International Consultant To Develop Training Materials On Law And Gender

WORK OBJECTIVES

The objective of this assignment is to prepare a research report on international information, experiences, and practices (especially from selected countries specified in Section III) concerning the right to access legal services, gender equality, prevention of domestic violence, and access to legal aid services; along with measures to support and protect the legal rights and interests of citizens eligible for legal aid. The aim is to contribute to improving the quality and effectiveness of training and capacity-building for the public.

The international expert will conduct research on relevant experiences and international legal provisions, provide the mentioned materials to the domestic expert, and collaborate with the domestic expert in Package No. 34-2025 to finalize the training materials.

SCOPE OF WORK

- Research international legal provisions on the right to access legal services, non-discrimination, gender equality, prevention of domestic violence, and approaches to accessing legal aid services, as stipulated in international treaties - especially those to which Vietnam is a signatory;

- Compile materials and develop a research report on experiences and practices in training and guiding the public regarding the right to access legal services, gender equality, domestic violence prevention, and legal aid access in selected countries, such as the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and South Korea, etc. These countries have developed legal aid systems and represent different regions including Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The domestic expert will continue to study and integrate the experiences from these countries into the training materials;

- Deliver work with quality and effectiveness based on feedback from the PMU and the Department of Legal Dissemination, Education, and Legal Aid (LDE&LA);

- Provide comments on the training materials developed by the domestic expert, as requested by the PMU and the Department of LDE&LA;

- Submit finalized documents to the PMU and ensure confidentiality. Materials must not be shared or used for any third-party purposes without prior consent from the Project Management Unit;

- Participate in meetings, workshops, discussions, and work sessions as requested by the PMU and the Department of LDE&LA (if necessary);

- Perform other tasks related to the development of training materials.

The deliverables of the international expert will serve as reference materials for the domestic expert (to be recruited under Package 34) in developing training materials for the public on rights, gender equality, prevention of domestic violence, access to legal aid, and related knowledge.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. General Requirements

a) Must be a citizen with a clear background (citizens of World Bank member countries are encouraged);

b) Must be in good health to undertake the work;

c) Must not be under criminal investigation or prosecution, nor have been convicted without having their criminal record expunged.

2. Specific Requirements

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law;

- Have understanding and experience in researching issues related to women’s rights, civil rights, gender equality, domestic violence prevention, and access to legal aid services for the public;

- Have experience in developing training materials for the public, especially for vulnerable groups;

- Proficiency in English (listening, reading, and writing);

- Willingness to comply with the Project’s environmental and social commitments.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience working with Vietnamese government agencies or international organizations on similar projects is an advantage;

- Ability to communicate in Vietnamese (spoken, written) is an advantage.