluency in Romanian and high command of English

Skills

• Legal Analysis
• Regulation Reform
• Drafting Legal Frameworks
• Social Services Law
• Labour Law
• Public Service Contracting
• National Legislation on Social Protection
• Disability Rights
• Labour Relations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Legislative Recommendations
• Costing Scenarios
• Policy Analysis
• Social Protection Policies

Languages

Romanian, English