- Location: Khartoum, Sudan
- Sector: Non Profit
- Experience: Advanced
- Last Date To Apply Nov-22-2011
- Date Posted Nov-8-2011
Description
Title: Senior Associate and Country Coordinator, Sudan Project
Reports to: Africa Regional Director
Contract Duration: 15 months
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
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. In the aftermath of mass atrocity and repression, we assist institutions and civil society groups—the people who are driving and shaping change in their societies—in considering measures to provide truth, accountability, and redress for past abuses. We do this by providing technical expertise and knowledge of relevant comparative experiences in transitional justice from across the globe.
ICTJ’s Sudan project is sponsored by the EC and carried out in partnership with Sudanese Human Rights Monitor (Al Marsad) and in association with the KhatimAdlan Center for Enlightenment and Human Development (KACE) and the Ajaweed Organization for Peace and Reconciliation (AOPR) in El Fashir, Darfur. The project seeks to further civil society’s long-term efforts to promote justice and accountability in Sudan, leading to actionable strategies to deal with past abuses. In a context fraught with ongoing conflict and limited scope for political action, the project will engage primarily with civil society actors in Darfur, Blue Nile, South Kordofan, and Khartoum.
The Senior Associate / Country Coordinator (SA/CC) provides substantive and limited administrative support to the program of work (“Sudan project”), under the direction of the Africa Regional Director; s/he is also responsive to the needs of grant and financial management, in coordination with Brussels, New York and the Project Finance and Administration Officer.
The SA/CC is the official representative of the ICTJ in Sudan and has overall responsibility for institutional representation. This would apply to signing agreements, entering into contracts, etc. S/he is responsible for oversight of issues of discipline and integrity, to ensure that project personnel come to work, conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and ensure the integrity of the institution.
Please visit our website at www.ictj.org to review the complete job vacancy announcement.
Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in law, international relations, development or relevant field.
Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience, including substantial international experience, with an international agency and/or NGO experience highly desirable.
Related Skills or Knowledge: Strong oral and written communication skills are required, including public speaking experience. Project and program management experience is required, along with strong analytical and research skills. Must be familiar with relevant legal issues, public policy and international affairs and have a demonstrated commitment to the field. Good understanding of Sudan politics and conflicts. Good connections and knowledge with civil society in different parts of the country. Arabic and English language skills at professional level required; knowledge of other languages at a professional level is highly desirable. Willingness to engage in substantial international travel.. A team player committed to the overall objectives of the ICTJ. Must have strong computer skills.
Contact Details
- Email: jobs@ictj.org
Application Instructions
This is a 15 months consultancy contract. APPLICANT MUST BE A SUDANESE NATIONAL.
Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to jobs@ictj.org Deadline to apply is 22 November 2011. Please include the job title “Program Associate, Sudan Project” in the subject line of the email. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please, no telephone calls/faxes.
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