Program Manager-Case Management and Non-Judicial Training Judicial Training Project

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:
This 2.5 year, USAID-funded project will assist the Government of Sri Lanka, the Judicial Services Commission and the judiciary to improve the management and efficacy of the Sri Lanka legal system, and improve access to justice to conflict-affected and marginalized communities. The program will support the institutional capacity development of the Ministry of Justice, the Judges Training Institute and the Judicial Services Commission.

Please Note: This is a local position. Only Sri Lankan citizens are eligible to apply

Position Summary: MSI is seeking an experienced Program Manager to assist in the overall development and implementation of the case management and non-judicial training component of this project. Under the overall management of the Chief of Party and direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party and Senior Program Manager, the Program Manager-Case Management and Non-Judicial Training will be responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of training programs for non-judicial officers, improvement of case management processes and institutional development of relevant judicial institutions.

Responsibilities: • Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party and the Senior Program Manager, assist in the organization and preparation of training programs for non-judicial officers, including court administration, stenographers and translators, in cooperation with international and national education institutions and technical experts. • Assist in the preparation of course curricula and training materials for non-judicial and case management personnel. • Assist in planning and organizing national, regional and international educational opportunities for local judges and court personnel, i.e. study tours, judicial exchange programs and scholarships.

Qualifications: • Degree in law and/or public administration is required. • Minimum of 3 years' experience working in the justice sector or in public administration is essential. • Demonstrated experience implementing donor-funded technical assistance projects in justice sector, rule of law, or human rights is necessary. • Experience organizing or implementing educational or vocational training programs, particularly for non-judicial and/or court administration personnel, is ideal. • Previous experience working in court administration or public administration beneficial. • Experience working with regional or international exchange programs and study tours preferred. • Regional experience in the North and East strongly preferred. • Fluency in Tamil and Singhala required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.