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ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UN-HABITAT
DUTY STATION: Home Based with missions as necessary
FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Consultant: Specialist legal and technical support on implementation of the Flexible Land Tenure Act of Namibia
DURATION: Twenty five (25) days spread over 8 months
CLOSING DATE: 12 May 2016
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