Positive Planet International seeks to engage a Regional Finance Manager for the Middle East and North Africa platform of Positive Planet International based in Cairo.

Positive Planet International

Positive Planet International (PPI) was created out of the growth and transformation of Planet Finance, a non-profit organisation created in 1998 with a mandate to alleviate poverty through access to financial services and inclusive markets. PPI’s mission is to create conditions of a better world for future generations all over the world. Its headquarters are located in Paris, France, and its activities are carried out in more than 40 countries, managed by local branches in Africa, Europe and in the Middle East.

PPI prioritises three key areas: access to entrepreneurship, access to financial services and access to markets and mobilises its experts in these sectors.

http://positiveplanetinternational.org/

Positive Planet International in MENA

PPI’s MENA Regional office is based in Cairo, in Egypt, managing projects in many countries in the region such as Egypt, Lebanon, UAE, Jordan, Palestine, Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.

PPI started its operations in Egypt in 2008 in Cairo and throughout the past decade has worked on different projects primarily with a focus on development finance.

Job description

As a senior staff member, the Finance Manager works to establish finance policies and procedures for the country program and make sure all staff understand and follow them. He/she supports the regional director and the country manager to achieve the highest levels efficiency and stewardship of financial resources available. He/she leads PPI compliance with donor, PPI and government regulations and He/she leads finance staff to ensure accuracy of the data flowing into and out of the financial system and the completeness of the documentation supporting that information

Under the hierarchical authority of MENA Regional Director and with country authority of the Egypt Country Manager a functional authority of the Finance Director-of Positive Planet International (located in Head Office (HO)) the incumbent will have the responsibility of fulfilling the following key areas of responsible tasks:

Administrative Management and Coordination

• Regular reporting with HO of the administrative and financial activities in the sub region

• Ensure that the Operations are legally compliant in each country of Operations (e.g. ensure valid operating license, associated reporting submitted accurately and on time)

• Launch and follow up on procedures for licensing of the offices in the region

• Obtain required information from partners and clients to ensure regulatory requirements are met

• Property Management: oversee inventory controls, contracting services, and maintenance management for PPI properties and assets consisting of the following: physical assets of the office, equipment, computers, and other inventories. Maintain key relationships with suppliers, provide a physical inventory annually to include financial updates to PPI HO, assure that the office premises are maintained and safe. Ensure staff is provided with adequate facilities and equipment. Ensure that all procurement documentation is in database.

• Relationship Management: Liaise with other NGO-s and international/national community on issues of Administrative Management. Maintain good working relationships with local government authorities. Create and maintain good and quality communication at local office level, regional level as well as with external associates.

• Information Technology: Ensure that all IT systems function optimally and match office needs. Supervise and oversee the work of IT service providers or liaise with HO IT support services, assure that IT documentation are updated.

• Procurement: Oversee the entire procurement process to ensure compliance with PPI and donor policies including review of contracts, preparation and maintenance of documentation for leases and grants. Serve as liaison with lawyers (if needed), assuring quality legal and consulting services for PPI. Assure systems and processes are in place for expendable goods such as office supplies.

  Accounting and Financial Management, in collaboration with local Admin and Finance Officers

• Maintain tools for financial management, maintain regional procedures for accounting, budget control, and treasury

• Management/supervision of the organisations’ accounting books in SAP, including recording of all financial transactions, invoicing (through HO) & bill payments

• Ensure timely and accurate financial & accounting reporting to HO, interact with HO on a regular basis to ensure seamless flow of information back and forth ;

• Monthly management and reconciliation of Egyptian bank accounts and reconciliation of UAE bank account with signatory

• Provide project and office financial reports, analyse the results and provide advice on strategies to improve financial performance of the offices/projects.

• Provide monthly updates on actual expenditure on projects in the Project Pricing tool and coordinate with the Project Manager on budget performance, analysis and recommendations.

• Manage the cash flow needs for the Region through consolidating cash flow needs from Project Managers and the team and making timely and accurate requests for funds (as per PPI policy and procedures)

HR Management

• Follow up on staff and consulting contracts, amendments for local staff, consultants,and interns ensuring that they are renewed in good time and in compliance with labour laws.

• Support the management for the definition of social insurance policies for the Middle East region, in compliance with legal requirements.

-Supervise pay roll of local staff including managing cash flow needs, seeking relevant approval of invoices or payslips, requesting head office payments and making local payments.

• Proposition and follow up of staff annual performance interviews in close collaboration with the concerned supervisors.

• Support the management in elaborating and implementing annual staff training plans for the local offices in the region.

• Ensure that staffing plans for the project and the office are defined and that the HR needs are met through liaison with Head Office and relevant budgeting

  Train and Monitor financial management of Project implementing partners

• Develop and maintain partner financial manual in adherence with PPI and donor requirements

• Lead the implementation of PPI sub-recipient financial policies

• Oversee financial training for partner finance and programme staff and assist partners in implementing financial procedures as requested

• Review partners financial reports, record keeping and discuss errors and any necessary corrective actions needed, with the partner.

• Conduct periodic audits of partner financial and other records

  Budget Control of PPI Middle East and North Africa activities

• Contribute to the development and review of proposal budgets, before submission to donors, in collaboration with management and project team.

-Budget follow up for each project, in coordination with project management and local Accounting officer.

• Analyse costs and budget gaps in project budget.

• Draft final and intermediary financial reports; internally (Princing Tool) and as required by different donors.

• Update tools for budget control (Pricing Tool)

• Preparation of audit missions for the Projects, local offices and the region..

• Manage the dissemination of financial procedures in the region.

• Participate in project budget tracking meetings arranged by Project Managers and in line with the PPI Project Management Handbook

• Be the primary point of contact for internal and external audits; preparing the engagement letter, managing schedules, assuring documentation is available, managing closure of any findings and coordinating with HO throughout

-Ensure that PPI meets the financial and administrative requirements of public donors (notably the EU) according to defined conditions set out in general and specific conditions

Sub-grant management and other project responsibilities

• As required from time to time on projects, conduct specific project responsibilities such as:

• Sub-grant management: conduct the due diligence of sub-grant recipients, contribute to the development of sub-grant agreements considering the due diligence results, manage the payment of sub-grants, monitor the delivery of the sub-grants in accordance with the agreements

• Oversee the financial management of specific project partners in accordance with the lead contractor on donor requirements and utilising the relevant guidelines and tools provided

-Provide financial and administrative support for regional projects and regional partners.

Requirements

-Major in Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field, Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, and Accounting will be highly regarded.

-Excellent English and Arabic language skills (speaking, reading, and writing). French will be an asset.

-Minimum of 5-7 years work experience in a administrative and financial management position with progressive responsibilities.

-Experience with an international NGO working is preferred.

-Understanding of financial systems, including budgeting and budget/expense analysis experience. Knowledge of SAP accounting software or similar financial reporting software highly preferred.

• Knowledge of multiple public donors’ regulations, including European Union and DFID.

-Knowledge of procurement, HR and general office administration/management issues.

• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

• Ability to deal in a productive and diplomatic way with governmental entities such as Ministry of Social Solidarity, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions even when under pressure.

• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to work collaboratively

• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics

• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

Interested applicants should send their CV and a cover letter to the following email address recrutement@positiveplanet.ngo no later than 3^rd of January 2019.

Reviews and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the post will be closed once a suitable candidate is found, so please do not hesitate in submitting your application.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Type of Contract: Consultancy

Location: Global with 10 days of work in Myanmar

Duration of Contract: A total of 28 work days

Start Date: 1 February 2019

End Date: 30 May 2019

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is seeking qualified applicants to develop a handbook on strategic litigation for lawyers and civil society actors in Myanmar for its project Empowering Communities Promoting Rights and Good Governance from to 1 February to 30 May 2019.

OVERVIEW OF THE ICJ

Composed of 60 eminent judges and lawyers from all regions of the world, the ICJ promotes and protects human rights through the rule of law, by using its unique legal expertise to develop and strengthen national and international justice systems. Established in 1952 and active on the five continents, the ICJ works towards the progressive development and effective implementation of international human rights and international humanitarian law; secure the realisation of civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights; safeguard the separation of powers; and guarantee the independence of the judiciary and legal profession.

OVERVIEW OF THE ASIA REGIONAL OFFICE

In 2005, the ICJ established a regional office in Bangkok, Thailand with the aim of strengthening the capacity of legal communities in the ASEAN region to apply international human rights standards in combating impunity and reaffirming the rule of law. In 2013, the Asia Regional Office established an office in Myanmar to advance the promotion and protection of human rights in line with international law and standards.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The project works to promote accountable governance by increasing the knowledge and understanding of civil, political, social and women’s rights amongst marginalised groups as well as duty bearers, and supports marginalised groups, particularly women, to access justice. Primary areas of project implementation are Mon, Shan and Kayah states of Myanmar. The ICJ implements activities as part of a consortium of national and international partners.

OVERVIEW OF THE CONSULTANCY

The Consultant/s will develop a handbook on strategic litigation for lawyers and civil society actors in Myanmar. It is intended as a reference tool/guide to aid advocacy and outreach efforts relating to responsible investment issues.

Desk based research will be conducted to support its development, drawing on ICJ’s prior experience both in Myanmar’s legal profession and in strategic public interest litigation. The Consultant/s will draw upon applicable literature and cases from other countries and regions. With support from the ICJ’s team in-country, the Consultant/s will also consult with actors such as civil society members, parliamentarians, judges, prosecutors and lawyers in Myanmar on best practices in Myanmar and the region. The handbook will be a comprehensive whilst accessible tool/guide for use by lawyers and activists. The handbook will be drafted in English language, and subsequently translated into Burmese by the ICJ.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSULTANCY

• Produce proposed plan for strategic litigation handbook;

• Draft handbook based on best practice strategies and examples with applicability to the

  Myanmar context;

• Conduct interviews with actors in Myanmar, in coordination with the ICJ Team;

• Provide full draft to the ICJ legal advisers;

• Respond to and integrate comments and feedback from ICJ legal advisers and deliver final

  version of the handbook; and

• (Preferable but not mandatory), participate in event to launch the handbook.

DELIVERABLES:

• A brief note outlining the proposed plan, scope, approach and methodology for the strategic litigation handbook within 5 work days of the start of the consultancy;
• A draft strategic litigation handbook within 18 work days of the consultancy; and
• Final version of the strategic litigation handbook by the 30 May 2019.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful consultant/s will have:

• A degree in law;
• At least ten years cumulative experience engaging on and/or advising strategic litigation on human rights issues;
• Relevant professional experience in Myanmar; and
• Strong English language competency is essential; local language competency is an asset

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer.

APPLICATIONS close on 15 January 2019 by 5 pm. Bangkok time and should be addressed with your resume, an expression of interest and the names of at least two recent references to:

Ref: Consultancy: Strategic Litigation Handbook for Myanmar

By email: asia-recruitment@icj.org

These materials should clearly outline the candidate’s key skills and experience that are relevant to this consultancy, as well as any key standards or principles that inform her or his work. Please also provide a short cost justification – including your salary history and/or daily rate for your last three consultancies. The ICJ may ask for examples of previous work after reviewing the application materials.

Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We cannot answer phone enquiries. We thank you for your understanding.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Post Name: International Programme Manager (Operations)

Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights

Post base: Yangon

Supervisor: Team Leader

INTRODUCTION

The Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights (2016-2020) supports the Union Attorney General’s Office, the Office of the Supreme Court of the Union, lawyers, CSOs as well as the law departments of Dagon and East Yangon Universities in strengthening capacities on core aspects of rule of law and human rights and supporting reform in relevant areas. The programme which has a total grant of DKK 70 million (approximately USD 10 million) is based on participatory approaches supporting partners to identify their own needs and priorities and taking lead in implementation of activities.

The governance of the programme is based on joint decision-making with partners through co-chaired Steering Committees. The programme is part of the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme (2016-2020) endorsed by a bilateral government-to-government agreement between Myanmar and Denmark as well as MoUs with all key stakeholders. A Joint Venture comprised of the International Commission of Jurists (lead agency) and the Danish Institute for Human Rights has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the programme through a team of experts supporting implementation. It works in close dialogue with the Embassy of Denmark.

