Peru Country Director

The International Division of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Country Director in Peru. The Country Director will be based in Lima and manage an anticipated three-year criminal justice training program to be funded by the U.S. Department of State.  

The program will assist justice sector institutions to implement their new criminal procedures code. The program will work with the Judiciary, Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, Public Ministry, National Police, law schools and bar associations and Magistrates Academy through a training-of-trainers approach. 

Competitive candidates will have:

• 10 or more years of experience working on criminal code reform/transition to accusatory systems in Latin America.
• Prior experience providing direct technical assistance and training to institutional counterparts, including the development of professional training and skills-building programs such as: oral advocacy seminars, mock investigations and trials, and orientation visits.
• In-depth understanding of needs assessment processes, work planning, implementation scheduling, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
• Diplomatic demeanor; problem-solving skills; creativity; and flexibility needed to perform effectively with clients and counterparts in a collaborative work environment.
• An advanced degree in law or other relevant field.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

About Us: Founded 40 years ago by the leadership of the U.S. courts to deliver on the promise of Equal Justice Under Law, NCSC is a unique non-profit organization providing technical assistance, training, and technology to advance justice in the 50 U.S. states and around the world. We partner with donor agencies, host-country governments, and non-governmental organizations to enhance systems, empower communities, and engage citizens to improve the quality and efficiency of justice services.

Apply Now: Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs and expressions of interest through NCSC’s Consultant Registry, entering code CDPERU in the Job Posting. For future opportunities with NCSC, applicants are encouraged to create consultant profiles in our online registry. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Due to the volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.