Country: Thailand
Closing date: 01 Nov 2015
Job Summary
The Regional Prosecutions Adviser will provide technical assistance, advice, training and mentoring to prosecutors on the legal and evidentiary issues
Job Description
The Australia-Asia Program to Combat Trafficking in Persons (AAPTIP) is a five-year (2013-2018) AU$50 million 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 Regional Prosecutions Adviser will provide technical assistance, advice, training and mentoring to prosecutors on the legal and evidentiary issues in relation to the crime of trafficking. The Prosecutions Adviser will also support the progressive specialisation of the trafficking prosecutorial function in member states, and where genuine commitment and prospects of sustainability exist, will support national development of specialist anti-tip prosecution units and provide advice, guidance, coaching and training. The Prosecutions Adviser will be responsible for supporting the activities of multiple countries and will liaise closely with the International Legal Cooperation Advisor, the Regional Judicial Processes Advisor and the Regional Victim Support Advisers to ensure a collaborative and cohesive approach to AAPTIP implementation.
Please download the Terms of Reference for a full job description.
Duration
2.5 years
Location
Bangkok
The position reports to the Deputy Team Leader.
Adviser Remuneration Framework
This position has been classified under the Adviser Remuneration Framework as Discipline D Job Level 3. For further information on the Adviser Remuneration Framework, please visit: http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Documents/adviser-remuneration-framework.pdf
How to apply:
Click here to apply for this position. Please submit applications that address the Core Competencies and a current CV by 1 November 2015. 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.