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International Legal Adviser – South East Asia

International Legal Adviser – South East Asia
The Asia & Pacific Regional office is seeking to recruit an International Legal Adviser who will be responsible for implementing the ICJ’s programme. The ideal candidate is an international human rights lawyer with a comprehensive knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law with practical experience of human rights legal advocacy and an understanding of the history, politics and legal systems in the South East region. The position holder reports to the Asia & Pacific Regional Director and works closely with the rest of the team in the Asia & Pacific Regional office and counterparts in other ICJ offices. This position is based in Bangkok.

Responsibilities
• Implementing all aspects of the ICJ’s South East Asia programmes using a range of innovative advocacy strategies to support ICJ legal interventions. In addition, the ILA will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with the legal, political and academic communities in the Asia Pacific region;• Monitor and analyse legal and political developments, human rights and the rule of law developments internationally, including monitoring law reform initiatives.• Assist the Regional Director in developing strategic plans and fundraising proposals and maintaining relationships with relevant donors;• Represent the ICJ externally as required, including in advocacy activities, and by building active relationships with local media and partners;• Implement strategies to strengthen, inform and mobilize the ICJ Network;• Actively maintain supportive working relations and seek opportunities for joint work with the staff of other regional and international programmes.

 Full vacancy announcements for each position can be found on the ICJ’s website: www.icj.org 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