Vacancy at TLS (SAJEA Project)

Deputy Director Position

For the Program Support Office of the Strengthening Access to Justice in Eastern Africa (SAJEA) Program
Background:
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and the law societies of East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) are implementing phase 1 a CIDA funded program: Strengthening Access to Justice in Eastern Africa Program (SAJEA). The SAJEA Program brings together key legal sector stakeholders, including judges, government and civil society organizations to work together collaboratively to advance access to justice nationally and regionally.
The CBA has established a Program Support Office (PSO) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania hosted by the Tanganyika Law Society. The PSO provides ongoing technical assistance to the National Working Groups (NWGs), comprised of key stakeholders in each country, and the Regional Advisory Group (RAG) established under the Program to facilitate and support the collaboration and coordination of key stakeholders in legal reform initiatives under this Program. This includes supporting the stakeholders in the implementation of their work plans for the program and institutional capacity development, sharing best practices on access to justice initiatives from the programming countries, Canada and internationally, and assisting with program reporting and monitoring. The PSO will facilitate the linkages among the Canadian Advisory Committee, the RAG and NWGs; with the sector-wide legal reform programmes; with other development partners; and, legal development projects. Additionally, the PSO will provide limited secretariat support for the RAG and NWGs to assist with the organization of meetings, trainings, activities. Please see www.cba.org/SAJEA/ for more information on the Program.
Responsibilities:
The Deputy Director will be employed under the auspices of the Tanganyika Law Society and will work closely with and report to the SAJEA Regional Director (Canadian lawyer) to:
• support and work with the NWGs, RAG and Program partners
• Attend meetings of the NWGs and RAG and provide substantive and logistical support as required
• Assist the NWGs in the development, coordination and implementation of their initiatives, and substantive issues
• Assist in the implementation of program activities: forums, trainings, workshops, etc. as necessary
• Monitor legislation and law reform initiatives in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
• Share substantive knowledge of legal reform and access to justice
• Develop and maintain effective contacts within key legal sector institutions and stakeholders
• Provide logistical support to visiting Canadian technical resource personnel
• Assist in the preparation of reports
• Assist in the preparation of communication materials to the stakeholders, CIDA, public
• Assist with monitoring outcome of Program activities, initiatives and advise on follow-up responses
• Assist the Regional Director in any other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Education Requirements
• LLB or JD degree from an accredited university
Minimum Experience Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in public or private sector legal practice, or related experience, in Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda
• Experience working with legal sector institutions, including civil society organizations
• Research and policy experience
Desirable Experience Requirements
• Experience with legal sector reform
• Experience working and effecting change in an institutional context
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in access to justice issues
• Experience with donor-funded programs, program management and budget oversight
• Experience in government or NGO advocacy
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Knowledge of government legislative and policy-making processes
• Strong knowledge of the East Africa region required
• Professional level oral and written English communication skills required.
• Knowledge of local languages an advantage
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Diplomacy, tact, political acumen
• Ability to work with and represent the Program with national partners at the highest levels
• Understanding of personal computers and related software applications, in particular e-mail, word processing, database and spreadsheet software (MS Office)
• Ability to articulate the Program’s vision
• Creativity, innovativeness and flexibility
• Cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work under pressure as circumstances dictate
 Availability for weekend meetings and flexible hours as necessary
• Ability to travel to the programming countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda).
The Deputy Director will be based out of the PSO, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This position is a one year contract with possibility of extension subject to funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Please send cover letter, detailed cv, writing sample and references to:

Strengthening Access to Justice in Eastern Africa (SAJEA)
Program Support Office (PSO)
c/o Tanganyika Law Society Plot 299 Ada Estate,P.O. Box 2148, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: (255 22) 266 4254 Fax: (255 22) 266 4253
E-mail: sajeapso@gmail.comAttention: Ms Jennifer Khor, Regional Director
Preference is for applications to be sent by e-mail. Applications MUST be RECEIVED by April 22, 2010, 5:00 pm.