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• Project Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa (Geneva)

  Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF)
  Apply By: 18 January 2012
  Geneva, Switzerland

  The Africa and Middle East Division (MENA) of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF) is recruiting a Project Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa. The responsibilities include:

  • Implementation of the MENA division’s strategy
  • Project management quality control (planning, execution and reporting)
  • Exchange of information between the various offices across the region
  • Managing relations with donors.

  For a full description of the position, click here for English and here for French.

• CHEF DE PROJET APPUI À LA REFORME DE LA POLICE: INTRODUCTION DE LA POLICE DE PROXIMITÉ

  UNDP
  Apply By: 24-Jan-12
  Kinshasa, CONGO, DEM. REPUBLIC

  Sous la supervision directe du coordonnateur de la Gouvernance judiciaire et sécuritaire et l’autorité de la chargée de programme Gouvernance Judiciaire et sécuritaire, le Chef de Projet Assure la supervision des activités réalisées dans le cadre du projet « Appui à la réforme de la police en RD Congo : introduction de la police de proximité.

  Le chef de projet travaille, suivant son mandat, en collaboration étroite avec le personnel du Programme du PNUD dont l’équipe de la composante Gouvernance Judiciaire et Sécuritaire ainsi que celles des autres composantes du programme Gouvernance, les équipes des Opérations et du Centre des services, le personnel des programmes des autres agences du SNU et le Gouvernement de la république à travers ses institutions dont le Ministère de l’intérieur et de la Sécurité ainsi que la PNC ; les conseillers et experts techniques ; les bailleurs multilatéraux et bilatéraux tout comme la société civile dans le but d’assurer la réussite de la mise en œuvre du projet.

  Languages Required: English French
  Duration of Initial Contract : One year

  Apply here

• Chief Technical Advisor

  UNDP
  Apply By: 25 January 2012
  Afghanistan

  UNDP has played a key role in the management of the Law and Order Trust Fund, which supports the Government in developing and maintaining the national police force and in efforts to stabilize the internal security environment. Major demobilization, disarmament and rehabilitation and area-based livelihoods and reconstruction programmes have taken place nationwide. UNDP Programmes in Afghanistan have benefited from the very active support of donors. UNDP Afghanistan is committed to the highest standards of transparency and accountability and works in close coordination with the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan and the UN system as a whole to maximize the impact of its development efforts on the ground.

  The CTA will report to the Country Director through the Deputy Country Director (Programme) and will play an advisory role for the Project Manager

  Apply here

• SENIOR CRIMINAL ADVISER

  URS Australia Pty Ltd
  Apply By: 03 February 2012
  Solomon Islands

  The SIG-RAMSI Support Facility (SRSF) is working to assist the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and RAMSI in achieving this objective by supporting the activities of the MJLA and the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, the National Judiciary, the Registrar-General’s Office, the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the Law Reform Commission, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the PSO, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Prosecutions Directorate and the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands.

  A key function of all personnel contracted by SRSF is to mentor and empower Solomon Islands professionals to take the lead in building efficient, affordable, accountable and sustainable justice sector institutions. SRSF values people who show initiative, are positive and enthusiastic, creative and flexible, co-operative and tolerant, respecting of others and relate well to people.

  This adviser position has come about through a combination of partner agency requests, extensive and documented discussion between all stakeholders, internal discussion within PSO, and independent assessments/recommendations of organisational capability.

  Apply here

• CRIMINAL PRACTICE ADVISER

  URS Australia Pty Ltd
  Apply By: 03 February 2012
  Solomon Islands

  The SIG-RAMSI Support Facility (SRSF) is working to assist the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and RAMSI in achieving this objective by supporting the activities of the MJLA and the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, the National Judiciary, the Registrar-General’s Office, the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the Law Reform Commission, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the PSO, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Prosecutions Directorate and the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands.

  A key function of all personnel contracted by SRSF is to mentor and empower Solomon Islands professionals to take the lead in building efficient, affordable, accountable and sustainable justice sector institutions. SRSF values people who show initiative, are positive and enthusiastic, creative and flexible, co-operative and tolerant, respecting of others and relate well to people.

  This adviser position has come about through a combination of partner agency requests, extensive and documented discussion between all stakeholders, internal discussion within PSO, and independent assessments/recommendations of organisational capability.

  Apply here

• Deputy Country Director, China (Staff)

  American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative
  Apply By: 31 March 2012
  Beijing

  ABA ROLI seeks a candidate to fill one (1) Deputy China Country Director position based in Beijing, China. The Deputy China Country Director will work with the China Country Director to develop, implement, and evaluate ABA ROLI’s rule of law programs in China. Our programs cover a broad range of substantive areas including women’s rights, the rights of the disabled, criminal justice reform, environmental protection, and civil society capacity building. Programming approaches include training, pilot projects, and practical research to support policy reform. The Deputy China Country Director will be responsible for maintaining a cooperative working relationship with program partners, supervising local staff to implement program plans pursuant to program objectives, participating in and providing technical assistance to program activities conducted by program partners, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, including producing quarterly and final reports. This position will require substantial travel within China.

  Apply here

• Country Director, Latin America and the Caribbean: General Opening (Staff)

  American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative
  Apply By: 22 December 2012

  The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (“ABA ROLI”) is recruiting on a continuous basis for the position of Country Director, to manage anticipated openings for ABA ROLI programs in countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The scope of work for current and anticipated programs vary, but generally concerns criminal law, legal education, legal profession, and judicial reform.

  Country Directors lead their programs in the following activities: • Provide overall field responsibility. • Develop and implement long- and short-term strategies, work plans, and activities. • Manage international and local staff. • Conduct financial oversight in coordination with Field Financial Manager. • Manage relations with donors and local and international counterparts. • Provide technical assistance, including in such areas as trial advocacy skills, legislative reform, and strategic planning.

  Apply here