The Joint Venture (JV) is seeking an International Programme Manager(Operations) to join the team implementing the Denmark-Myanmar Programme. The position will be responsible for leading and managing all operational aspects of the programme. This includes ensuring the implementation of agreed work plans, compliance with all aspects of the service contract framework signed with the Embassy of Denmark, and appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes which ensure quality programming, collection of data and reporting on results.

S/he will be part of a team of 13 international and local experts who work closely together on programme implementation.

The position will be contracted by the International Commission of Jurists.

The ideal candidate will have experience in programme management roles in developing country contexts, ideally in the rule of law or governance sectors, and also preferably in technical assistance and/or capacity building programmes. S/he will be a team player, capable of providing operational leadership and support to a diverse team of colleagues that drives effective programme implementation. The position is based in Yangon, and the successful candidate will be expected to travel infrequently to support planning and activities with partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The International Programme Manager (Operations) has the following responsibilities:

· Lead all operational aspects of the programme, supporting the JV’s team of technical experts so that agreed workplans are implemented on time and within budget.

· Have financial authority for the expenditures of the Programme, and ensure that all contractual and compliance requirements are adhered to.

· Manage the programme’s monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes, ensuring appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and used in order to evidence results in accordance with the results framework.

· Coordinate the annual work-planning and budgeting process under the supervision of the team leader and with the technical experts and partners.

· Coordinate the Joint Venture’s role as Secretariat of the bi-annual Steering Committee meetings.

· Liaise closely with the Embassy of Denmark on all relevant implementation, contractual and compliance issues.

· Ensure appropriate tools and processes are utilised in order to manage programme implementation.

· Lead learning and reflective processes to facilitate adaptive programming and strengthen programme quality.

· Prepare bi-annual progress reports, with the support of the technical experts.

· Supervise the Joint Venture’s finance and administration team.

· Oversee recruitment processes to ensure that appropriately skilled staff are recruited and retained.

· Coordinate the annual Quality Assurance visit and audit.

· Act as budget holder and in conjunction with the International Finance Officer, ensure that all expenditure, contracting and procurement is in line with the Programme’s Procurement and Finance Manual.

· Act as security focal point to oversee and ensure effective implementation of staff safety and security procedures.

· Help promote a programme which remains responsive to the evolving and dynamic political and legal context in Myanmar.

· Other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

Education & Experience

· Relevant university degree, preferably a post-graduate degree.

· At least eight years of relevant professional experience in programme implementation in a developing country context.

· Preferably two years of relevant experience from a justice sector / rule of law / human rights / governance / conflict programme.

· Extensive experience with project cycle management, including planning/budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

· Significant experience with financial management, managing budgets, drafting ToRs and contracts, procurement etc.

· Good understanding of results-based programming, and related monitoring, evaluation and learning tools.

· Relevant experience from Asia, in particular Myanmar, is a distinct advantage.

Essential skills

· Relationship building and team management skills in a diverse context

· Proven communication and listening skills

· Inter-cultural understanding

· Excellent English language skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team

· Openness and flexibility, capacity to adapt to changing priorities and needs

· Willingness to travel

The contract is based on a policy of equal opportunities and offers a competitive salary package. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS close on March 1, 2018 and should be addressed with a cover letter, resume, writing sample and names of at least 2 references to:

Ref: International Programme Manager, Myanmar

By email: asia-recruitment@icj.org

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Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We cannot answer phone enquiries. We thank you for your understanding.

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Terms of Reference: Customized English Language courses for Law Teachers

Purpose: The purpose of this call for EOI is to identify an appropriate service provider who can provide customized English Language courses for Law Teachers according to the terms of reference states as below.

Summary:

Title: Service Provider (company, organization or individual(s) to provide customized English Language courses for Law Teachers

Location: Yangon

Length: 34 weeks covering two terms with a possible break

Supervisor: Senior Legal Adviser of the Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights

1)Background

The Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights (2016-2020) supports the Union Attorney General’s Office, the Office of the Supreme Court of the Union, lawyers, CSOs as well as the law departments of Dagon and East Yangon Universities in strengthening capacities on core aspects of rule of law and human rights and supporting reform in relevant areas. The programme which has a total grant of DKK 70 million (approximately USD 10 million) is based on participatory approaches supporting partners to identify their own needs and priorities and taking lead in implementation of activities.

The governance of the programme is based on joint decision-making with partners through co-chaired Steering Committees. The programme is part of the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme (2016-2020) endorsed by a bilateral government-to-government agreement between Myanmar and Denmark as well as MoUs with all key stakeholders. A Joint Venture comprised of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the programme through a team of experts supporting implementation.

2) Description of the Assignment

The Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights (hereafter the Programme) implemented human rights education at the Myanmar universities in close collaborations with the Dagon University and the East Yangon University. As part of the Programme, the English language courses will be provided to Law Teachers.

The Service Provider will be responsible for delivering English Language classes 1 day per week, either Saturday or Sunday, for two different levels of students, and therefore two different sessions i.e., one session for 3 hours. The curriculum for the Law Teachers will be developed by the Service Provider. At the inception phase, the Service Provider will conduct placement test for teachers and eventually, there will be two sessions according to the results. Likewise, the Service Provider will be responsible to hold an exam after each term for the participants and keep reporting against the progress of the participants to the Programme.

3) Objectives

The objective of the assignment is

· Strengthen the level of the English Language amongst the Law Teachers

· Augment the capacity of the Law Teachers to engage with the human rights literature and human rights education activities

4) Deliverables

The following deliverables have been identified:

· Placement test for 35 faculty staff

· English language classes one day per week on the weekend, including two sessions for 3 hours each session which will continue for approximately 34 weeks; The two sessions should be adapted to two levels according to the placements of law teachers from the placement tests.

· Progress reports covering each term

Payments will be made in stages and these terms will be specified in the contract.

5) Proposed Methodology

The Service Provider will develop a curriculum for the course or utilize an appropriate existing curriculum, and deliver one day per week classes including two sessions for 3 hours each (total of 6 hours per week). In order to divide two classes, the Service Provider will conduct a placement test for proposed 35 faculty staff. The entire course will cover approximately 34 weeks for two terms which means 17 weeks per each term. Between two terms, there will be a possible break and the Service Provider will report against the status of the participants after each term.

6) Timing and Costs Schedule

OutputTiming

Placement Test for 35 faculty staff Last week of March 2019 1 day

First Term of English Language classes April – July 2019 Approximately 17 weeks

Second Term of English Language classes mid-August – mid-December 2019 Approximately 17 weeks

Total outputs: approximately 34 weeks * 6 hours/week= 204 hours

7) Key Requirements for the Service Provider

The Service Provider should have:

· Experience in teaching English Language

· Experience along with an English Language instructor, a native-speaker with implementation of customized curriculum for the course

· Relevant education qualifications (English language teaching)

· Proven experience producing high-quality in delivering trainings

8)Application

Service Provider should be Myanmar based. Service Providers that meet the criteria should submit an expression of interest, which includes the following:

· Proposal for bid including the Service Provider's suitability for the assignment, and current contact information;

· CV(s) of proposed personnel

· Expected rates and detailed work plan

· Detail past experience on similar assignments or provide references

· Any other information or detail the service provider believes will enhance their application

· Deadline to submit the expression of interest is 5 March, 2019.

Applications will be assessed based on both cost and quality factors.

Applications conforming to these requirements should be sent to the email address asia-recruitment@icj.org by close of business (COB) 6 March, 2019.**

For any further information, please contact: eiph@humanrights.dk

Note:

The JV reserves the right to change or cancel this TOR at any time during the selection process. The JV will make a good faith effort to inform service providers before the deadline or provide an opportunity to adjust their bid.

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) seeks to engage an experienced Communications and Cybersecurity Officer to provide technical expertise to the ICJ Asia Regional Office and its HRD partners to effectively implement the Strengthening the Rule of Law and Access to Justice in Southeast Asia project.

OVERVIEW OF THE ICJ

Composed of 60 eminent judges and lawyers from all regions of the world, the ICJ promotes and protects human rights through the rule of law, by using its unique legal expertise to develop and strengthen national and international justice systems. Established in 1952 and active on the five continents, the ICJ works towards the progressive development and effective implementation of international human rights and international humanitarian law; secure the realization of civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights; safeguard the separation of powers; and guarantee the independence of the judiciary and legal profession.

OVERVIEW OF THE ASIA REGIONAL OFFICE

In 2005, the ICJ established a regional office in Bangkok, Thailand with the aim of strengthening the capacity of legal communities in the ASEAN region to apply international human rights standards in combating impunity and reaffirming the rule of law.

OVERVIEW OF THE CONSULTANCY

The Consultant will provide technical expertise to the ICJ and its HRD partners, strengthen the ICJ’s engagement with regional, national and international media, assist on the development of pro-active cyber-security approaches and provide administrative and technical support for activity implementation. Acting under supervision of the ICJ Media & Communications Director and the Asia Pacific Regional Director or to whom of the ICJ Media & Communications Director and the Asia Pacific Regional Director delegate your supervision, the Consultant will undertake allocated tasks required to support the Asia Pacific Programme Team to effectively implement the Strengthening the Rule of Law and Access to Justice in Southeast Asia project. The duration of the consultancy will be approximately 20 months.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSULTANCY

• Planning: jointly with the regional legal and policy teams and the ICJ Media & Communications Director, develop a media and communications calendar for the ICJ Asia and Pacific Programme, and ensure that all media activities, as well as the production of multimedia and publications, are properly planned and well integrated in / coordinated with the overall ICJ media and communications calendar;
• Enhancing impact in the media: position the ICJ in the local, regional and international media (print, electronic, broadcast) through the delivering of press releases, feature articles, opinion pieces, one-to-one interviews or any other media-friendly tool, and by facilitating media interventions and communications events and activities, such as press conferences, press packs, forums, roundtables, etc. Identify and, whenever possible, anticipate news on issues relevant to ICJ to improve the timing and efficiency of reactive media work;
• Management of media and advocacy relations: develop and maintain a network and database of media contacts in the Asia and Pacific Region. In addition to the media database, maintain an advocacy list consisting of contacts within NGOs, Governmental bodies, embassies, legal and academic circles and any other audiences relevant to ICJ advocacy work;
• Production of communications materials: together with the regional legal and policy teams and the ICJ Media & Communications Director, coordinate the scheduling of any ICJ communications materials in the Asia & Pacific Region, and especially the new publications, and supervise the local production of these materials;
• ICJ branding: ensure that the ICJ Visual and Corporate Identity is fully and accurately implemented on all ICJ communications materials in the Asia & Pacific Region;
• Web publishing: ensure that all media materials, web stories, multimedia and publications of the Asia & Pacific Programme are posted on the ICJ website according to the internal guidelines for web publishing;
• Visual communications/Multimedia: ensure the production of high quality visuals (mainly pictures and video clips) to illustrate ICJ’s programmatic activities in the Asia & Pacific region;
• Social media: develop a Twitter account for the ICJ Asia & Pacific Programme, and feed it, especially with tweets promoting ICJ Asia & Pacific’s work posted on the ICJ website. Tweets should not only be in English, but also in Thai and any other regional languages, whenever appropriate;
• Management of suppliers and interns: Manage contacts and liaise with all external suppliers (graphic designers, photographers, printers, multimedia consultants, translators, editors, etc);
• Supporting the ICJ Asia & Pacific Programme: act as the focal point for all media communications within the Asia & Pacific Region. Maintain supportive working relations with programme staff. Uphold regular relations with the South Asia regional office on communications issues;
• Cybersecurity: advise the Regional Director on safety and security issues relating to media engagement and online communications; contribute to or lead the development of training materials for staff and partners on online security issues; identify ways to improve the security of online communications and participate in assessments for the ICJ and national partners relating to cybersecurity and related issues;
• Reporting: for all media and communications matters, reports to the ICJ Media & Communications Director and the Regional Director for Asia. Liaise with, and/or inform them of any media & communications activity in the Asia & Pacific region. For all cybersecurity, operational and administrative matters, reports to the Regional Director for Asia.

