Short summary of the job:
Nationality: Local National (LN)
Base of Operations: Kabul, Afghanistan (with occasional travel to provinces)
Required Clearance: VSS-A or other INL-approved vetting
Responsibilities
The LCB Advisor, Criminal Law Reform Working Group (CLRWG) shall:
Represent JSSP in CLRWG meetings and provide legal advice and secretariat support
Provide legal research and analysis, and assist members of Taqnin in drafting criminal provisions
Translate documents from English to Dari/Pashto or vice versa using proper legal terminology, paying attention to detail, and ensuring complete translation of entire documents
Interpret for international justice advisors in meetings, workshops, seminars and training using proper legal terminology and accuracy
Draft reports for activities and accomplishments on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, or as otherwise assigned
Represent JSSP in conferences, seminars and workshops and prepare reports
Mentor Taqnin in drafting and amending laws, legislations and guidelines
Liaise with other components and coordinate activities to achieve established objectives
Prepare timely information for JSSP reports, deliverables and success stories for activities and accomplishments on a bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, or as otherwise assigned
Conduct meetings to further JSSP programmatic delivery at both the U.S. Embassy/INL-Kabul and GIRoA ministries and departments
Identify needs and propose recommendations for better LCB implementation
Assist in the preparation of LCB component budgets, workplan development, and statements of work; provide inputs for any other reports as requested
Rapidly respond to requests for information from JSSP Management, INL, and Tetra Tech
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Experience collaborating with Afghan government ministries and institutions
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with cross-sectoral key stakeholders to ensure collaboration to meet project goals
Demonstrated understanding of Afghan legal system
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to travel to provinces
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment
Contract Type:
Long Term
Employment Type:
Full Time
Salary:
As per NTa Salary scale
Probationary Period:
3 months
Work Location:
Kabul, Afghanistan (with occasional travel to provinces)
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