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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

Application Instructions