DELIVERABLES

• Provide technical expertise to the ICJ and HRD partners during the consultancy period;
• Strengthen the ICJ’s engagement with regional, national and international media – particularly on social and other forms of online media;
• Assist in the development of pro-active cyber-security approaches.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful consultant/s will have:

• A proven knowledge of, and work experience in, most communications aspects, including media work, social media, web publishing, branding and visual identity, and have knowledge and experience in filming and editing;
• Strong organizational, drafting and editing skills, and have computer literacy, including some knowledge/understanding of WordPress CMS;
• Spoken and written fluency in English is essential; other languages, especially Thai, would definitely be an asset.
• A proven knowledge of, and work experience in, cybersecurity and dedication to the legal protection and promotion of human rights.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer.

APPLICATIONS close on 22 March 2019 by 5 pm. Bangkok time and should be addressed with your resume, a cover letter and the names of at least two recent references to:

Ref: Communications and Cybersecurity Officer

By email: asia-recruitment@icj.org

Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We cannot answer phone enquiries. We thank you for your understanding.

Type of contract: Consultancy

Location: Home-based with travel to India

Duration of contract: 30 working days

Start Date: May 2019

End Date: 31 July 2019

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is seeking qualified applicants to conduct a final evaluation for its project Promote human rights and end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in India (2015-2019), during May, June and July 2019.

OVERVIEW OF THE ICJ

Composed of 60 eminent judges and lawyers from all regions of the world, the ICJ promotes and protects human rights through the rule of law, by using its unique legal expertise to develop and strengthen national and international justice systems. Established in 1952 and active on the five continents, the ICJ works towards the progressive development and effective implementation of international human rights and international humanitarian law; secure the realisation of civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights; safeguard the separation of powers; and guarantee the independence of the judiciary and legal profession.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The ICJ has been implementing its Promote human rights and end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in India project (hereafter ‘the project’) over a period of 48 months from 31 July 2015 to 31 July 2019.

The overall objective of this project is to address and reduce discriminatory treatment and homo and transphobic attitudes toward LGBTI communities by challenging discriminatory laws and practices, raising awareness of SOGI-based violence, and engaging with the judiciary and other legal professional in India.

The project has pursued the following three specific and related objectives:

1. To strengthen the capacity of local activists and human rights defenders in understanding both domestic and international legal frameworks for the protection of their rights, and to enable them to seek the repeal of discriminatory laws in India;

2. To increase awareness among judges and other legal professionals about the endemic problem of SOGI-based violence and discrimination, with the aim of assisting petitioners in the curative appeal of IPC 377;

3. To engage with the judiciary to address and change discriminatory attitudes toward LGBTI communities, with the aim of institutionalizing education on equality rights and SOGI and human rights for all judges and legal professionals across India.

EVALUATION OVERVIEW

The primaryusers of the evaluation report will be the ICJ’s staff and consultants (in particular the India project team, and the wider Asia-Pacific programme team) who may use the findings and recommendations to inform any adjustment to the strategies and future programming on SOGI in the country, region and beyond. The secondary users will be the institutional bilateral donor.

As an evaluation near the end of the project, this review will consist in a summative evaluation. Primarily focusing on outcomes (what the project achieved), it aims to: (1) establish and understand whether, and how, expected and unexpected outcomes occurred; (2) identify factors that affected activities, outputs and outcomes from occurring; (3) assess the sustainability of results; and (4) draw lessons that may inform future programming. The evaluation should have a strong learning objective in that it should reflect on what has worked and what has not worked so well, and identify ways to enhance the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability of future, similar interventions.

Below are some indicative lines of inquiry for each stated evaluation criteria.

Relevance [a measure of the extent to which the project has been suited to the priorities of the target groups, beneficiaries and donor]

• To what extent are the objectives of the project still valid (i.e. meeting the needs and requirements of the target groups, beneficiaries, partners and donor)?
• Has the implementation of project activities and outputs been consistent with the overall objective and the attainment of its specific objectives?

Effectiveness [a measure of the extent to which the project has attained its outcomes]

• To what extent have the stated outcomes been achieved (or are likely to be by project end)?
• What are the major factors that influenced the achievement or non-achievement of the stated outcomes?
• What lessons can be drawn to enhance effectiveness in future projects?

Efficiency [whether the results were obtained at reasonable cost]

• Were the activities cost-efficient?
• Were the activities delivered as originally scheduled / on time?
• Has the project been implemented in a more economical way compared to alternatives?

Indications on impact and sustainability

• Impact [positive and negative changes produced by a project, directly or indirectly, intended or unintended]: What has happened (or not) as a result of the project? Is there evidence that changes among local activists, advocates, judges and other stakeholders have been or are being transferred to the broader community, with positive effects for LGBTI communities in India?
• Sustainability [whether the benefits of the project are likely to continue once the project has ended]: Are there indications that the project’s results will be sustainable once funding ceases? If so, what are they?

The ICJ will review the methodology proposed by the evaluator(s) at the preparation phase. Ideally, it will include: (1) a desk review of project documents and records (including the project proposal, cost-extension proposal, logic model and M&E plan, project progress reports, including Performance Indicators Tracking Tables, and various records containing monitoring data); and (2) in-country data collection. The primary data should involve mixed quantitative and qualitative research methods, and may include activities such as interviews with staff from the ICJ and partners. Additional sources of data may come from focus group discussions, key informant interviews, direct observation of at least one activity, etc. The evaluation will strive to use a participatory approach within its methodology and analysis.

EVALUATION IMPLEMENTATION

The evaluation should take place in May, June and July 2019, with the final deliverables due and contract concluding by 31 July at latest.

The ICJ staff – in particular the India project team and more widely the South Asia team – will provide technical and logistical support as appropriate throughout the evaluation process (compilation of project documents, coordination of travel and lodging, identifying and/or serving as translators if needed, assisting with scheduling meetings if desired, feedback on the methodology, etc.).

A total of up to 30 working days will be available for:

• Evaluation preparation (including finalizing the evaluation methodology, performing the initial desk review of project materials, creating data collection tools, and drafting a brief evaluation plan / matrix);
• On-site and remote data collection (including travel to India, particularly at the time of the last Judicial Dialogue scheduled for June 2019);
• Data analysis and synthesis (including transcription, data aggregation, draft report, presenting findings to the ICJ, and incorporating ICJ’s feedback into a final report).

The final deliverables for this evaluation will include:

• A brief evaluation plan or matrix (due to the ICJ for approval within the first 5 working days);
• A draft report detailing key findings, supporting evidence, and concrete recommendations (due to the ICJ for feedback within approx. 28 working days);
• One oral presentation of key findings by Skype or another online mean with relevant ICJ staff (just after submitting the draft report); and,
• A final report incorporating all relevant feedback to the ICJ, including a factsheet (due within 30 working days and prior to 31 July 2019). The final report should provide brief, clear and pragmatic conclusions and recommendations, in response to the evaluation questions. A factsheet summarizing the main findings and recommendations should accompany the final report, to feed discussions on current and future programming with all concerned stakeholders.

A more detailed note on the evaluation may be obtained by emailing Shuan Martinez, the ICJ International Programme Manager – Nepal at shaun.martinez@icj.org.

QUALIFICATIONS

The selected consultant (or team of consultants) should have demonstrated experience in results-based project evaluation, familiarity with SOGI, and preferably experience in human rights programming and in South Asia. Detailed information about desired qualifications is listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in international law, international relations, human rights, social sciences, political sciences or related field;
• Minimum 7 years of experience in designing, implementing and overseeing project evaluations or combination of education, training and experience;
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods;
• Experience in assessing SOGI-related projects;
• Experience in working in politically sensitive countries and ability to maintain security and confidentiality considerations throughout the evaluation process and beyond;
• Inter-cultural communication skills;
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills;
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Team player with the ability to closely collaborate with the ICJ staff, local partners, and project stakeholders.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer.

BUDGET GUIDELINES

The estimated budget for this evaluation should not exceed USD 15,000. This figure includes all costs relevant to the evaluation, including the consultant’s daily rate, meals and incidentals expenses, travel, accommodation, per diem, interpreters, communication expenses, etc. Please note that payment in full will not be made until all project deliverables have been received and verified as meeting the ICJ’s expectations.

Cost effectiveness will be a consideration in the selection process.

APPLICATIONS close on 25 March 2019 and should be addressed with your resume, a maximum 3 pages technical proposal and the names and contact information for three recent references:

Ref: Consultancy: Final Project Evaluation

By email: asia-recruitment@icj.org

The proposal should clearly outline (i) the candidate’s key skills and experience that are relevant to this evaluation; (ii) a concise description of the desired evaluation approach and key principles that will inform her/his work; (iii) an identification of possible data limitations and ways to mitigate them (recognizing that the applicant is operating with only the limited information provided herein); (iv) a short cost justification– including your salary history and/or daily rate for your last three consultancies; (v) the names and contact information for three recentreferences. Note that the ICJ may ask for examples of previous work after reviewing the application materials.

Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We cannot answer phone enquiries. We thank you for your understanding.

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a global network of advocates promoting justice and human rights.

The ICJ has an exciting new opening for a Legal and Policy Adviser who will help develop and guide the implementation of the ICJ’s strategic legal and policy objectives in Latin America, with significant input into the development of the ICJ’s global strategy.This is a full-time position, starting in June 2019. The position is preferably based in Bogotá, Colombia, although other locations may be acceptable.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in law, with extensive academic study of public international law and international human rights law, and at least 7 years of legal experience at the national, regional, or international levels. Experience working for, or extensively engaging with, inter-governmental organizations or human rights NGOs is desirable. We are looking for someone who is passionate about human rights, has a strong commitment to gender and diversity, is keen to engage in public advocacy, and works in a collaborative way to deliver on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Legal and Policy Adviser will contribute to the implementation of the ICJ’s strategic legal and policy objectives globally, with a particular focus on ICJ programme work in Central and South America. Reporting to the ICJ Legal and Policy Director, based at the ICJ’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the Legal and Policy Adviser will:

· Help develop and guide strategy and policy for the implementation of ICJ’s programme work in Latin America, as well as on potential expansion work within the region;

· Undertake legal and policy research and analysis of strategic issues and processes, particularly in the Latin America region and elsewhere as required;

· Undertake review of programme documents in the Latin America region, and elsewhere when required, making legal and policy revisions;

· Assist in providing legal and policy guidance to staff in the region;

· Assist with the development of legal or policy positions and legal reference materials;

· Assist in the development of standard-setting and strategic litigation, particularly in the Latin American region;

· Represent the ICJ externally, including during ICJ missions and in engagements with governments and intergovernmental organizations such as the OAS and UN;

· Undertake media work on behalf of the ICJ;

· Carry out other responsibilities as indicated by the Legal and Policy Director or Secretary General.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

Education & Experience

· Experience working in the region;

· University degree in law with extensive academic study of public international law and international human rights law (knowledge of international criminal law and humanitarian law is an advantage);

· At least 7 years of legal experience at the national, regional, or international levels;

· Experience working for, or extensively engaging with, inter-governmental organizations or human rights NGOs.

Essential Skills

· Demonstrated commitment to human rights, equality and non-discrimination and the rule of law;

· Excellent legal and political judgment and proven ability to develop and carry out innovative legal advocacy strategies;

· Demonstrated excellent analytical and writing competency;

· Strong research, writing and analytical skills;

· Excellent oral and written Spanish and English;

· Sound organizational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and to meet deadlines;

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with flexibility and as part of a multicultural team.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer and offers competitive salary package.

Applications:

Applications close on Sunday 31 March 2019and should be addressed with your CV, a cover letter and the names and contact details of at least two referees to:

Ref: Latin America Legal and Policy Adviser

By email: recruitment@icj.org

Please appreciate that, owing to the volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to answer phone enquiries.

