Legal Adviser – Pakistan
Legal Adviser – Pakistan
The Asia & Pacific Regional office is seeking to recruit a Legal Adviser who will be responsible for implementing the ICJ’s Pakistan 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 system in Pakistan. The position will be based in Pakistan with due consideration for security concerns.
The Asia & Pacific Regional office is seeking to recruit a Legal Adviser who will be responsible for implementing the ICJ’s Pakistan 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 system in Pakistan. The position will be based in Pakistan with due consideration for security concerns.
Responsibilities
• Implementing all aspects of the ICJ’s Pakistan project using a range of innovative advocacy strategies to support ICJ legal interventions;• Monitor and analyse legal and political developments, human rights and the rule of law developments internationally, including monitoring law reform initiatives.• Work with the International Legal Adviser for South Asia to develop proposals and preparing reports for donors;• Represent the ICJ externally, develop and maintain relations with relevant partners and otherwise raise the public profile of the ICJ. In addition, the International Legal Adviser will work closely with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and other human rights defenders to support and improve their capacity to monitor conditions in Pakistan;• Implement strategies to strengthen, inform and mobilize the ICJ Network of Commissioners, National Sections and Affiliated Organizations in the region;• Actively maintain supportive working relations and seek opportunities for joint work with the staff of other regional and international programmes.
• Implementing all aspects of the ICJ’s Pakistan project using a range of innovative advocacy strategies to support ICJ legal interventions;• Monitor and analyse legal and political developments, human rights and the rule of law developments internationally, including monitoring law reform initiatives.• Work with the International Legal Adviser for South Asia to develop proposals and preparing reports for donors;• Represent the ICJ externally, develop and maintain relations with relevant partners and otherwise raise the public profile of the ICJ. In addition, the International Legal Adviser will work closely with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and other human rights defenders to support and improve their capacity to monitor conditions in Pakistan;• Implement strategies to strengthen, inform and mobilize the ICJ Network of Commissioners, National Sections and Affiliated Organizations in the region;• Actively maintain supportive working relations and seek opportunities for joint work with the staff of other regional and international programmes.
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
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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