LEGAL OFFICER (1 POSITION)
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The National Center for State Courts is inviting applications from qualified candidates with a proven commitment to the rule of law for the position of Legal Officer. The position is funded under NCSC’s current program Countering Terrorism through a Strengthened Rule of Law Framework in Bangladesh, funded by the U.S. Department of State.
Position Summary
The position reports to the Chief of Party and is part of a five-person Legal Team. The position is Dhaka-based with periodic travel to other Districts in Bangladesh. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as legal expert for project activities, as assigned, and prepare research summaries, overviews of laws and other short memorandum and correspondence on relevant legal matters.
- Work with relevant counterparts, committees, and working groups to implement program activities in accordance with the work plan, implementation schedule, and Monitoring &Evaluation plan.
- Maintain liaison with Bangladeshi legal institutions, justice-related institutions, and civil society organizations, including, but not limited to, the MOLJPA, JATI, the Supreme Court, District Courts, Special Tribunals, and University Law Faculties.
- Manage, in coordination with Finance Team and counterparts, planning for relevant meetings and events, including venue selection, program development, and event logistics.
- Attend, participate in, and/or report on formal and informal meetings with counterparts, including judges, court personnel, and related partners, including donor-funded projects.
- Conduct and/or monitor training in areas relevant to project activities, in collaboration with colleagues and counterparts.
- Coordinate the planning and conduct regular monitoring of activities in the program’s target Districts, including regular contact with counterparts and field visits.
- Prepare, or assist in preparing, annual program work plan, implementation schedules, performance monitoring plan, policy papers and position papers, and periodic reports required by the U.S. Embassy, including quarterly and annual progress report.
- Provide verbal and written English/Bangla translation, as needed.
Qualifications
- University degree in law or other relevant field. Masters-level degree preferred.
- At least five years as Legal Officer/Coordinator, Program Officer/Coordinator, or similar position working on justice sector capacity building, legal reform, or countering violent extremism projects in Bangladesh.
- Knowledge of organizational and procedural laws regulating the Bangladeshi judiciary.
- Prior experience working with MOLJPA, JATI, the Supreme Court, the Bangladeshi judiciary, and/or other justice sector institutions preferred.
- Prior experience organizing and delivering training on legal issues will be viewed favorably.
- Strong research background and demonstrated experience preparing legal documents, memoranda, and reports.
- Strong organizational skills, rigorous attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities needed to perform effectively in a demanding position.
- Demonstrated interest in judicial reform, capacity building, and improving the ability of courts, judges, and judicial staff to improve efficiency and accessibility.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to achieve complex results under strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Bangla composing skills, internet navigation, etc.).
- Excellent spoken and written English and Bangla.
NCSC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in English by email to jobs@ncsc-bd.org with “Legal Officer” in the subject heading. Applications must be submitted no later than 16:00 on 8 October 2018.Applications must include (1) a detailed CV with all previous employment history, (2) a cover letter, (3) the completed Professional History Form with contact information, salary history, and at least two professional references, and (4) a writing sample, in English, not to exceed five pages. The Professional History Form is available at: http://www.justice-bd.org/index.php?Page=getinvolve&ZmE. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Attempts to influence the hiring process will result in automatic disqualifications. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
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