Positive Planet International

Positive Planet International (PPI) is a non-profit organization with a mission to help men and women across the world to create the conditions for a better life for future generations. Positive Planet was created out of the growth and transformation of PlaNet Finance, which had a mandate to fight poverty through the development of an inclusive financial sector. Having developed our experience in microfinance, which remains an important component of our activities, Positive Planet has expanded to also run projects centred on entrepreneurship, financial education and value chains. The headquarters of Positive Planet are in Paris, France, and a regional office is located in Maadi, Egypt. For more information, visit www.positiveplanet.ngo.

Job Summary

The Senior Advisor will have the function of supporting and monitoring the development, implementation and monitoring of Business Development Services for all PPI projects and activities in close consultation with project partners. Reporting to the Country Manager, S/he will provide regular technical assistance and coaching to project partners at the national and regional level in either implementing current projects or developing new ones that have BDS component.

Areas of Responsibilities

Specifically, the Senior Advisor performs the following:

1. Training, mentorship for trainers & coaches

• Providing Business Development Services training to partner organizations
• Defining the criteria for selection and the process for selection of the trainees to maximize the completion and success rates of the participants in the program interventions in close consultation with partner NGOs.
• Preparing the ToT (logistics, dates, participants) in collaboration with partner NGOs;
• Conducting the ToT for the different BDS & coaching schemes adapting the approach as needed during the ToT intervention.
• Developing set standards that need to be met to be accredited;
• Assessing the trainers that have been trained during the ToT and providing them with feedback on areas of strength and possible areas for improvement according to the standards for accreditation;
• Gathering feedback and providing a summary report (using a training evaluation form) and follow-up mentoring discussion records to fine-tune the accreditation standards and rules considering attendance, performance and experience;
• Mentoring and monitoring trainers during the provision of the BDS to targeted trainees as per different projects plans, including possible business skills training & coaching and other support schemes.
• Providing mentorship and feedback to the partner organizations’ trainers on the BDS services they deliver to the end beneficiaries;
• Supporting partner organizations in arranging the graduation event in terms of agreeing on the program, list of participants, speakers and Awards linked to any incentive program.

2. Supporting the establishment of Entrepreneurship Development Support Units (EDSU)

• Supporting partner organizations in developing the plans for establishing central and government based Business Development Centers.
• Reviewing partner policies and procedures, and providing recommendations for changes.
• Mentoring Business Development Units established by partner NGOs
• Integrating the incentive schemes and advanced mobile mentorship tools; and training the involved staff on using and implementing them properly.
• Putting in place process and procedures to steer and facilitate Business Development Units established by partner NGOs.

3. Development of demand driven BDS solutions

• Conduct field-based needs assessment/s to observe potential beneficiaries to inform the design of the tools (e.g. focus group discussion guidelines, survey tools, etc.). This includes using human centered design methodology with selected beneficiaries to confirm that the planned project is appropriate for the needs of the target beneficiaries, to identify the specific training and coaching needs, the preferences and level of intervention needed and the various features of BDS models including price. .
• Interviewing and surveying selected staff to become trainers and coaches to establish their business acumen, training and coaching capability and aptitudes towards innovation.
• Developing learning outcomes and curriculum outlines/
• Developing BDS training materials and curriculum (learner guide, facilitator guide, training aids);
• Developing coaching guides, procedures and tools;
• Designing and developing a mobile learning application with service provider/s including relevant incentives to drive behavior change in collaboration with PPI Experts;
• Designing, developing and testing appropriate franchising models as a mechanism for providing ongoing support to business owners. This includes developing selection criteria for business model selection, shortlisting and selecting business models for a franchise pilot, developing franchise model standard operating procedures, financial models and other documentation and selecting franchisees with the support of partner organizations for participation in the pilot.
• Developing and organizing quality assurance measures and suggesting necessary changes, improvements and initiatives
• Contribute in designing new projects, which have BDS component, in a way that serves the sustainability purpose of the current project.
• Develop BDS’ communication material that help generating more visibility for the current project and raise fund for new ones.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business/Economics, Development, Management or Business Administration.

• 5+ years of experience designing experiential BDS tools, and non-financial services.

• Highly developed conceptual thinking and design experience

• Open to ambiguity, experimentation and iterative learning through action based research and experience on the ground

• Well versed in participant-centered, experiential facilitation methodologies

• Experience working in multicultural teams

• Experience facilitating TOT workshops and direct training

• Ability to travel outside Cairo (almost 50% of the time)

• Strong report writing skills in both English and Arabic

• Excellent knowledge and command on Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Ability to work independently and to remain flexible, adaptable and reliable.

• Experience of working with local NGOs in Upper Egypt.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

• Advanced skills in proposal writing, fund raising and donor relation (desired).

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with fluency in English and Arabic required, French is a plus.

Interested candidates should send an updated CV and a motivation letter in English to azza.amin@positiveplanet.ngo no later than March 31, 2019 with “PPI Senior Business Advisor” in the subject line.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered

• No phone calls please

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a global network of judges and lawyers united in affirming international law and rule of law principles that advance human rights.

The ICJ is seeking to recruit an International Legal Adviser who will be the substantive lead of the ICJ’s work in Nepal – including the implementation of an ICJ-led project on the criminalization of torture and enforced disappearance in Nepal. The position will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The ideal candidate is an international human rights lawyer with a comprehensive knowledge of international human rights law and standards, with practical experience of human rights legal advocacy and an understanding of the history, politics and legal system in Asia and the Pacific.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The International Legal Adviser (ILA) will report to the Regional Director, and work under the supervision of a Senior International Legal Advisor, implementing the ICJ’s work on redress and accountability for human rights violations, and transitional justice – and have primary responsibility for the implementation of an ICJ-led project on the criminalization of torture and enforced disappearance in Nepal, including:

• Implement all aspects of the ICJ’s Nepal programme using a range of innovative advocacy strategies to support ICJ legal interventions, including, field research into human rights issues related to law and justice in; writing, contributing to and editing human rights reports, legal memos and briefing papers;
• Assist in preparing training materials and participating in training and capacity building exercises, developing advocacy initiatives, trial observations and assisting partners in developing litigation strategies and drafting court submissions;
• Monitor and analyze legal and political developments, human rights and the rule of law developments internationally, including monitoring law reform initiatives.
• Assist the Asia & Pacific Regional Director in developing strategic plans and fundraising proposals for the ICJ’s work in Nepal;
• Assist the Programme Manager in the development of M&E, data collection and donor report writing.
• Where appropriate, and under the supervision of the Regional Director, represent the ICJ externally, develop and maintain relations with governments, donors, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs and the judicial, legal, politics, academic and human rights communities, prepare press releases, deliver public speeches and otherwise raise the public profile of the ICJ;
• Work closely and liaise with ICJ colleagues at the regional and global levels, including joint work with the staff of other regional and international programmes;
• Implement strategies to strengthen, inform and mobilize the ICJ Network of Commissioners, National Sections and Affiliated Organizations in the region and engage them in the work of the ICJ;
• Supervise the work of relevant consultants and interns, and work closely with ICJ national legal officers;
• Carry out other, appropriate responsibilities as requested by the Asia and Pacific Regional Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in law, including the study of international law and international human rights law (a postgraduate degree is highly desirable);
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in the legal sector;
• Litigation experience is desirable;
• Progressive international experience as a human rights lawyer;
• Experience of practical legal and advocacy experience at the national and international level working for the implementation of international human rights standards;
• Knowledge of public international law, including international human rights law, and human rights protection mechanisms at the regional and international levels;
• Experience working in Nepal, and understanding of the political, legal and human rights context is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and the rule of law;
• Excellent legal research and writing skills;
• High motivation and demonstrated interest in human rights;
• Fluency in English with proven legal writing and editing skills. Facility in written and spoken Nepalese is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint;
• Applied knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law and international and regional human rights jurisprudence;
• Political judgment and the proven ability to develop and carry out innovative advocacy and legal work;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Proven communication skills with media and advocacy;
• Policy experience;
• Willingness to travel within Nepal and internationally;
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, in a complex, dynamic and changing work environment, as part of an international multi-cultural team;
• Openness and flexibility, capacity to adapt to changing priorities and needs.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer and offers a competitive salary package.

APPLICATIONS

The deadline for applications is on 25 April 2019. Applications must be addressed with your resume, a cover letter, and names of at least three references to:

• Ref: International Legal Adviser-Nepal
• By email to: asia-recruitment@icj.org

Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The ICJ is unable to respond to phone enquiries.

Terms of Reference – Local Consultant Research Adviser

Position: Research Adviser on Rule of Law and Human Rights

Location: East Yangon University and Dagon University (Yangon)

Assignment: 21 working days over a period of 7 months

Application deadline: 19 April 2019

Indicative starting date: 1 June 2019

Supervisor: Senior Legal Adviser

1)Background

The Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights (2016-2020) (hereinafter Programme) supports the Union Attorney General’s Office (UAGO), the Office of the Supreme Court of the Union (OSCU), lawyers, CSOs as well as the law departments of Dagon and East Yangon Universities in strengthening capacities on core aspects of rule of law and human rights and supporting reform in relevant areas. The programme which has a total grant of DKK 70 million (approximately USD 11 million) is based on participatory approaches supporting partners to identify their own needs and priorities and taking lead in implementation of activities.

The governance of the programme is based on joint decision-making with partners through co-chaired Steering Committees. The programme is part of the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme (2016-2020) endorsed by a bilateral government-to-government agreement between Myanmar and Denmark as well as MoUs with all key stakeholders. A Joint Venture (JV) comprised of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the programme through a team of experts supporting implementation.

2)Description of the Assignment

The law faculties from programme’s partner Universities, Dagon University and East Yangon University are going to conduct applied legal research projects under their 2019 work plans with the programme. Research is crucial for all fields of knowledge. Academic research promotes evidence-based knowledge that can be used to propose practical and sustainable changes. Human rights research can contribute to the improvement of the human rights situation in different countries. Academic legal human rights research is crucial for influencing how the rule of law is considered, applied or even contested in given domestic contexts. However, researchers have limited capacity in developing research problems, research questions, appropriate research methods, in-depth legal analysis and writing papers with proper citation formatting.

Supporting the capacity building of research at Law Faculties aims at securing that a critical mass of independent legal knowledge on human rights is produced to inform the protection and promotion work of the state and civil society. Human rights research also serves as a basis for high quality teaching on human rights at universities where human rights practitioners (civil servants, judges, lawyers, etc.) are educated. Thus, the purpose of research is to increase the research capacity of law faculties of East Yangon University and Dagon University, including data collection, in-depth legal analysis, comparative legal analysis and evidence-based policy making in both institutions. The primary objective of the Consultant’s assignment is to provide technical advice and quality assurance. Importantly, the consultant will not be delivering the research themselves but will be advising and supporting the university researchers, in particular on the design, implementation, write-up, and dissemination of the research.

Towards this end, the technical consultant will also be responsible for delivering a 3 days training workshop and 2 days of face to face coaching in person with approximately seven members of the law faculties on research methodology, research design, data analysis, report writing, publication, or a topic related to applied legal research. The specific design and topic of the training will be determined in collaboration between the consultant and the Programme team.

Given the need for continual technical support over 7 months, the assignment requires an ongoing, flexible commitment to deliver one 3 day workshop, and one two-day face to face session, with dates for each output to be fixed based on the specific needs for each research project.

The local consultant will be expected to work independently in the ongoing mentoring support to the 7 researchers and manage the deliverables against the deadlines agreed while working closely with the Programme Senior Researchers (Senior Legal Advisor and National Legal Adviser) working with the two Universities.

3)Deliverables

The deliverables of the assignment are:

Strengthen the legal research capacity of 7 researchers at the law faculties of Dagon and East Yangon University; including their skills to

i. Design research projects;

ii. Collect data and apply quantitative and qualitative research methods;

iii. Conduct Analysis and

iv. Present their research and findings.

