[TimorLesteStudies] JSMP - 2 vacancies- M&E Adviser and International Legal Adviser

[Bu Wilson]

JOB VACANCY

MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR, LEGAL RESEARCH UNIT



 

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

Contract duration: 10 days in January 2013

The Judicial System Monitoring Program (JSMP) is an independent, nationally-led NGO that was established in 2001 to monitor the Timor-Leste justice system's level of compliance with international human rights standards and contribute to good governance.

>From January 2012 JSMP will implement the Facilitating Access to Justice in Timor-Leste project which is a two year project funded by the United Nations Democracy Fund. The goal of the project is to contribute to the development of an effective justice sector in Timor-Leste that is accessible, transparent and promotes the rule of law. The project will achieve this by improving the community’s understanding of and confidence in the justice sector. The expected outcomes of this project are:

· community understanding of the formal justice system is enhanced in 6 districts

· community understanding of the legislative process is enhanced in 6 districts, and

· transparency of the justice sector is enhanced. 

The M&E Advisor will work closely with JSMP staff, in particular the Coordinator of the Legal Research Unit, to develop a monitoring plan based on the Project Document and a range of monitoring tools to effectively conduct outcome monitoring. The M&E Advisor will also provide training to Legal Research Unit staff on conducting M&E.

Required outputs for the position are:

· Comprehensive 2 year M&E plan based on Project Document

· Monitoring tools – pre/post workshop questionnaires, user surveys, stakeholder interview questions, SMS polling, post-seminar questionnaires, and

· Training for JSMP staff on how to implement the M&E plan and using the monitoring tools.

The advisor will be engaged for a total of 10 days in January 2013.



Review of Project Document

1 day

Preparation of M&E plan

2 days

Preparation of monitoring tools

2 days

Presentation of M&E plan and monitoring tools to JSMP staff for feedback

1 day

Finalisation of M&E plan monitoring tools

1 day

Preparation of staff training

1.5 days

Deliver staff training

1.5 days


 

Contract fee:

The M&E Advisor will be paid at a rate of US$330 per day. JSMP will reimburse return flights to Dili to undertake the contract at a maximum rate of US$1,600 upon submission of a receipt. JSMP will not reimburse for any accommodation or meals associated with the contract.

Required qualifications and experience:

The consultant must have the following qualifications and experience:

· A university degree in a relevant discipline (law, social science, international development)

· Previous experience in evaluating development programs in the area of justice, human rights or governance

· Demonstrated understanding of evaluation tools, methodology and reporting

· Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills

· Previous experience in delivering training and capacity building for staff or local partners

It is highly desirable for the consultant to have the following skills:

· Fluent in Tetum and or Indonesian

· Demonstrated understanding of the justice sector in Timor-Leste

· Previous work experience in Timor-Leste
APPLICATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
A statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the required qualifications and experience with a current CV must be submitted by email to the Legal Advisor of the Women’s Justice Unit at anna at jsmp.minihub.org(https://anumail.anu.edu.au/iwc_static/js/dojotoolkit/dojo/resources/blank.html) by COB Monday 10 December 2012.

All questions regarding this TOR can be directed to:

Anna Yang
Legal Advisor, Women’s Justice Unit
Judicial System Monitoring Programme
anna at jsmp.minihub.org(https://anumail.anu.edu.au/iwc_static/js/dojotoolkit/dojo/resources/blank.html)
Phone: 77994017





JOB VACANCY

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ADVISOR, LEGAL RESEARCH UNIT


Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

Contract duration: 6 months from January 2013

JSMP was established in 2001 in Dili, Timor-Leste to monitor the Ad Hoc Human Rights Tribunal in Indonesia and the Special Panels for Serious Crimes in Timor-Leste. JSMP now exists as a Timorese led not-for-profit organisation working to improve the justice system in Timor-Leste through independent monitoring, analysis, advocacy and community education. JSMP’s goal is a justice system where the rights of all citizens are respected and protected in accordance with international human rights standards.

The Legal Research Unit (LRU) monitors hearings in all district courts (Dili, Baucau, Suai and Oe-Cusse) and the Court of Appeal. LRU monitors court cases, undertakes critical analysis of court decisions and provides substantive and practical recommendations on issues that arise during trial. LRU also conducts activities to improve the community’s understanding of the formal justice system, for example through training in the districts, national seminars, workshops and public debates on radio and television. LRU implements the Parliament Watch Project (PWP) which monitors the activities of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste and provides information to the public about democracy and the legislative process.

Position description:

The International Legal Advisor will support the work of the Legal Research Unit, focusing primarily on developing the capacity of LRU staff in the following areas:

· legal research and analysis

· legal writing

· developing and delivering community legal education

· strategic planning and project management

· preparing grant proposals and managing donor relations

A key component of the International Legal Advisor’s role will be to assist LRU with project planning for the two-year Facilitating Access to Justice in Timor-Lesteproject funded by the United Nations Democracy Fund.

Salary:

USD $3500 per month (gross). The successful applicant will be required to arrange their own airfares, insurance and visas as required.

Selection Criteria:

Applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

· Strong Tetum language skills

· Tertiary degree in law

· At least 3 years experience in legal analysis, law reform and advocacy

· Substantial experience in training and mentoring

· Experience working in a development and/or post-conflict context

· Demonstrated knowledge of domestic criminal law and criminal procedures, international human rights law, international humanitarian law

· Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

It is highly desirable for the applicant to have the following skills:

· Fluent in Indonesian or Portuguese

· Demonstrated understanding of the justice sector in Timor-Leste

· Previous work experience in Timor-Leste
APPLICATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
A statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing the required qualifications and experience with a current CV must be submitted by email to the Legal Advisor of the Women’s Justice Unit at anna at jsmp.minihub.org(https://anumail.anu.edu.au/iwc_static/js/dojotoolkit/dojo/resources/blank.html) by COB Monday 10 December 2012.

All questions regarding this TOR can be directed to:

Anna Yang
Legal Advisor, Women’s Justice Unit
Judicial System Monitoring Programme
anna at jsmp.minihub.org(https://anumail.anu.edu.au/iwc_static/js/dojotoolkit/dojo/resources/blank.html)
Phone: 77994017


 
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