Job: Legal Aid Services Consultant (AFG)

Location: Kabul
Closing Date: Thursday, 12 December 2013
ABOUT IDLO
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) works to enable governments and empower people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, and sustainable development.
IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes justice, peace and development by providing legal expertise to governments, multilateral and civil society organizations. It seeks to enhance human rights, economic growth and good governance through technical assistance on judicial and legal reform, capacity-building and legal empowerment programs and projects. Bringing together a range of diverse local, national and international stakeholders and working in an enabling rather than directive or prescriptive way, IDLO acts as a catalyst for social change. It prides itself on its flexibility, speed and entrepreneurial spirit.
While IDLO works in all developing regions of the world, it has significant operations in countries emerging from conflict. IDLO is the only intergovernmental organization with an exclusive mandate to promote the rule of law. It currently has 27 Member Parties and benefits from the collective wisdom of a prestigious International Advisory Council. To learn more about IDLO, please visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter @IDLOnews.
IDLO IN AFGHANISTAN
IDLO has 30 years' experience of transferring knowledge and building good governance in developing countries, countries in transition and those recovering from armed conflict. Since 2001, IDLO has been working as a lead partner of the Afghan Government in justice and legal reform. Some specific achievements include:
  • The establishment of eight specialized units which are dedicated to prosecute violence against women, in collaboration with the Attorney General;
  • Support to a group of IDLO's graduates to set up the Legal Aid Organization of Afghanistan, providing quality legal aid services to poor and disadvantaged groups, especially women and children, in 25 provinces of the country; and
  • Capacity building of over 3,000 legal professionals, including judges, prosecutors, defence lawyers, members of parliament, civil servants and academics.
As a result of IDLO's assistance, people across Afghanistan have gained access to legal representation, enhanced knowledge and fairer trials.
THE CONSULTANCY
IDLO seeks candidates for the position of Legal Aid Services Consultant based in Kabul for the U.S. funded, multi-million dollar program supporting the National Justice Sector Strategy (NJSS program). This a full time position with a duration of 3 months.
Reporting to the NJSS Chief of Party in Afghanistan, the Legal Aid Services Consultant will work in close collaboration with the change management team and legal aid specialist in Kabul, and will be responsible for the following:
  • An assessment of the legal aid sector in Afghanistan;
  • A directory of all existing agencies delivering legal aid services in Afghanistan, listing their key stakeholders and donors and programs that directly or indirectly provide support to the delivery of legal aid services;
  • A report including assessment findings in the context of the Afghanistan rule of law, sociopolitical, donor , security and addressing the Change Management Team inquiries;
  • Interviews with legal aid agencies and key stakeholders to inform the assessment;
  • Collect, analyze and report on available data on the legal aid sector in Afghanistan; and
  • To report and liaise with national and international partners, stakeholders and agencies, as directed by the Chief of Party.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
IDLO seeks a Legal Aid Services Consultant, who has extensive senior level experience in developing and managing rule of law programs specializing in legal aid delivery, a genuine interest and passion for the organization's mission to ensure the successful implementation of a justice sector reform project aimed at handing capacity to Afghan institutions. The Legal Aid Services Consultant will have proven track records in this area. She/he will need to bring enthusiasm, a dependable attitude, the ability to mentor staff when required, and have the flexibility to participate in a wide variety of tasks. Sensitivity to political, cultural and religious issues surrounding Afghanistan is essential to the success of this position. The Legal Aid Services Consultant will have the knowledge and strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a multi–cultural team and foster relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Legal Aid Services Consultant will possess a legal or related degree, preferably at an advanced level, and have a minimum of 7 years rule of law experience. Prior experience in development organizations and experience in legal aid or change management is a significant advantage. Experience in Afghanistan is a requirement for the consultancy. The candidate must have the emotional strength and be willing and able to work in a difficult environment. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of Dari/Pashtu would be a significant advantage.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This position is based in Kabul, Afghanistan with expected travel to the Provinces. IDLO offers international consultants based in Afghanistan a competitive remuneration and benefits package
in terms of salary, medical and accident insurance, post-conflict insurance, annual leave, sick-leave, home-leave as well as rest and recovery leave (R&R). The program operates on a five-day working week from Sunday to Thursday. Accommodation, cleaning, laundry and meals are provided in a pleasant, secure guesthouse. Rigorous security is in place at all times. This is a non-family duty station.
HOW TO APPLY IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome and encourage diverse applications. To apply, please visit IDLO's employment website at www.idlo.int/jobsPC.

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