Job Summary
The new Victim Support Officer position will provide increased support to maximize the quality, impact and reach to all eight AAPTIP sub-programs
Job Description
The Australia-Asia Program to Combat Trafficking in Persons (AAPTIP) is a five-year (2013-2018) AU$50 million initiative of the Australian Government that aims to reduce the incentives and opportunities for trafficking of persons in the Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN) region.
AAPTIP builds on Australia’s long-term support for programs to strengthen the criminal justice response to human trafficking in Asia. These programs include the Asia Regional Cooperation to Prevent People Trafficking (ARCPPT; 2003-2006), and the Asia Regional Trafficking in Persons (ARTIP; 2006-2013) project.
AAPTIP focuses on the prosecution pillar of anti-trafficking at the national and regional level. Support will be provided to the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), and partner countries Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
AAPTIP will strengthen the criminal justice response to trafficking by: enhancing regional and national investigative and judicial cooperation on trafficking cases; strengthening legislative frameworks; providing adequate support for victim-witnesses; and expanding the evidence base for policy development and decision-making.
Summary of Role
The new Victim Support Officer position will provide increased support to maximize the quality, impact and reach to all eight AAPTIP sub-programs (national and regional) through assisting the Regional Victim Support Adviser (RVSA) and program team. In particular, the Victim Support Officer will help the RVSA to follow up with the AAPTIP country offices on work plan implementation, especially in Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, where AAPTIP has either victim support specific projects, or it will work with NGOs/partners to implement victim support related activities.
A copy of the Terms of Reference and Selection Criteria for this position can be found by clicking on the link: Terms of Reference
Duration
1 year with possible extension for another year.
How to Apply
Submit an online application that address the Core Competencies and a current CV. Please also provide two professional referees.
Cardno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Child Protection in all fields. Successful applicants may be required to provide a police clearance certificate.
Closing date for applications is 27 March 2016
Cardno has a 40-year history of working in partnership with developing countries to deliver solutions for sustainable development. Through the expertise of professionals operating in more than 100 countries, we investigate the causes of poverty and focus on improving the physical, economic and social infrastructure that sustains communities.
