Alutiiq LLC RESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR (RLA)
The RLA's responsibilities will include:
- Support and be supervised by the TL/RLA in all the responsibilities and specific objectives listed above;
- Serve as the acting TL/RLA as required.
- Recommend activities and projects that help South Sudan create a reliable, efficient and fair justice system that ensures rule of law to its citizens;
- Provide advice to INL/Juba in the planning, development, and management of such aspects of Mission-supported “Rule of Law” (ROL) activities as the development of policy recommendations, determination of work priorities and resolution of implementation issues;
- Assist INL/Juba in managing the other resources of the RLA Project;
- Consult through INL/Juba with senior U.S. Embassy management as required on issues involving ROL, program development and best development practices;
- Develop concept papers, strategy papers and assessment/evaluation documents; and,
- Monitor and report on the evolution of South Sudan’s justice system, in formats to be determined by INL/Juba.
- Assure that project activities are technically sound, cost-effective and comply with applicable USG financial and contracting requirements;
- Identify problem areas in the achievement of these goals and communicate these to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the Government Technical Monitor (GTM);
- Provide advice to INL/Juba on the selection of performance data, then track such data for use in project metrics;
- Maintain contact and dialogue – in association with the COR/GTM – with donor organizations, as well as non-governmental organization (NGOs), organizing donor coordination events, as necessary;
- Serve as note-taker for USG officials during substantive meetings, as required;
- Work effectively under pressure, within time constraints, and during times of rapidly developing events; and,
- Perform other tasks within the scope of the funding as directed by the CO/COR.
Qualifications
RLA - Minimum Requirements:
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school in United States or its equivalent abroad
- Four (4) years of progressively more responsible legal work experience, such as working as a judge, prosecutor, public defender, government legal adviser, attorney in private practice, law faculty member, law clerk, court administrator, legal training or legal technical assistance provider, or a combination of the above
- Two (2) years of experience working in the area of criminal justice reform and rule of law programs in foreign countries, preferably in developing or transitional countries
- One (1) year of experience with working in the area of juvenile justice
- U.S. citizenship
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
RLA - Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience working in Sudan or South Sudan.
- Experience working with developing nations, preferably in post-conflict environments
- Experience working overseas implementing ROL projects within U.S. Government, international organizations, or their contractors
- Familiarity with international organizations involved in justice program components in missions around the world and demonstrated understanding of the requirements for coordinating U.S. programs with them
Contact Details
- Contact:
- Rosa Interiano
- Telephone:
- 703-992-0559
- Email:
- rinteriano@alutiiq.com
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