Country: Thailand
Closing date: 01 Nov 2015
Job Summary
The STA-PA will assist the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser (RPA) in providing key technical assistance to program countries and at the region.
Job Description
The Australia-Asia Program to Combat Trafficking in Persons (AAPTIP) is a five-year (2013-2018) AU$50million initiative of the Australian aid program that aims to reduce the incentives and opportunities for trafficking of persons in the Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN) region.
AAPTIP builds on Australia's long-term support for programs to strengthen the criminal justice response to human trafficking in Asia. These programs include the Asia Regional Cooperation to Prevent People Trafficking (ARCPPT; 2003-2006), and the Asia Regional Trafficking in Persons (ARTIP; 2006-2013) project.
AAPTIP focuses on the prosecution pillar of anti-trafficking at the national and regional level. Support will be provided to the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), and partner countries Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
AAPTIP will strengthen the criminal justice response to trafficking by: enhancing regional and national investigative and judicial cooperation on trafficking cases; strengthening legislative frameworks; providing adequate support for victim-witnesses; and expanding the evidence base for policy development and decision-making.
Summary of Role
The STA-PA (General) will assist the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser (RPA) in providing key technical assistance to program countries and at the regional level on specific activities designed to strengthen the prosecution response to trafficking cases, including labour trafficking. The STA-PA will also assist the RPA and RJPA to address substantive legal concerns for judges and assess implementation of Project supported programs, such as the marathon trial initiative. Assistance will be provided through home based and in-country work to a maximum of 120 days per year.
Specific Duties
- Develop materials and oversee the delivery of TIP training for prosecutors.
- Provide technical assistance, mentor and coach prosecutors on the effective and ethical prosecution of TIP cases;
- Work effectively with counterparts in developing and delivering advanced technical training and guidelines in relation to trafficking and the prosecutorial role;
- Interact with judges in a credible manner on substantive and procedural issues relating to adjudicating TIP cases; and
- Other duties as directed by the Team Leader.
Core Competence Required
- Experience working as a prosecutor of serious crimes cases, including human trafficking;
- Experience in the provision of advice to prosecutors on counter-trafficking in persons;
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with counterparts in a developing country context, in a culturally appropriate manner whilst providing capacity building and mentoring support;
- Demonstrated capacity to understand, apply and provide advice to counterparts on the application of contemporary gender and human rights principles;
- Highly developed interpersonal skills complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
- Competent information technology skills.
Qualifications
- Experience working as a prosecutor in serious crimes cases, including human trafficking;
- Experience prosecuting TIP cases involving labour exploitation;
- Experience working in a developing country context in an advisory capacity; and
- Experience providing advice on counter-trafficking in persons;
- Post-secondary or tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline is desirable.
Duration
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (2 years), At least six trips a year about 20 days home based and 100 days in-country.
Location
ASEAN Region.
The position reports to the Team Leader.
Remuneration
This position has been classified under the Adviser Remuneration Framework as STA; D3 - AUD 849 per day working day.
How to apply:
Click here to apply by 1 November 2015. Your application should contain a Cover Letter thataddresses the Core Competencies and a current CV. Please also provide two professional referees.
Cardno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Child Protection in all fields. Successful applicants may be required to provide a police clearance certificate.