4)Specific Outputs

The following outputs shall be produced:

· Review researchers’ new proposals

· Conduct a 3 day research methodology workshop and set the deadline for research proposals submission

· After the 3 day research methodology workshop, conduct two rounds of review of proposals/papers submitted by researchers and provide feedback to researchers for strengthening their submission

· Meet with the researchers of the Dagon and East Yangon Universities and engage them in 2 days of face-to-face feedback and coaching while ensuring fixed deadline for the submission of revised papers

· After two days of face-to-face coaching, conduct two rounds of review of the evolving research papers, providing additional technical advice, comments and feedback with suggestive readings to further develop

· Write a brief activity report after workshop and face-to-face coaching which includes reactions to responses of the researchers

5)Timing and Cost Schedule

Output Timing Required Resource Inputs Days/ Hours

Preparation: Review of new research proposals June/July Prepare for the workshop 2 days

Conduct workshop June/ July Facilitate basic research methodology

workshop focus on qualitative approach

and applied legal research 3 days

Remote feedback August Need to review the papers, provide

comments to revise on the research

questions, literature review, as well as

other relevant feedback, and fixed the

deadline for revised papers submission date 2.5 days

Remote feedback October Need to review the papers again, provide

comments on application of appropriate research

methodology, as well as other relevant feedback,

and fixed the deadline for revised papers submission

date and set the date for face-to-face coaching 2.5 days

Evaluation and giving general

guidance for the next step Middle of October To provide an activity and evaluation report on papers and workshop 1 day

Total inputs for 1^stworkshop 11 days

Preparation: Review of revised papers November Review the revised papers before the

face-to-face coaching 2 days

Meet with faculty researchers November Facilitate face-to-face coaching and

provide comments to individual and set up

the date for re-submission of the papers to review 2 days

Remote feedback Early December Need to review the papers, provide comments to

revise and fixed the deadline for revised papers

submission date 2.5 days

Remote feedback End of December Need to review the papers in a second round,
provide comments to revise and fixed the deadline

for revised papers submission date 2.5 days

Activity report and evaluation

of face-to-face coaching Within a week after

face-to-face coaching To provide short evaluation report on papers

and face-to-face coaching 1 day

Total inputs for the face-to-face coaching10 days

Total inputs for 2 activities - 21 days

6) Activities of the Short-term Expert

The short-term expert will:

· prepare the training agenda and reading materials for the workshop

· hold one research workshop and one face-to-face consultations and advice for the authors of the papers in each workshop

· Provide a list of recommendations on how to go about the research after each workshop/face to face engagement;

· Provide guideline to develop full proposals and set the deadline for proposal submission dates;

· Continuous two rounds of remote assessment on the revised papers received after each workshop/face to face engagement and giving comments to be able to write a proper academic paper;

· Provide the faculty researchers with recommendations for enhancing further academic legal research and analysis and the distribution of their research

7) Qualifications of the short-term expert

The short-term expert should have:

• PhD or Master in Law or social cultural studies, preferably in international human rights law;

· Additional experience conducting research in law or human rights strongly preferred

• Experience in working with universities in developing countries;

• Experience in advising researchers in developing countries

• Experience in working in projects related to improving the rule of law and human rights in developing countries

8)Application

Applicants for the consultancy may be Myanmar based, or located outside the country. Applicants need to provide 1) their CV, 2) a technical bid/cover letter of no more than 3 pages outlining their qualifications and expertise in undertaking the assignment, including in response to the “qualifications of the short term expert” 3) 2-3 professional references that can speak to the consultant’s capacity for this assignment, and 4) a financial bid that includes daily rates and any other expected expenses (not including local travel in Myanmar).

Applications will be evaluated both on technical and financial grounds, however, technical factors will be given greater weight if the consultant’s offer is within the activity budget.

The following financial arrangements will apply:

(a)Fees for services

The applicant will propose a daily rate for the services under these terms of reference.

(b)Travel expenses

All travel related expenses (including accommodation, per diem, etc.) for work under this consultancy must be included in the offeror’s bid.

Applications conforming to these requirements should be sent to the email address asia-recruitment@icj.org by no later than 19 April 2019.

For any further information, please contact: maau@humanrights.dk

Note:

The Programme reserves the right to change or cancel this TOR at any time during the selection process.

Positive Planet International

Positive Planet International (PPI) is a non-profit organization with a mission to help men and women across the world to create the conditions for a better life for future generations. Positive Planet was created out of the growth and transformation of PlaNet Finance, which had a mandate to fight poverty through the development of an inclusive financial sector. Having developed our experience in microfinance, which remains an important component of our activities, Positive Planet has expanded to also run projects centered on entrepreneurship, financial education and value chains. The headquarters of Positive Planet are in Paris, France, and a regional office is located in Maadi, Egypt. For more information, visit www.positiveplanet.ngo.

Job Summary

The incumbent will work on the implementation of different PPI projects in addition to the design of new ones. The Project Coordinator will be based in Cairo office with frequent travel to the field (primarily Upper Egypt governorates). The Project Coordinator, supervised by the Egypt Country Manager, will have four main tasks under four different functional areas: i) Support project implementation, ii) Reporting and visibility, iii) Partnerships and iv) Program development. Specifically, the incumbent will be required to carry out the following tasks

1/ Support project implementation

Support PPI Programming team on various projects as needed including:

• Conduct field visits to work with the partners on the implementation project activities.

• Attend training sessions delivered by the partners staff members and participate in selecting training consultants,

• Engage in discussions with the project management team, technical experts, and the partner management on ways forward based on his/her field observations.

• Support meetings in order to maintain project administration and filing systems, including minutes, mailing, printing and copying.

• Assist in both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods used for conducting needs assessment, desk review, market assessment, and evaluations.

• Any other reasonable tasks requested by the Country Manager in support of attaining project objectives.

2/ Reporting & Visibility

• Assist in producing project progress and final reports and any other requested donors reports
• Support all communication and visibility materials which include but are not limited to; quarterly newsletter, short films, project information sheets/ brochures, progress updates on social media and final project toolkits that can be disseminated to the stakeholders in the closure event.
• Represent the MENA region in the Communications task force meeting and coordinate associated activities
• Ensure that all projects in the Egypt office have up to date project references, project brochures and other documents on the network drive as per the guidelines in the PM Handbook.
• Coordinate with PPI Egypt Finance team on budget monitoring and project financial reporting.
• Document the project results, achievements, success stories and lessons learned from the project implementation process using PPI or funder guidelines
• Any other reasonable reporting tasks requested by the country manager

3/ Partnerships

• Working closely with Partner staff who co-implement different projects providing support, and filling gaps as needed

• When required, the project coordinator will provide written and/ or oral translation of English to Arabic and Arabic to English

• Assist in planning meetings with projects partner, setting agendas, defining outputs and monitoring their activities in the field. This includes supporting the compliance and financial monitoring in coordination with Egypt’s Financial staff. Work with partners to find solutions and methodologies to overcome project challenges.

• Advise the management about partner/field issues affecting projects implementation, or key local issues affecting future project developments.

• Support the capacity building of local partners With the Project Manager and Senior staff.

• Any other reasonable tasks requested by the country manager

4/ Programme development

• Participate in mobilising funds for new projects and interventions by: 1/Supporting in preparing the related concept papers and proposals, 2/ Drawing up and updating a map of donors and stakeholders in Egypt for fund raising purposes and future project networking

• Participate and support the MENA team on development activities

• Mobilise and suggest local actors for inclusion in new projects, and maintain external relationships that will be beneficial to the project

• Support background research activities for PPI Egypt Road Map and specific project proposals

• Coordinate with HQ on maintaining Egypt office CVs, references and other documents needed in the development process

• Any other reasonable tasks requested by the Country Manager

• Academic degree in Economics/Finance, Development, Management or Business Administration. • A minimum of 3 years of project implementation experience including monitoring and evaluation basics. Experience with public donors projects is an advantage. • Proven financial, administrative and logistical skills. • Advanced skills in proposal writing, fund raising and donor relations (desired). • Excellent report writing and communication skills, with fluency in English and Arabic required, French is a plus. • Excellent command of Excel, PowerPoint and Word • Ability to work independently and to remain flexible, adaptable and reliable. • Willingness to travel within Egypt governorates (up to 50% of his/her time). • Ability to build effective and fruitful relationships with partners

Interested candidates should send their CV with a cover letter no later than the 2^nd of May 2019 to the following address azza.amin@positiveplanet.ngo with “Project Coordinator” in the subject line.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, No phone call please

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Application without cover letter will not be accepted

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a global network of judges and lawyers united in affirming international law and rule of law principles that advance human rights.

The ICJ is seeking to recruit an International Legal Adviser who will assist with the implementation of the ICJ’s Myanmar programme. The ideal candidate is an international human rights lawyer with a comprehensive knowledge of international human rights law and standards, with practical experience of human rights legal advocacy and an understanding of the history, politics and legal system in Asia and the Pacific.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement all aspects of the ICJ’s Myanmar programme using a range of innovative advocacy strategies to support ICJ legal interventions, including, field research into human rights issues related to law and justice in; writing, contributing to and editing human rights reports, legal memos and briefing papers; engaging with allies and advocacy targets including civil society, local and international media, government, diplomats, UN agencies and mechanisms;
• Assist in preparing training materials and participating in training and capacity building exercises, developing advocacy initiatives, trial observations and assisting partners in developing litigation strategies and drafting court submissions;

• Develop and maintain relationships with the legal, political and academic communities in Myanmar and 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 Asia & Pacific Regional Director in developing strategic plans and fundraising proposals for the ICJ’s work in Myanmar;

· Where appropriate, and under the supervision of the Regional Director, represent the ICJ externally, develop and maintain relations with governments, donors, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs and the judicial, legal, politics, academic and human rights communities, prepare press releases, deliver public speeches and otherwise raise the public profile of the ICJ;

• As agreed with the Asia & Pacific Regional Director implement strategies to strengthen, inform and mobilize the ICJ Network of Commissioners, National Sections and Affiliated Organizations in the region and engage them in the work of the ICJ;

· Work closely and liaise with ICJ colleagues at the regional and global levels, including joint work with the staff of other regional and international programmes;

• Supervise the work of relevant staff members, consultants and interns;
• Carry out other, appropriate responsibilities as requested by the Asia and Pacific Regional Director and the Senior International Programme Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

· A degree in law. An advanced degree is highly desirable;

· 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in the legal sector;

· Progressive international experience as a human rights lawyer;

· Experience of practical legal and advocacy experience at the national and international level working for the implementation of international human rights standards;

· Experience working in Myanmar is desirable;

· Demonstrated commitment to human rights and the rule of law;

· Excellent legal research and writing skills;

· High motivation and demonstrated interest in human rights;

· Fluency in English with proven high level legal writing and editing skills;

· Working knowledge of Burmese is desirable;

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint;

· Applied knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law and international and regional human rights jurisprudence;

· Political judgment and the proven ability to develop and carry out innovative advocacy and legal work;

· Strong analytical and organizational skills;

· Proven communication skills with media and advocacy;

· Policy experience;

· Willingness to travel within Myanmar and internationally;

· Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, in a complex, dynamic and changing work environment, as part of an international multi-cultural team;

· Openness and flexibility, capacity to adapt to changing priorities and needs; and

· Knowledge of spoken or written Burmese an asset.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer and offers a competitive salary package.

APPLICATIONS

The deadline for applications is on 30 April 2019. Applications must be addressed with your resume, a cover letter, and names of at least three references to:

· Ref: International Legal Adviser-Myanmar

· By email to: asia-recruitment@icj.org

Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The ICJ is unable to respond to phone enquiries.

