The Government of Belize (GoB) is in the process of establishing an independent executing agency called the Millennium Challenge Account – Belize (MCA-B). The MCA-B will be created by an act of Parliament to undertake the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Government of Belize under the Compact, which is expected to be signed in September 2024. The MCA-B is located in Belize City and will be the entity that employs staff in its own capacity.
The Compact, detailed below, is between the Government of Belize and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”). MCC is a U.S. government agency focused on assisting countries and is dedicated to good governance, economic freedom, and investing in people. MCC will not be party to any employment agreements resulting from this vacancy announcement. Belize compact
In December 2021, MCC’s Board of Directors selected Belize as eligible to develop a five-year grant agreement known as a “compact” that will include two separate projects:
The Government of Belize is seeking a General Counsel to serve as the principal legal officer and senior policy advisor for MCA-Belize (MCA-B). The General Counsel will also serve as a technical resource to the Board of Directors of MCA-B and the Operations Unit. The General Counsel will also serve as the corporate secretary to the Board of MCA-B.
The General Counsel will be expected to carry out the following among his/her primary responsibilities:
Required Competencies
To access positions’ profile requirements and submit applications, please visit https://belize-jobs.tenderwell.app/. The following documents should accompany applications:
If you encounter challenges when applying online, please contact belize@developmentaid.org for assistance.
The closing date for receiving applications is August 9, 2024. Only applications received through the online portal (Tenderwell) will be considered. Any applications received through other channels will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.