Justice Delivery Advisor – Access to Security and Justice Programme

Job Description

Scope of the Programme:

The Access to Security and Justice Programme (ASJP) is a DFID programme to support the Government of Sierra Leone to implement its Justice Sector Reform Strategy and Implementation Plan 2011-2013 (JSRSIP II) and other, relevant policy commitments to improving access to security and justice for the people of Sierra Leone. The programme works with government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), civil society and others.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Justice Delivery Adviser, based in Freetown to implement programme objectives in relation to local justice (through Local Courts, paralegal and mediation services and the Chiefdom structures) and to support the national government ministries, departments and agencies to fulfil their mandates with regard to security and justice.

ASJP works in eight focal districts and in Freetown. We prioritise people living in marginalised, rural and remote communities and we emphasise security and justice for women and girls. The post-holder will travel frequently to our focal districts.

Main responsibilities:

1. Work with MDAs, civil society and others towards the implementation of the Local Courts Act 2011
2. Support the capacity of Chiefs, civil society and relevant MDAs to deliver justice at the local level
3. Support the capacity of relevant MDAs to fulfil their mandate with respect to security and justice, with a particular emphasis on criminal case management.

Person specification:

• Qualification in law (preferably a barrister or solicitor)
• Over five years’, recent experience in the justice sector or working directly on human rights issues;
• Demonstrable knowledge of the justice sector in Sierra Leone, including knowledge of key government and civil society actors;
• Experience in working with MDAs of the Government of Sierra Leone at senior levels;
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to produce large amounts of quality written work to short deadlines
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to operate with political and contextual sensitivity
• Understanding of the gender implications of the work
• Ability to provide advice as appropriate, whilst maintaining a low-key and professional style.
• Ability to travel to ASJP focus districts.

About the Organization

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For over 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.