Short-Term Expert

Terms of Reference – National Legal Training Consultant

Location: Yangon or Nay Pyi Taw and substantial travel to training sites

Assignment: 30 working days over a period of 6 months

Indicative starting date: 1^stJune 2019

1)Background

The Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights (2016-2020) supports the Union Attorney General’s Office (UAGO), the Office of the Supreme Court of the Union (OSCU), lawyers, CSOs as well as the law departments of Dagon and East Yangon Universities in strengthening capacities on core aspects of rule of law and human rights and supporting reform in relevant areas. The programme which has a total grant of DKK 70 million (approximately USD 10 million) is based on participatory approaches supporting partners to identify their own needs and priorities and taking lead in implementation of activities.

The governance of the programme is based on joint decision-making with partners through co-chaired Steering Committees. The programme is part of the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme (2016-2020) endorsed by a bilateral government-to-government agreement between Myanmar and Denmark as well as MoUs with all key stakeholders. A Joint Venture comprised of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the programme through a team of experts supporting implementation.

2)Description of the Assignment

The programme’s two main government partners, UAGO and OSCU have both prioritised conducting capacity building under their 2019 work plans with the programme. Both institutions have training departments and are seeking to increase the quality and scale of training conducted, with particular focus on State/Regional level. The specific training topics, dates, and location for each training session are not fully confirmed, however in general terms they relate to increasing awareness and understanding of judicial and prosecutorial ethics, as well as broader human rights and rule of law issues.

The purpose of these training initiatives is to strengthen the technical capacity of judges and law officers and collaborate closely with the UAGO and OSCU training departments to build ownership of the training programs. The primary objective of the Consultant’s assignment is to deliver technical training where appropriate on rule of law and human in conjunction with the Program team and support the effective coordination and implementation of legal training at the State/Regional level.

Given the need for continual technical support over 6 months, the assignment requires an ongoing, flexible commitment of approximately 4-6 days per month, with dates for each training session to be fixed after consultation with program partners on their availability and specific needs.

This assignment is considered by the JV to be a consultancy, and not a staff-member of the JV.

3)Objectives

The objective of the assignment is:

a. Strengthen the technical capacity of judges and law officers through the delivery of high-quality training on rule of law and human rights

b. Coordinate and ensure the smooth delivery of training at the State/Regional level.

c. Foster ownership and increased capacity of the UAGO and OSCU training departments

4)Outputs

The following outputs will be produced:

· Inception report within 2 weeks of contact signature outlining the consultant’s proposed approach, methodology, and work plan to conduct the assignment.

· Development of agendas, training modules and materials for training sessions.

· Technical training sessions on human rights and rule of law, judicial and prosecutorial ethics, developed and delivered in conjunction with the Program team.

· Close working relationship with OSCU / UAGO training departments achieved.

· End of assignment report.

5) Timing and Cost Schedule Total inputs – up to 30 days

6)Activities of the Short-Term Expert

The short-term expert will:

· Develop agendas, training materials, and deliver training sessions on rule of law and human rights, prosecutorial and judicial ethics in collaboration with the Program team.

· Coordinate and facilitate training sessions in close partnership with UAGO and OSCU training departments.

· Provide strategic advice to the development of training work with UAGO and OSCU, fostering ownership and sustainability of the training initiatives.

· Provide ongoing technical advice and quality assurance on legal training as required.

· Collaborate closely with the Program team on the design and delivery of training and all consultancy outputs.

· Produce an end of assignment report.

7)Qualifications of the short-term expert

The short-term expert should have:

· Degree in law, preferably a post-graduate degree that has focused on international law or human rights;

· Over 5 years’ experience working on legal training in Myanmar either in academia or as a practitioner;

· Proven experience in the design and delivery of legal training, ideally for government institutions.

· Availability to conduct the 30-day consultancy intermittently over a 6-month period in both Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw and elsewhere for State/Regional training.

· Fluent Myanmar and English language skills

8)Application**

This consultancy is only open for Myanmar Nationals. Applicants need to provide their CV, a technical bid of no more than 2 pages outlining their qualifications and expertise in undertaking the assignment, and a financial bid that includes daily rates and any other expected expenses (not including local travel in Myanmar). Applications will be evaluated both on technical and financial grounds.

Supervisor: Team Leader and Senior Adviser

The following financial arrangements will apply:

(a)Fees for services

The applicant will propose a daily rate for the services under these terms of reference.

(b)Travel expenses

All travel related expenses for work under this consultancy outside of Yangon (flights in economy class, visa fees, hotel, airport transfers, local transportation and daily subsistence allowance to cover food and incidental expenses) will be covered.

Applications conforming to these requirements should be sent to April Pwint at the following address: april.pwint@icj.org by 15^th May 2019.

Short-Term Expert

Terms of Reference – National Legal Research Consultant

Location: Yangon and Naypyitaw, with substantial travel to Nay Pyi Taw and research sites

Assignment: 40 working days over a period of 6 months

Indicative starting date: 1^stJune 2019

1)Background

The Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights (2016-2020) supports the Union Attorney General’s Office (UAGO), the Office of the Supreme Court of the Union (OSCU), lawyers, CSOs as well as the law departments of Dagon and East Yangon Universities in strengthening capacities on core aspects of rule of law and human rights and supporting reform in relevant areas. The programme which has a total grant of DKK 70 million (approximately USD 10 million) is based on participatory approaches supporting partners to identify their own needs and priorities and taking lead in implementation of activities.

The governance of the programme is based on joint decision-making with partners through co-chaired Steering Committees. The programme is part of the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme (2016-2020) endorsed by a bilateral government-to-government agreement between Myanmar and Denmark as well as MoUs with all key stakeholders. A Joint Venture comprised of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the programme through a team of experts supporting implementation.

2)Description of the Assignment

The programme’s two main government partners, UAGO and OSCU have both prioritised conducting applied legal research projects under their 2019 work plans with the programme. Both institutions have legal research teams and are seeking to increase the capacity and quality of the research produced. The specific research questions and topics for each research project are in the early stages of development, however in general terms they relate to deepening understanding of the two institutions’ responsibility for ensuring consistency in the practice of rule of law precepts and achievement of quality justice in performing their judicial and prosecutorial/litigious duties. The intention is that the increased awareness through applied legal research and the new knowledge generated through the research projects will strengthen the institutionalisation of human rights.

The purpose of the research projects is to increase the research capacity of UAGO and OSCU, including data collection, in-depth legal analysis, comparative legal analysis and evidence-based policy making in both institutions. The primary objective of the Consultant’s assignment is to provide technical advice, quality assurance, and accompaniment for field research conducted by the UAGO and OSCU research teams. Importantly, the consultant will not be delivering the research themselves but will be advising and supporting the government researchers, in particular on the design, implementation, field work, write-up, and dissemination of the research.

Towards this end, the consultant will also be responsible for delivering 4 x 1-day research training and technical support workshops with government partners on research methodology, research design, data analysis, report writing, publication, or a topic related to applied legal research. The specific design and topic of the training will be determined in collaboration between the consultant, UAGO, OSCU, and the JV programme team.

Given the need for continual technical support over 6 months, the assignment requires an ongoing, flexible commitment of approximately 4-6 days per month, with dates for each output to be fixed based on the specific needs for each research project.

This assignment is considered by the JV to be a consultancy, and not a staff member.

3)Objectives

The objective of the assignment is:

a. Strengthen the capacity of the UAGO and OSCU research teams

b. Provide technical advice, field work accompaniment, and quality assurance for research projects at both the UAGO and OSCU.

c. Advise on the development of research capacity in the UAGO and OSCU research teams

4)Outputs

The following outputs will be produced:

· Inception report within 2 weeks of contact signature outlining the consultant’s proposed approach, methodology, and work plan to conduct the assignment.

· Technical review and feedback of OSCU and UAGO research proposals and field research plans.

· 4 x 1-day research training and technical support workshops on applied legal research including elements of rule of law precepts protecting human rights with a brief report produced to document each training.

· Finalise plans and logistical arrangements for field work and accompany researchers on field work to provide technical support and quality assurance.

· Reviewed, proof read, and checked translations of final research outputs.

· Design and delivery of research report launch event.

5)Timing and Cost Schedule

Total inputs – Up to 40 days

6)Activities of the Short-Term Expert

The short-term expert will:

· Review research proposals and provide feedback

· Facilitate 4 x 1-day research training and technical support workshops in Nay Pyi Taw

· Provide ongoing technical advice and quality assurance to research design and implementation.

· Arrange logistical arrangements for field work and accompany researchers on field work.

· Collaborate closely with the programme team on all aspects of this engagement.

· Review, provide feedback, proof read, check translations, and edit drafts of research outputs by OSCU and UAGO

· Support the design and delivery of a research report launch event.

· Have flexibility to support OSCU and UAGO research work as required and based on agreed timing.

7)Qualifications of the short-term expert

The short-term expert should have:

· Degree in law, preferably a post-graduate degree that has focused on international law or human rights;

· Over 5 years’ experience working on legal research in Myanmar either in academia or as a practitioner;

· Proven publication and writing record related to legal research in Myanmar.

· Experience conducting and supporting applied legal research in Myanmar, ideally in partnership with government or civil society (desirable).

· Availability to conduct the 40-day consultancy intermittently over a 6-month period in both Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw and elsewhere in case of field research.

· Fluent Myanmar and English language skills

8)Application**

This consultancy is only open for Myanmar Nationals. Applicants need to provide their CV, a technical bid of no more than 2 pages outlining their qualifications and expertise in undertaking the assignment, and a financial bid that includes daily rates and any other expected expenses (not including local travel in Myanmar). Applications will be evaluated both on technical and financial grounds.

Supervisor: Team Leader and Senior Adviser

The following financial arrangements will apply:

(a)Fees for services

The applicant will propose a daily rate for the services under these terms of reference.

(b)Travel expenses

All travel related expenses for work under this consultancy outside of Yangon (flights in economy class, visa fees, hotel, airport transfers, local transportation and daily subsistence allowance to cover food and incidental expenses) will be covered. Any international travel must be included within the financial bid.

Applications conforming to these requirements should be sent to April Pwint at the following address: april.pwint@icj.org by 15^th May 2019.

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a global network of judges and lawyers united in affirming international law and rule of law principles that advance human rights.

The ICJ is seeking to recruit a National Programme Manager who will assist in the implementation of the ICJ’s programmes in South Asia. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and administration, including work plan development, implementation and monitoring, reporting and budgeting involving human rights or justice sector-related projects. The position will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The National Programme Manager will be part of an Operations team supervised by the Asia Pacific Senior International Programme Manager. The National Programme Manager will work closely with members of the Operations team based at the Regional Office in Bangkok and at the ICJ’s office in Nepal.

• Develop and monitor implementation the ICJ’s project work plans and adjusting it when needed;
• Ensure usage of programme management tools (including M&E) so that project outputs are achieved in a timely manner;
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and the ICJ’s organizational policies and guidelines;
• Managing administrative and logistical aspects of the project, in coordination with the national and regional team;
• Coordinate all financial aspects of the project including management of budgets, tracking expenditure and financial reporting with the International Finance Officer based at the ICJ’s Regional Office;
• Coordinate all human resource aspects of the project with the Grants Officer based at the ICJ’s Regional Office;
• Prepare narrative reports for internal and external use and ensuring the accuracy between narrative and financial reports and submit them for review to the Regional Office Operations Team;
• Assisting the Regional Office Operations Team and Donor Relations Team (DOT) in drafting fundraising proposals in accordance with a range of donor formats and in coordination with the national and regional team;
• Actively participate in the consolidation of programme management within the ICJ through the programme managers quarterly meetings and the annual face to face;
• Support the legal and financial teams to ensure that teams receive appropriate and timely technical substantive advice as well as logistic assistance to enhance full compliance with the donor contractual requirements in programme implementation;
• Developing and maintaining appropriate communication and information flow regarding the project within ICJ, in the region, with Geneva and other offices and staff;
• Contributing to the implementation of activities in South Asia (reports, workshops, public presentations, press statements);
• Assist with other ICJ activities in South Asia at the request of the Asia-Pacific Senior International Programme Manager and the Regional Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in development, management or human rights;
• Further academic studies in management, law or international relations highly desirable;
• Knowledge of legal and human rights issues, including international law, independence of the judiciary and access to justice is desirable;
• A minimum of 4 years experience in project management and administration, including work plan development, implementation and monitoring, reporting and budgeting involving human rights or justice sector-related projects;
• Experience working in Nepal or South Asia is highly desirable;
• Experience in working on European and US funded projects desirable;
• Fluent in English and Nepali – other South Asian languages an advantage;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Excellent management skills and ability to develop and maintain a programme;
• Demonstrated analytic and writing ability including substantial proposal and report-writing experience as well as budget and log frame development;
• Excellent political knowledge and judgment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a multi- cultural team;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to adjust priorities flexibly in response to external events;
• Willingness to travel in Nepal; and
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer and offers a competitive salary package.

