Deputy Director –South Asia
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a worldwide network
of judges and lawyers united in affirming international law and rule of
law principles that advance human rights. We are recruiting a Deputy
Director to manage its South Asia Project, an International Legal
Adviser for South East Asia, as well as a Legal Adviser and a Finance
Officer for the ICJ’s Pakistan Project.
Deputy Director –South Asia
We are recruiting a senior international human rights lawyer or activist as a Deputy Director to manage its South Asia Programme. The post is based in Kathmandu (where the ICJ already has an established regional presence) and will directly supervise the work of more than 25 employees and long-term consultants.
The ideal candidate will be a creative and visionary international human rights lawyer or activist who has held senior positions, including leadership/management positions, who has a strong grasp of international human rights and humanitarian law, with a deep practical experience of human rights advocacy and an understanding of the history, politics and legal systems of the region. The ICJ seeks a Deputy Director with a well-developed network in the region and access to international organizations, NGO's and governments.
Responsibilities
• Assist the Regional Director (RD) to provide vision, strategic direction, leadership and management of the ICJ’s work in South Asia. Advise the RD on legal and political developments relevant to the Programme and on immediate and longer-term objectives and advocacy strategies;• Manage the ICJ’s South Asia Programme using the full range of innovative ICJ advocacy strategies and legal interventions on countries and themes in the region;• Promote collaboration and exchanges between the Nepal and Bangkok offices and other regional and international programmes;• Supervise the work of the South Asia Programme staff, interns and consultants;• Represent the ICJ externally and play a leadership role as the ICJ’s official spokesperson on issues relating to the South Asia region. Carry out media work;• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen, inform and mobilize the ICJ Network in Asia-Pacific and other regions;• Manage the programme’s resources and budget;• Drive the development and implementation of fundraising strategies for the programme.
APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applications is January 17, 2012. Applications should be addressed with your resume, a cover letter and the names of at least 2 references to: Ref: South Asia Deputy Director / South East Asia Legal Adviser / Pakistan Legal Adviser / Pakistan Finance Officer: By email: asia-recruitment@icj.org
Deputy Director –South Asia
We are recruiting a senior international human rights lawyer or activist as a Deputy Director to manage its South Asia Programme. The post is based in Kathmandu (where the ICJ already has an established regional presence) and will directly supervise the work of more than 25 employees and long-term consultants.
The ideal candidate will be a creative and visionary international human rights lawyer or activist who has held senior positions, including leadership/management positions, who has a strong grasp of international human rights and humanitarian law, with a deep practical experience of human rights advocacy and an understanding of the history, politics and legal systems of the region. The ICJ seeks a Deputy Director with a well-developed network in the region and access to international organizations, NGO's and governments.
Responsibilities
• Assist the Regional Director (RD) to provide vision, strategic direction, leadership and management of the ICJ’s work in South Asia. Advise the RD on legal and political developments relevant to the Programme and on immediate and longer-term objectives and advocacy strategies;• Manage the ICJ’s South Asia Programme using the full range of innovative ICJ advocacy strategies and legal interventions on countries and themes in the region;• Promote collaboration and exchanges between the Nepal and Bangkok offices and other regional and international programmes;• Supervise the work of the South Asia Programme staff, interns and consultants;• Represent the ICJ externally and play a leadership role as the ICJ’s official spokesperson on issues relating to the South Asia region. Carry out media work;• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen, inform and mobilize the ICJ Network in Asia-Pacific and other regions;• Manage the programme’s resources and budget;• Drive the development and implementation of fundraising strategies for the programme.
APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applications is January 17, 2012. Applications should be addressed with your resume, a cover letter and the names of at least 2 references to: Ref: South Asia Deputy Director / South East Asia Legal Adviser / Pakistan Legal Adviser / Pakistan Finance Officer: By email: asia-recruitment@icj.org
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