Conduct the review of the national legislation related to plant variety protection, seed management, phytosanitary protection, animal health and veterinary services and technical control and registration of agricultural machinery against applicable international treaties, standards and good regulatory practices. The relevant legislation may include the Laws of the Republic Azerbaijan on seed farming, selection achievements, protection and efficient use of genetic resources of cultivated plants and their phytosanitary control; veterinary medicine; laws on road traffic (as it relates to factory tests of tractors and self-propelled machinery and issuance of licenses). The specialist is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all these areas, with a broader scope beyond just phytosanitary control of seeds.
Support other components of the project with legal content, particularly the work on agricultural mechanization.
Identify key areas for improvement in the legislative basis that would increase the effectiveness Agency`s activities, accommodate the restructuring/reorganization process and support the organization of the current and planned services of the Agency in the relevant areas by reviewing and analyzing the relevant legislation pertinent to the institutional restructuring process of the Agency and assist in developing a new or amended legal instrument that supports this improvement.
Coordinate with relevant international consultants and project partners, to discuss the content and the elements to be incorporated into the draft policy documents
Propose, as necessary, amendments to improve the national laws and regulations referred to above (plant variety protection, seed management, phytosanitary protection, animal health and veterinary services and technical control and registration of agricultural machinery) to ensure compliance with relevant international treaties, standards and good regulatory practices
Prepare a final report detailing the work produced including all draft amendment bill and/or regulations
Xüsusi tələblər
Advanced university degree in Law
Minimum five years of relevant experience in agriculture-related legislation
Working knowledge of English and Azerbaijani languages are required
National of Azerbaijan or resident in the country with a valid work permit.