Consultancy: Review of the Committee System of the Parliament of Vanuatu

This IPU consultancy will review the operational, legislative and oversight effectiveness of Vanuatu's committee system. The consultant will assess legal, procedural and resource constraints; examine transparency and stakeholder participation; facilitate a committee workshop; and deliver findings, structural recommendations, Standing Orders amendments and a strategic capacity-building roadmap.

• Review legal foundations, terms of reference and investigative powers of committees
• Assess committee-report tracking, inquiries and government responses
• Review secretariat staffing, budgets, research support and infrastructure
• Evaluate transparency, stakeholder participation and media access in proceedings
• Conduct an exercise using the Indicators for Democratic Parliaments
• Deliver a workshop for committee chairs and members
• Prepare findings, recommendations, Standing Orders amendments and a capacity-building roadmap

• Advanced degree in political science, law, governance or a related field
• Experience in parliamentary research or democratic-governance studies
• Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and synthesise complex information
• Excellent English writing and communication skills

• Pacific-region or similar-context experience
• Familiarity with parliaments
• Cultural and social sensitivity
• Representational and liaison skills

• Parliamentary Research
• Governance Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Report Writing
• Workshop Facilitation

• Presentation Software
• Research Software
• Internet
• Printing Equipment

• Home-based assignment with travel to Vanuatu
• Consultant provides technical equipment, printing, internet and software subscriptions