Researcher/Writer(s) for updating the Toolkit on Law and NCDs (Nepal)

The overall aim of this assignment is to update and expand the geographic scope of the “Toolkit on regulatory approaches to noncommunicable diseases: healthy diets and physical activity” (South-Asia edition) by incorporating country-specific data and information on diet and physical inactivity-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) for Nepal and providing an overview of the relevant national legislation and policy frameworks.

This Toolkit has been developed as part of the Global Regulatory and Fiscal Capacity Building Programme (Global RECAP)[1] to provide public health and law scholars and students with resources to explore legal mechanisms for mitigating NCDs and addressing other global health challenges. While this Toolkit has a focus on South Asia, the current version includes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where Global RECAP has been implemented. Following the expansion of Global RECAP to additional South Asian countries, IDLO seeks contractors to develop an additional chapter on Nepal to be included as an Annex to the Toolkit.

The contractor(s) will undertake the following activities:

• Produce a workplan for the work to be undertaken;
• Identify country-specific data, case studies and examples to complement the information provided in the Toolkit and suggest edits for integrating this information;
• Undertake a legal and policy analysis of the relevant national legal and policy frameworks and share a preliminary outline;
• Draft a chapter on Nepal to present the findings of the analysis conducted, in the form of an annex;
• Based on feedback received, finalize the updated version of the Toolkit and the Annex;
• Provide a dissemination plan for the revised Toolkit at the universities in Nepal;
• Design, coordinate and facilitate the delivery of an academic workshop on the use of the Toolkit as a teaching tool for relevant courses;
• Draft a one-page web story about the Toolkit and the Workshop;
• Produce and finalize a short report of the Workshop.

[1] The Global Regulatory and Fiscal Capacity Building Programme (Global RECAP, 2019-2026) is a collaborative project between IDLO and the World Health Organization (WHO), in coordination with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), with financial support by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (2019-2025), the OPEC Fund for International Development (2019-2022), and the European Union (2024-2026). Global RECAP is focused on building regulatory and fiscal capacity to support the implementation of effective policy interventions that promote healthy diets and physical activity, fostering environments for coherent and equitable public policies. The first phase of the Programme (2019-2022) offered support to Bangladesh, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Uganda. The second phase (2022-2026) continues providing support to phase I countries, with support extended to Ghana, Indonesia, Mauritius, Nepal and Thailand from 2024.

Education and Professional Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Law and a post-graduate degree in Law, Public Health, International Relations, Development Studies, or related field;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in law and public health;
• Proven academic track record, including in research and writing.

Languages

• Outstanding written and verbal skills in English.

Specific knowledge, skills and competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of public health challenges in Nepal;
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal and regulatory measures to promote healthy diets and physical activity;
• Nepal nationals preferred.

The contract will have a duration of 4 months, with an expected start date at the end of September or beginning of October 2024. Total remuneration for the assignment will be EUR 2,500. Payment will be made by installment based on the satisfactory completion of the agreed work. The cost of travel and accommodation to participate in the workshop (if in person) will be covered by IDLO.

IDLO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications from qualified and diverse candidates. IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks on all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

Application deadline: 15 September 2024 (23:59hrs, Rome time).