Lesotho Justice Management Expert / Team Leader

The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) is looking for an excellent Justice Management Senior Expert as team leader for a long-term mission in Lesotho.

Projecttitel: Strengthening the Lesotho Justice Sector Reference: Lesotho Justice Location: Lesotho Duration: 30 months

Provisional start date: summer 2011, exact date unclear

Deadline for submission of CVs: 15/08/11

Overall Objective: The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is to strengthen the Rule of Law in Lesotho.

Purpose: The purpose of this project and therefore of this contract is to enhance a professional, accessible and impartial Lesotho Justice Sector, which will ensure fair, timely and efficient delivery of justice and effectively combat corruption. This service contract will contribute to this purpose by providing technical assistance to assist in reforming the institutions in the Justice Sector.

Key expert 1: Justice Management Expert/Team Leader (Minimum working days: 550) Based in Maseru, the Team Leader will be responsible for the recruitment of support staff, timely submission of required reports, and preparation of detailed work plans with timetables and terms of reference for non key experts and support staff. S/he will also be largely responsible for providing technical assistance in case management procedures and law reform.

Qualifications and skills • Post graduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, preferably in fields related to Law and the Administration and Management of Justice • Very good knowledge (verbal and written) of English • Very good communication and management skills

General professional experience • At least 6 years of working experience in justice related institutional capacity building, court management, judicial procedural organisation • At least 4 years working experience in EU-funded projects, preferably as Key Expert

Specific professional experience • At least 10 years working experience in public administration, specifically in the area of justice • At least 5 years working experience in managing a team of technical specialists with varying experience and background • At least 5 years working experience in an advisory capacity to senior public management officials, preferably in the Southern African region

Please send your application, including CV and if possible a short coverletter, to the following address: jobs@birdmunich.de