Legal Specialist Millenium Challenge Account-II Phase Project

Vacancy Announcement MCA-II Phase Project

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. government corporation established in 2004. Its mission is to provide assistance that will support inclusive and sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry.

In December 2018, MCC’s Board of Directors selected Indonesia as eligible to develop a second compact. The compact agreement will be valid for a period of five years. MCC’s work with Indonesia on the second compact is currently in the pre-implementation preparation stage, prior to “Entry-Into-Force” (EIF) of the compact agreement at which time the five-year implementation period begins. The Government of Indonesia is in the process of establishing an implementation entity, called the Millennium Challenge Account – Indonesia II (MCA-Indonesia II or “MCA”), to act as a designee in supervising and managing the implementation of the five-year MCC Compact Program in Indonesia.

The MCC Indonesia Compact is designed to improve the country’s transport and logistics infrastructure, developing high-quality, climate-conscious transportation infrastructure in five provinces while increasing access to finance for micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

On behalf of MCA-Indonesia II, we are seeking talented, highly qualified, and experienced Individual Consultants to take part in these interesting and challenging consulting services as:

Legal Specialist Millenium Challenge Account-II Phase Project

MCA-Indonesia II seeks an individual consultant to act as the Legal Specialist for MCA-Indonesia II. Under the supervision of the Legal and Institutional Affairs Lead (Legal Lead), the Legal Specialist will provide legal support and advice to MCA-Indonesia II to support the effective implementation of the Compact and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. The Legal Specialist may also oversee and coordinate the work of outside legal advisors and consultants.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Legal Lead in ensuring that MCA-Indonesia II activities comply with: (i) the obligations of MCA-Indonesia II contained in the Compact or otherwise delegated to MCA-Indonesia II by the Government, (ii) all supplemental agreements entered into under or in furtherance of the Compact (“Supplemental Agreements”), (iii) Indonesian laws and regulations, and (iv) any other applicable laws, regulations and agreements.
• Advise the Legal Lead, on issues related to non-compliance with legal documentary and ethics guidelines by MCA-Indonesia II personnel (professional & consultant/contractor), and anticipate issues that may arise from non-compliance;
• Provide support to the Board of Trustees (Majelis Wali Amanat/MWA) and in coordination with the Legal Lead, act as primary assistant to the Secretary of the Board of Trustees whose tasks include developing and implementing procedures for Board meetings and ensuring that Board meetings comply with the requirements of the Compact, the relevant Supplemental Agreements and the relevant governing documents, including by preparing minutes of Board meetings.
• Execute a full range of legal support functions related to researching legal/statutory requirements, preparatory casework for legal proceedings, etc. and ensure that these are consistent with standards and schedules within the legal team;
• Review transactional documents (e.g. procurement documents, project agreements and employment contracts) for compliance with documentary requirements, and consistency with established MCA formats;
• Explain the process and guidelines for the completion of legal documents, submission/compliance with local law/regulations;
• Maintain complete files of MCA-Indonesia II legal documentation, ensuring completeness, confidentiality, and accessibility for use by the legal team, and for audit purposes;
• Track legal actions to ensure deadlines are met and to resolve impediments to clearance or approval.
• Oversee and coordinate, as needed and authorized, the work of outside legal advisors and consultants.