Legal Assistant Jr.-Afghanistan Location: Afghanistan Division: Program Management Status: Consultant Position Number: 11:083
Project Description: IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.
In June 2008, IFES was awarded a three-year contract with USAID, named the Support to the Electoral Process in Afghanistan (STEP). The STEP team is tasked to provide support to the Independent Election Commission (IEC) of Afghanistan in its long-term capacity building and other areas of operation. Job Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Senior Legal Advisor and the IFES Afghanistan Chief of Party the legal assistant will perform the following tasks:
• Assist the IEC working group in reviewing electoral regulations and procedures (both IEC and ECC), with recommendations for revisions. (WP 1.1) • Coordinate activities of IFES legal team as they create a compendium of Afghan electoral law. • Contribute to the dictionary of electoral terms. Both the compendium and the dictionary will be used as resources for the reform of the legal framework for future elections. (WP 2.1) • Facilitate the working group of IEC and former ECC legal experts and advisors as needed. • Other activities as requested by Senior Legal Advisor and/or Chief of Party. Qualifications: • Advanced University Degree (Master or J.D.) in Law, International Studies, Human Rights, Public Policy, or similar field; • Candidates should possess at least four years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in legal research, capacity development and governance assistance with an international legal perspective; • Experience at the international level, especially in international organizations desirable; • Experience in a post-conflict environment is a must and Afghanistan experience highly desirable; • Experience carrying-out and providing legal advice in regard to electoral processes; • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Preferred Attributes: Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations; • Client Orientation – Ability to identify and analyze clients’ needs and provide appropriate solutions to meet business requirements; • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style; • Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and ability to coordinate the work of others, work to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; • Ability to coach, monitor and develop staff. To Apply: You must go to http://www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).
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