- Location:
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Sector:
- Commercial
- Organization URL:
- http://www.msdglobal.com
- Experience:
- Mid Career
- Date Posted
- Aug-19-2011
Description
Management Sciences for Development, Inc. (MSD) seeks a Public Defense Expert for an anticipated justice reform project in Mexico. Program focus areas include the transition to an adversarial system, criminal code reform, capacity building for public defense, and administration of justice. MSD is an international development firm providing technical assistance to governments and civil society to strengthen the rule of law. Recruitment is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise and direction for training public defenders and increasing the administrative capacity of the Federal Institute for Public Defense (IFDP - Instituto Federal de Defensoria Publica )
- Develop performance indicators and monitor project activities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in law or relevant field
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of the justice sector and criminal justice reform process in Mexico
- Minimum ten years experience managing and implementing U.S. government-funded projects in Mexico or Latin America
- Experience working collaboratively with government officials, international donors and civil society
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Contact Details
- Contact:
- Audry Tafoya
- Telephone:
- 2025377410
- Email:
- atafoya@msdglobal.com
Application Instructions
Please submit CV, cover letter, and three references to recruitment@msdglobal.com by August 22, 2011. Please include the reference “PD Expert Applicant – Mexico Federal Public Defender Program” in the subject line.
