DAI Europe IT expert in case management and database information systems

IT expert in case management and database information systems - Strengthening the Lesotho Justice Sector

About DAI

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Objective of the programme:

The programme seeks to enhance a professional, accessible and impartial Lesotho justice sector, which will ensure fair, timely and efficient delivery of justice and effectively combat corruption. Day-to-day implementation of the programme will be managed by a Technical Cooperation Unit within the Office of the Chief Justice during the period December 2012 to March 2015.

Qualifications and skills:

• Advanced university degree in computer science or similar.
• Fluent in spoken and written English;
• Proficiency in Sotho would be an asset;
• Proven computer proficiencies;
• Excellent analytical competence and interview skills;
• Active listening skills and strong report writing skills;

General professional experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working on significant IT system projects including case management within the justice sector;
• Experience of working with law enforcement agencies and courts;

Specific professional experience:

• Relevant working experience in legal advice projects, preferably EC funded;
• Experience of developing case management and case processing policies and procedures for handling criminal and civil cases;
• Experience of developing specialized professional training and mentoring programmes in the use of new IT systems;
• Experience of various database systems and document management best ptractice
• Recent Experience in working within Lesotho or the region.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and covering letter to europerecruit@dai.com

Deadline for Application:

30th August 2012