Job Description
ILSTA is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Program officer, to be located in Vientiane/Lao PDR
The incumbent will :
- Prepare legal teaching and training material, in particular in the area of international public law and criminal law;
- Carry out trainings to government officials and officials of the judiciary in the Lao PDR and in the Mekong region;
- Undertake basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, or other material; identifies important issues, similarities, and inconsistencies, etc,
- Prepare or assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports, legislative texts and commentaries on those texts, as assist in other tasks as required, etc;
Requirements and profile:
- Proven experience in teaching law, knowledge of, and ability to apply, legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal documents.
- Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues.
- Knowledge of the civil law and/or common law legal systems and principles. Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely.
- The ability to work in a development country, ability to work under pressure; Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given.
- Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; working experience in Southeast Asia is an asset.
Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
- Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
- supports and acts in accordance with final decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Communication:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or PHD) in international law or other relevant field of law is required.
ILSTA offers a friendly working environment and competitive benefits package.
Please apply by sending a motivation letter and curriculum vitae to: contact@ilsta.org
About the Organization
ILSTA in an important implementing agency in development cooperation and supports and trains lawyers, judges, prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in the Lao PDR and Mekong region.
