The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a worldwide network of judges and lawyers united in affirming international law and rule of law principles that advance human rights.
The ICJ is seeking to recruit an International Legal Adviser who will be responsible for implementing the ICJ's programme in South Asia. The ICJ programme on Asia and the Pacific is run from its Regional office in Bangkok, Thailand, and from the South Asia office in Kathmandu, Nepal. The position can be based either in Kathmandu or in Bangkok, with frequent travel in the region.
The ideal candidate is an international human rights lawyer with a comprehensive knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law with practical experience of human rights legal advocacy and an understanding of the history, politics and legal system in South Asia.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Asia & Pacific Regional Director, the International Legal Adviser has the following responsibilities:
- Implement all aspects of the ICJ's South Asia programme using a range of innovative advocacy strategies to support ICJ legal interventions, including conducting field research into human rights issues related to law and justice; writing, contributing to and editing human rights reports, legal memos, briefing papers, press releases and court submissions; helping to organize and participate in training and capacity building exercises and in trial observations; and assisting partners in developing litigation strategies;
- Monitor and analyse legal and political developments, human rights and the rule of law developments internationally, including monitoring law reform initiatives;
- Help develop proposals and prepare reports for donors;
- Represent the ICJ externally, develop and maintain relations with governments, donors, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs and the judicial, legal and human rights communities;
- Implement strategies to strengthen, inform and mobilize the ICJ Network of Commissioners, National Sections and Affiliated Organizations in the region and engage them in the work of the ICJ;
- Actively maintain supportive working relations and seek opportunities for joint work with the staff of other regional and international programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have:
Education & Experience
- University degree in law and further academic studies in international human rights law and/or international humanitarian law;
- Five years progressive experience as a human rights lawyer, including at least three years relevant work experience in South Asia;
- Experience of legal practice, legal advocacy or national implementation of international human rights standards;
Essential Skills
- Applied knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law and international and regional human rights jurisprudence;
- Political judgment and the proven ability to develop and carry out innovative advocacy and legal work;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills;
- Proven communication skills with media and advocacy;
- Policy experience;
- Fluency in English with proven legal writing and editing skills. Working knowledge of additional languages from the South Asia region is an asset;
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, in a complex, dynamic and changing work environment, as part of an international multi-cultural team;
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights and the rule of law.
The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer and offers a competitive salary package.
How to apply:
APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applications is August 17, 2014. Applications must include a cover letter, resume and the names of at least three references and be entitled Ref: International Legal Adviser - South Asia. Applications should be sent by email to: asia-recruitment@icj.org
Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted. We cannot answer phone enquiries, thank you for your understanding.
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