APPLICATIONS

The deadline for applications is on 27 May 2019. Applications must be addressed with your resume, a cover letter, and names of at least three references to:

• Ref: National Programme Manager-South Asia
• By email to: asia-recruitment@icj.org

Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The ICJ is unable to respond to phone enquiries.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Post Name: National Legal Adviser/Program Adviser

Post base: Yangon

Supervisor: Senior Legal Expert

Introduction

The Denmark-Myanmar Program on Rule of Law and Human Rights (2016-2020) supports the Union Attorney General’s Office, the Office of the Supreme Court of the Union, lawyers, CSOs as well as the law departments of Dagon and East Yangon Universities in strengthening capacities on core aspects of rule of law and human rights and supporting reform in relevant areas. The program which has a total grant of DKK 70 million (approximately USD 10 million) is based on participatory approaches supporting partners to identify their own needs and priorities and taking lead in implementation of activities.

The governance of the program is based on joint decision-making with partners through co-chaired Steering Committees. The programme is part of the Denmark-Myanmar Country Program (2016-2020) endorsed by a bilateral government-to-government agreement between Myanmar and Denmark as well as MoUs with all key stakeholders. A Joint Venture comprised of the International Commission of Jurists and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the program through a team of experts supporting implementation.

The Joint Venture is seeking a National Legal Adviser/Program Adviser to play a leading role in the implementation and delivery of the Program’s work in relation to civil society and the protection and promotion of human rights and the rule of law. The position will be contracted by the International Commission of Jurists, and will join the Joint Venture team in Myanmar.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be either an experienced program manager, coordinator, or officer with a human rights or legal background (National Program Adviser), or a trained lawyer (National Legal Adviser). They will have experience working for or in partnership with Myanmar civil society on human rights issues, ideally within a justice, rule of law, or governance program. Candidates with a legal background, knowledge of international human rights law, and an understanding of the legal system in Myanmar will be considered favourably. The position is based in Yangon.

The National Legal Adviser/Program Adviser will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Expert who is based in Yangon supporting the implementation of the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Senior Legal Expert, the National Legal Adviser/Program Adviser has the following responsibilities:

· Design and deliver civil society focused human rights related activities in partnership with national CSOs.

· Design and deliver community level activities to respond to violations of human rights, such as monitoring and documentation, as well as legal awareness raising.

· Provide technical legal support to CSOs and community level organisations responding to human rights violations, following up on planned activities and providing technical advice where necessary.

· Support the development of a strategic networks including on legal advocacy and strategic litigation. Promote the use of legal action and litigation as a civil society advocacy strategy.

· Lead workshops, trainings, exposure visits, and events to promote and raise awareness on human rights and legal approaches in Myanmar.

· Liaise and coordinate with civil society partners and networks, building effective working relationships with key contacts.

· Advise on and contribute to the timely completion of legal and human rights activities according to agreed workplans and budgets, including: supporting partners to develop joint work plans, preparing training materials, and supporting activities such as trainings, capacity building workshops, and conferences. This will be in close collaboration with team members and CSO partners.

· Assist the program team to build and maintain smooth and collaborative relations with CSO partners and networks.

· Provide contextual analysis of legal, political, and human rights developments affecting the implementation of the program.

· Assist with program activity monitoring and reporting, compiling data and documentation as required.

· Other program related technical and operational support that may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

Education & Experience

· Relevant degree is required, e.g. Law, International Relations, Political Studies, Social Science, or a related discipline. Further academic studies in Law, International Human Rights, Law, or International Development is desirable;

· At least 3-5 years of relevant professional and/or program experience is required, preferably related to human rights or justice sector reform in Myanmar, or in a related sector such as governance or human rights-based development programming;

· Extensive experience working with human rights focused civil society at Union or State/Regional level;

· Practical knowledge of national law and ideally international human rights law;

· Experience supporting the implementation of rule of law and human rights programs (desirable);

· Thematic expertise on business and human rights and addressing the community impacts of large-scale investment projects (desirable)

· Work experience in capacity development and/or training programs (desirable);

· Experience working within an international development cooperation program and directly supporting national CSOs (desirable);

· Strong working knowledge of English (written and spoken) and fluency in Myanmar is required.

Essential skills

· Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills;

· Good communication skills. Fluent Myanmar language speaker and good English language skills (read, write and speak);

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint;

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team;

· Openness and flexibility, capacity to adapt to changing priorities and needs;

· Demonstrated commitment to human rights and rule of law.

· Experience in translation and interpretation to and from English is an advantage;

The contract is based on a policy of equal opportunities and offers a competitive salary package. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS close on May 31st, 2019 and should be addressed with a cover letter, resume and names of at least 2 references to:

Ref: National Program Adviser / Legal Adviser, Yangon, Myanmar

By email: asia-recruitment@icj.org

Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We cannot answer phone enquiries. We thank you for your understanding.

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.

The ICJ’s International Secretariat is based in Geneva, with offices in Bangkok, Yangon, Kathmandu, Brussels, Johannesburg, Harare, Tunis, and Guatemala City, and currently employs approximately 100 staff, long-term consultants and interns. The ICJ has grown significantly over the past decade, with a diverse base of institutional and government funders and a healthy budget.

The ICJ is now recruiting a full-time Director to lead the Development and Programming team in order to ensure the organization’s sustainable growth and compliance with programming commitments. The Director will perform a vital function and help implement and further develop a strategy for an organization at the heart of the global struggle in defence of the rule of law and human rights.

The ideal candidate is, or has been working for ten years in the fundraising department of an international entity, and at least for three years at the senior management level. S/he has a solid background in programme and project development and has excellent management and verbal, writing and editing communication skills.

The position’s location is flexible and can be agreed with the Secretary General, though for practical considerations Western Europe is preferable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the Secretary-General’s supervision, the Director of Development and Programming is directly in charge of a team responsible for institutional fundraising, grant management and programme management and also supports and advises ICJ programme managers. The Director has the following key duties:

· Establish and implement short, medium and long-term development strategies for the sustainable growth of the ICJ as part of the Management Team;

· Identify and connect with new sources of institutional funding;

· Prepare institutional, programme and project proposals and budgets for institutional donors;

· Liaise with donors, manage and track existing grants and funding applications;

· Supervise internal monitoring and evaluation and implementation of programs;

· Oversee the production of results-based donor narrative reports and financial acquittals, including to ensure compliance with donor requirements and appropriate due diligence standards;

· Represent the ICJ externally, including representing the ICJ to governments, foundations and to individual, and other potential supporters of the organisations’ work;

· Work closely with the Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships to develop and coordinate fundraising strategies;

· Work closely with the Director of Media & Communications to ensure a consistent message in all public materials produced by the Development Department;

· Manage the department’s resources and budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

Education & Experience

· University degree in non-profit management, marketing, communication, international relations, or a related field. Additional relevant fundraising advanced level qualifications highly desirable;

· 10 years experience in fundraising of which 3 years at senior management level, including working experience in an international NGO or an international organisation;

· Solid background in programme and project development, familiarity with logical frameworks and impact assessment, and experience in project budgeting.

Essential Skills

· Excellent management skills, with demonstrated ability to provide supportive advice to staff on fundraising issues;

· Creative thinker with problem solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges;

· Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a proven track record of writing successful proposals;

· Familiar with programme management planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation;

· Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks under pressure;

· Good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

· Fluency in written and spoken English; additional language skills an asset.

· Commitment to and understanding of human rights issues.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer and we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

The ICJ is an equal opportunities employer and we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

APPLICATIONS close on 10 June 2019 and should be addressed with your resume, a cover letter and the names and contact details of at least two referees to:

Ref: Director of Development and Programming

By email: recruitment@icj.org

Or by post: International Commission of Jurists, P.O. Box 91, 1211

Geneva 8, Switzerland

Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We cannot answer phone enquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

Short-Term Expert

Terms of Reference – National Training Coordinator

Location: Yangon or Nay Pyi Taw and substantial travel to training sites

Assignment: 30 working days over a period of 6 months

Indicative starting date: 1^stJune 2019

1)Background

The Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights (2016-2020) supports the Union Attorney General’s Office (UAGO), the Office of the Supreme Court of the Union (OSCU), lawyers, CSOs as well as the law departments of Dagon and East Yangon Universities in strengthening capacities on core aspects of rule of law and human rights and supporting reform in relevant areas. The programme which has a total grant of DKK 70 million (approximately USD 10 million) is based on participatory approaches supporting partners to identify their own needs and priorities and taking lead in implementation of activities.

The governance of the programme is based on joint decision-making with partners through co-chaired Steering Committees. The programme is part of the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme (2016-2020) endorsed by a bilateral government-to-government agreement between Myanmar and Denmark as well as MoUs with all key stakeholders. A Joint Venture comprised of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the programme through a team of experts supporting implementation.

2)Description of the Assignment

The programme’s two main government partners, UAGO and OSCU have both prioritised conducting capacity building under their 2019 work plans with the programme. Both institutions have training departments and are seeking to increase the quality and scale of training conducted, with particular focus on State/Regional level. The specific training topics, dates, and location for each training session are not fully confirmed, however in general terms they relate to increasing awareness and understanding of judicial and prosecutorial ethics, as well as broader human rights and rule of law issues.

The purpose of these training initiatives is to strengthen the technical capacity of judges and law officers and collaborate closely with the UAGO and OSCU training departments to build ownership of the training programs. The primary objective of this assignment is to deliver technical training where appropriate on rule of law and human in conjunction with the Program team and support the effective coordination and implementation of legal training at the State/Regional level.

Given the need for continual technical support over 6 months, the assignment requires an ongoing, flexible commitment of approximately 4-6 days per month, with dates for each training session to be fixed after consultation with program partners on their availability and specific needs.

This assignment is considered by the JV to be a consultancy, and not a staff-member of the JV.

3)Objectives

The objective of the assignment is:

a. Strengthen the technical capacity of judges and law officers through the delivery of high-quality training on rule of law and human rights

b. Coordinate and ensure the smooth delivery of training at the State/Regional level.

c. Foster ownership and increased capacity of the UAGO and OSCU training departments

4)Outputs

The following outputs will be produced:

· Inception report within 2 weeks of contact signature outlining the coordinator’s proposed approach, methodology, and work plan to conduct the assignment.

· Development of agendas, training modules and materials for training sessions.

· Technical training sessions on human rights and rule of law, judicial and prosecutorial ethics, developed and delivered in conjunction with the Program team.

· Close working relationship with OSCU / UAGO training departments achieved.

· End of assignment report.

5)Timing and Cost Schedule

Output Indicative Timing Time Allocated

Inception report and desk review 2 weeks after contract signature 2 days

Delivery and coordination of technical training sessions June-November 2019 Up to 22 days allocated flexibly

Ongoing technical support to UAGO and OSCU training

departments to foster ownership and sustainability of

training initiatives July-November 2019 Up to 5 days allocated flexibly

End of assignment report November 2019 1 day

Total inputs – up to 30 days

6)Activities of the Short-Term Expert

The short-term expert will:

· Develop agendas, training materials, and deliver training sessions on rule of law and human rights, prosecutorial and judicial ethics in collaboration with the Program team.

· Coordinate and facilitate training sessions in close partnership with UAGO and OSCU training departments.

