Senior Associate, Gender Justice Program
Posted on: April 29, 2013Application deadline: May 31, 2013
Posted by: International Center for Transitional Justice
DESCRIPTION
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) is an international non-profit organization specializing in the field of transitional justice. ICTJ works to help societies in transition address legacies of massive human rights violations and build civic trust in state institutions as protectors of human rights.
Provide technical assistance to civil society groups and policymakers to ensure that transitional justice measures seek to reveal patterns of abuse and build momentum for reform. The main functions are to devise strategies and guide and coordinate in-country work.
Position involves producing analysis, policy proposals, and critical feedback; conducting research to provide comparative information; assisting in the development of grant proposals; and providing technical and policy assistance to partners, civil society organizations, including women's and feminist groups, justice sector authorities, governments, and other policymakers. Incumbent will coordinate the program's work on matters related to criminal accountability in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Program. Incumbent will also be responsible for researching and writing on gender-related transitional justice issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program:
Education:
A degree in law is required. A post-graduate degree in law is highly desirable.
Experience:
Seven years or more of relevant experience, with at least 3 years of experience in law at a national or international level. Experience working in partnership with civil society networks and with justice sector authorities. Demonstrated research or field experience in international human rights law and gender justice issues. Experience working at national and international levels, including experience with women's rights movements, particularly those in the Global South.
Related Skills or Knowledge:
A strong knowledge of transitional justice, international human rights law, feminist studies, and related fields. Ability to liaise effectively with civil society and victim organizations. Must be familiar with relevant legal issues, public policy, and international affairs and have a demonstrated commitment to the field. Project and program management experience is highly desirable, along with strong analytical and research skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required. Fluency in French or Arabic is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send a CV and cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications to jobs@ictj.org
Provide technical assistance to civil society groups and policymakers to ensure that transitional justice measures seek to reveal patterns of abuse and build momentum for reform. The main functions are to devise strategies and guide and coordinate in-country work.
Position involves producing analysis, policy proposals, and critical feedback; conducting research to provide comparative information; assisting in the development of grant proposals; and providing technical and policy assistance to partners, civil society organizations, including women's and feminist groups, justice sector authorities, governments, and other policymakers. Incumbent will coordinate the program's work on matters related to criminal accountability in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Program. Incumbent will also be responsible for researching and writing on gender-related transitional justice issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program:
- Monitor and analyze legal developments in the field of gender justice related to transitional justice.
- Provide technical assistance on how transitional justice measures can effectively address sexual and gender-based violations and crimes.
- Where there is particular added value, produce reports or briefing papers that help to develop significant thinking or technical advice on particular challenges.
- Conceive, coordinate, and supervise or conduct research that deepens ICTJ's approach to gender justice issues related to transitional justice, with a view to ensuring practical solutions to identified problems.
- Develop strategic resources and materials accessible to a range of audiences, including international and domestic justice systems, women's rights activists, and local/national women's movements.
- Convene workshops, trainings, and other meetings to provide comparative knowledge and capacity building for relevant actors on gender issues in transitional justice contexts.
- Assist director in advising and liaising with ICTJ's country and thematic programs, ensuring that a gendered approach to transitional justice is developed and "mainstreamed" within ICTJ's work.
- Recruit and manage short-term consultants
- Assist in ICTJ's fundraising efforts, including developing proposals and reporting on grants.
- Duties involve a wide variety of complex, changing situations, requiring a high degree of conceptual ingenuity and initiative. Incumbent is required to have extensive and authoritative knowledge of the techniques, practices, and theories relevant to the position. Substantial international travel is to be expected.
- Executes a program and oversees components performed by others within ICTJ or by outside consultants, agencies.
- Develops and administers budgets for specific programs under her/his charge.
- Regularly interacts with senior management staff to present and discuss work plans and priorities, and to report work status to ensure ICTJ achieves its organizational goals. Incumbent also has significant and important contact with funders, outside agencies, consultants, vendors, and other business-related outside parties, all of which have a major impact on the image, reputation, and operational well-being of ICTJ.
Education:
A degree in law is required. A post-graduate degree in law is highly desirable.
Experience:
Seven years or more of relevant experience, with at least 3 years of experience in law at a national or international level. Experience working in partnership with civil society networks and with justice sector authorities. Demonstrated research or field experience in international human rights law and gender justice issues. Experience working at national and international levels, including experience with women's rights movements, particularly those in the Global South.
Related Skills or Knowledge:
A strong knowledge of transitional justice, international human rights law, feminist studies, and related fields. Ability to liaise effectively with civil society and victim organizations. Must be familiar with relevant legal issues, public policy, and international affairs and have a demonstrated commitment to the field. Project and program management experience is highly desirable, along with strong analytical and research skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required. Fluency in French or Arabic is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send a CV and cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications to jobs@ictj.org
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