· Provide strategic advice to the development of training work with UAGO and OSCU, fostering ownership and sustainability of the training initiatives.

· Provide ongoing technical advice and quality assurance on legal training as required.

· Collaborate closely with the Program team on the design and delivery of training and all consultancy outputs.

· Produce an end of assignment report.

7)Qualifications of the short-term expert

The short-term expert should have:

· Degree in law, preferably a post-graduate degree that has focused on international law or human rights;

· Over 5 years’ experience working on legal training in Myanmar either in academia or as a practitioner;

· Proven experience in the design and delivery of legal training, ideally for government institutions.

· Availability to conduct the 30-day consultancy intermittently over a 6-month period in both Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw and elsewhere for State/Regional training.

· Fluent Myanmar and English language skills

8)Application**

This consultancy is only open for Myanmar Nationals. Applicants need to provide their CV, a technical bid of no more than 2 pages outlining their qualifications and expertise in undertaking the assignment, and a financial bid that includes daily rates and any other expected expenses (not including local travel in Myanmar). Applications will be evaluated both on technical and financial grounds.

Supervisor: Team Leader and Senior Adviser

The following financial arrangements will apply:

(a)Fees for services

The applicant will propose a daily rate for the services under these terms of reference.

(b)Travel expenses

All travel related expenses for work under this consultancy outside of Yangon (flights in economy class, visa fees, hotel, airport transfers, local transportation and daily subsistence allowance to cover food and incidental expenses) will be covered.

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Applications conforming to these requirements should be sent to April Pwint at the following address: april.pwint@icj.org by 29^th May 2019.

Short-Term Expert

Terms of Reference – National Legal Research Consultant

Location: Yangon and Naypyitaw, with substantial travel to Nay Pyi Taw and research sites

Assignment: 40 working days over a period of 6 months

Indicative starting date: 1^stJune 2019

1)Background

The Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights (2016-2020) supports the Union Attorney General’s Office (UAGO), the Office of the Supreme Court of the Union (OSCU), lawyers, CSOs as well as the law departments of Dagon and East Yangon Universities in strengthening capacities on core aspects of rule of law and human rights and supporting reform in relevant areas. The programme which has a total grant of DKK 70 million (approximately USD 10 million) is based on participatory approaches supporting partners to identify their own needs and priorities and taking lead in implementation of activities.

The governance of the programme is based on joint decision-making with partners through co-chaired Steering Committees. The programme is part of the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme (2016-2020) endorsed by a bilateral government-to-government agreement between Myanmar and Denmark as well as MoUs with all key stakeholders. A Joint Venture comprised of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the programme through a team of experts supporting implementation.

2)Description of the Assignment

The programme’s two main government partners, UAGO and OSCU have both prioritised conducting applied legal research projects under their 2019 work plans with the programme. Both institutions have legal research teams and are seeking to increase the capacity and quality of the research produced. The specific research questions and topics for each research project are in the early stages of development, however in general terms they relate to deepening understanding of the two institutions’ responsibility for ensuring consistency in the practice of rule of law precepts and achievement of quality justice in performing their judicial and prosecutorial/litigious duties. The intention is that the increased awareness through applied legal research and the new knowledge generated through the research projects will strengthen the institutionalisation of human rights.

The purpose of the research projects is to increase the research capacity of UAGO and OSCU, including data collection, in-depth legal analysis, comparative legal analysis and evidence-based policy making in both institutions. The primary objective of the Consultant’s assignment is to provide technical advice, quality assurance, and accompaniment for field research conducted by the UAGO and OSCU research teams. Importantly, the consultant will not be delivering the research themselves but will be advising and supporting the government researchers, in particular on the design, implementation, field work, write-up, and dissemination of the research.

Towards this end, the consultant will also be responsible for delivering 4 x 1-day research training and technical support workshops with government partners on research methodology, research design, data analysis, report writing, publication, or a topic related to applied legal research. The specific design and topic of the training will be determined in collaboration between the consultant, UAGO, OSCU, and the JV programme team.

Given the need for continual technical support over 6 months, the assignment requires an ongoing, flexible commitment of approximately 4-6 days per month, with dates for each output to be fixed based on the specific needs for each research project.

This assignment is considered by the JV to be a consultancy, and not a staff member.

3)Objectives

The objective of the assignment is:

a. Strengthen the capacity of the UAGO and OSCU research teams

b. Provide technical advice, field work accompaniment, and quality assurance for research projects at both the UAGO and OSCU.

c. Advise on the development of research capacity in the UAGO and OSCU research teams

4)Outputs

The following outputs will be produced:

· Inception report within 2 weeks of contact signature outlining the consultant’s proposed approach, methodology, and work plan to conduct the assignment.

· Technical review and feedback of OSCU and UAGO research proposals and field research plans.

· 4 x 1-day research training and technical support workshops on applied legal research including elements of rule of law precepts protecting human rights with a brief report produced to document each training.

· Finalise plans and logistical arrangements for field work and accompany researchers on field work to provide technical support and quality assurance.

· Reviewed, proof read, and checked translations of final research outputs.

· Design and delivery of research report launch event.

5)Timing and Cost Schedule

OutputIndicative Timing Time Allocated

Inception report and desk review 2 weeks after contract signature 2 days

Research training and technical support

workshops (4 x 1-day meetings) June-November 2019 Up to 6 days (1.5 days preparation for each workshop)

Ongoing technical support, accompaniment

and quality assurance of research outputs

and field work. June-November 2019 Up to 26 days flexibly allocated over a 6-month period

Delivery of 4 x 1-day training workshops on

applied legal research June-November 2019 Up to 6 days (2 days preparation) **

Total inputs – Up to 40 days

6)Activities of the Short-Term Expert

The short-term expert will:

· Review research proposals and provide feedback

· Facilitate 4 x 1-day research training and technical support workshops in Nay Pyi Taw

· Provide ongoing technical advice and quality assurance to research design and implementation.

· Arrange logistical arrangements for field work and accompany researchers on field work.

· Collaborate closely with the programme team on all aspects of this engagement.

· Review, provide feedback, proof read, check translations, and edit drafts of research outputs by OSCU and UAGO

· Support the design and delivery of a research report launch event.

· Have flexibility to support OSCU and UAGO research work as required and based on agreed timing.

7)Qualifications of the short-term expert

The short-term expert should have:

· Degree in law, preferably a post-graduate degree that has focused on international law or human rights;

· Over 5 years’ experience working on legal research in Myanmar either in academia or as a practitioner;

· Proven publication and writing record related to legal research in Myanmar.

· Experience conducting and supporting applied legal research in Myanmar, ideally in partnership with government or civil society (desirable).

· Availability to conduct the 40-day consultancy intermittently over a 6-month period in both Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw and elsewhere in case of field research. Fluent Myanmar and English language skills

8)Application**

This consultancy is only open for Myanmar Nationals. Applicants need to provide their CV, a technical bid of no more than 2 pages outlining their qualifications and expertise in undertaking the assignment, and a financial bid that includes daily rates and any other expected expenses (not including local travel in Myanmar). Applications will be evaluated both on technical and financial grounds.

Supervisor: Team Leader and Senior Adviser

The following financial arrangements will apply:

(a)Fees for services

The applicant will propose a daily rate for the services under these terms of reference.

(b)Travel expenses

All travel related expenses for work under this consultancy outside of Yangon (flights in economy class, visa fees, hotel, airport transfers, local transportation and daily subsistence allowance to cover food and incidental expenses) will be covered. Any international travel must be included within the financial bid. Applications conforming to these requirements should be sent to April Pwint at the following address: april.pwint@icj.org by 29^th May 2019.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Post Name: International Programme Manager (Operations) - READVERTISEMENT

Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights

Post base: Yangon

Supervisor: Team Leader

INTRODUCTION

The Denmark-Myanmar Programme on Rule of Law and Human Rights (2016-2020) supports the Union Attorney General’s Office, the Office of the Supreme Court of the Union, lawyers, CSOs as well as the law departments of Dagon and East Yangon Universities in strengthening capacities on core aspects of rule of law and human rights and supporting reform in relevant areas. The programme which has a total grant of DKK 70 million (approximately USD 10 million) is based on participatory approaches supporting partners to identify their own needs and priorities and taking lead in implementation of activities.

The governance of the programme is based on joint decision-making with partners through co-chaired Steering Committees. The programme is part of the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme (2016-2020) endorsed by a bilateral government-to-government agreement between Myanmar and Denmark as well as MoUs with all key stakeholders. A Joint Venture comprised of the International Commission of Jurists (lead agency) and the Danish Institute for Human Rights has been contracted to provide technical assistance to the programme through a team of experts supporting implementation. It works in close dialogue with the Embassy of Denmark.

The Joint Venture (JV) is seeking an International Programme Manager(Operations) to join the team implementing the Denmark-Myanmar Programme. The position will be responsible for leading and managing all operational aspects of the programme. This includes ensuring the implementation of agreed work plans, compliance with all aspects of the service contract framework signed with the Embassy of Denmark, and appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes which ensure quality programming, collection of data and reporting on results.

S/he will be part of a team of 13 international and local experts who work closely together on programme implementation.

The position will be contracted by the International Commission of Jurists.

The ideal candidate will have experience in programme management roles in developing country contexts, ideally in the rule of law or governance sectors, and also preferably in technical assistance and/or capacity building programmes. S/he will be a team player, capable of providing operational leadership and support to a diverse team of colleagues that drives effective programme implementation. The position is based in Yangon, and the successful candidate will be expected to travel infrequently to support planning and activities with partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The International Programme Manager (Operations) has the following responsibilities:

· Lead all operational aspects of the programme, supporting the JV’s team of technical experts so that agreed workplans are implemented on time and within budget.

· Have financial authority for the expenditures of the Programme, and ensure that all contractual and compliance requirements are adhered to.

· Manage the programme’s monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes, ensuring appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and used in order to evidence results in accordance with the results framework.

· Coordinate the annual work-planning and budgeting process under the supervision of the team leader and with the technical experts and partners.

· Coordinate the Joint Venture’s role as Secretariat of the bi-annual Steering Committee meetings.

· Liaise closely with the Embassy of Denmark on all relevant implementation, contractual and compliance issues.

· Ensure appropriate tools and processes are utilised in order to manage programme implementation.

· Lead learning and reflective processes to facilitate adaptive programming and strengthen programme quality.

· Prepare bi-annual progress reports, with the support of the technical experts.

· Supervise the Joint Venture’s finance and administration team.

· Oversee recruitment processes to ensure that appropriately skilled staff are recruited and retained.

· Coordinate the annual Quality Assurance visit and audit.

· Act as budget holder and in conjunction with the International Finance Officer, ensure that all expenditure, contracting and procurement is in line with the Programme’s Procurement and Finance Manual.

· Act as security focal point to oversee and ensure effective implementation of staff safety and security procedures.

· Help promote a programme which remains responsive to the evolving and dynamic political and legal context in Myanmar.

· Other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

Education & Experience

· Relevant university degree, preferably a post-graduate degree.

· At least eight years of relevant professional experience in programme implementation in a developing country context.

· Preferably two years of relevant experience from a justice sector / rule of law / human rights / governance / conflict programme.

· Extensive experience with project cycle management, including planning/budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

· Significant experience with financial management, managing budgets, drafting ToRs and contracts, procurement etc.

· Good understanding of results-based programming, and related monitoring, evaluation and learning tools.

· Relevant experience from Asia, in particular Myanmar, is a distinct advantage.

Essential skills

· Relationship building and team management skills in a diverse context

· Proven communication and listening skills

· Inter-cultural understanding

· Excellent English language skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team

· Openness and flexibility, capacity to adapt to changing priorities and needs

· Willingness to travel

The contract is based on a policy of equal opportunities and offers a competitive salary package. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS close on June 5, 2019 and should be addressed with a cover letter, resume, writing sample and names of at least 2 references to:

Ref: International Programme Manager, Myanmar

By email: asia-recruitment@icj.org

As applications will be considered on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We cannot answer phone enquiries. We thank you for your understanding.