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GRANTS SPECIALIST - Bangladesh Justice for All Program (Bangladeshi Applicants Only)

The National Center for State Courts is inviting applications from qualified candidates with a proven commitment to the rule of law and access to justice for the position of Grants Specialist under the “Justice for All” Program in Bangladesh funded by USAID. The “Justice for All” Program is a five-year program that seeks to improve the delivery of legal aid services, increase judicial self-governance, and increase citizen awareness of legal rights and responsibilities.

Position Summary

The position reports to the Grants Manager. The position is Dhaka-based with frequent travel within Bangladesh. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist in managing and monitoring dynamic sub-grants portfolio working with non-governmental organizations and professional associations in Dhaka and in target districts throughout Bangladesh to facilitate legal aid services and legal awareness.
Participate in the evaluation and selection of partner NGO applications.
Assist in delivering inception training and specialized capacity building for program sub-grantees.
Assist in facilitating best practice and continuous learning exchanges among program sub-grantees.
Ensure that technical and financial reports are submitted on time and are accurate.
Maintain grants-related electronic and hard copy files.

Qualifications

University degree in financial or grants management, accounting, or related field.
At least three years as Grants/Sub-Grants Assistant or at least one year as Grants/Sub-Grants Specialist/Officer or similar position working on development assistance projects in Bangladesh.
Knowledge of and experience working under USAID regulations on grants and subcontract management and compliance requirements (FAR and ADS) preferred.
Understanding of grant-making processes and procedures from inception to close-out
Strong organizational skills, rigorous attention to detail, and problem solving abilities needed to perform effectively in a demanding position.
Ability to work under pressure with a variety of stakeholders and participate in training delivery.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Bangla composing skills, etc.).
Excellent spoken and written English and Bangla.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in English by email to jobs@ncsc-bd.org with “Grants Specialist” in the subject heading. Applications must be submitted no later than 17:00 on 30 May 2013. Applications must include (1) a detailed CV with all previous employment history, (2) a cover letter, and (3) the completed Professional History Form with contact information, salary history, and at least two professional references. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Attempts to influence the hiring process will result in automatic disqualifications. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

LEGAL ASSISTANT - Bangladesh Justice for All Program (Bangladeshi Applicants Only)

The National Center for State Courts is inviting applications from qualified candidates with a proven commitment to the rule of law and access to justice for the position of Legal Assistant under the “Justice for All” Program in Bangladesh funded by USAID. The “Justice for All” Program is a five-year program that seeks to improve the delivery of legal aid services, increase judicial self-governance, and increase citizen awareness of legal rights and responsibilities.

Position Summary

The position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party. The position is Dhaka-based with frequent travel within Bangladesh. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist program implementation under the “Justice for All” Program’s activities to improve the delivery of legal aid services to the public and increase the self-governance of the judiciary to better serve the public.
Serve as legal researcher and analyst for project activities, as assigned, and prepare research summaries, overviews of laws, and other memoranda and correspondence on relevant legal matters.
Assist the Justice for All’s Legal Team in the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities to strengthen the delivery of legal aid and judicial services.
Assist in the planning of training, workshops, meetings, and other activities under Objectives 1 (Legal Aid) and 2 (Judicial Reform) of the Program.
Work with relevant counterparts, committees, and working groups to implement program activities in accordance with the work plan, implementation schedule, and performance monitoring plan.
Attend, participate in, and/or report on formal and informal meetings with counterparts, including, but not limited to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, the National Legal Aid Services Organization, District Legal Aid Committees, the Supreme Court, and the Bangladeshi Women Judges Association.

Qualifications

University degree in law.
At least one year of experience as Legal Intern/Assistant, preferably working on legal or judicial strengthening projects in Bangladesh.
Knowledge of organizational and procedural laws regulating the Bangladeshi judiciary and government legal aid services.
Prior experience working with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and/or the Bangladeshi judiciary preferred.
Strong research background and demonstrated experience preparing legal documents, memoranda, and reports.
Strong organizational skills, rigorous attention to detail, and problem solving abilities needed to perform effectively in a demanding position.
Demonstrated interest in judicial reform, access to justice, and legal aid services for the poor.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to achieve complex results under strict deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Bangla composing skills, internet navigation, etc.).
Excellent spoken and written English and Bangla.

The position is an entry level position. Recent graduates with only internship experience are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in English by email to jobs@ncsc-bd.org with “Legal Assistant” in the subject heading. Applications must be submitted no later than 17:00 on 30 May 2012. Applications must include (1) a detailed CV with all previous employment history, (2) a cover letter, (3) the completed Professional History Form with contact information, salary history, and at least two professional references, and (4) a writing sample, in English, not to exceed five pages. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Attempts to influence the hiring process will result in automatic disqualifications. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

JUDICIAL REFORM EXPERTS

The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Judicial Reform Experts for anticipated Rule of Law programs around the world.

Programs are anticipated in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Central and South Asia. Job opportunities are contingent upon program funding.

Qualified applicants will have:

Demonstrated experience serving on donor-funded Rule of Law and court modernization programs.
An advanced degree (JD, PhD, LLM, MA/MS) in relevant fields such as Law, Public Administration, International Relations, or Political Science.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with host-country counterparts, client funding agencies and international partners. Experience with U.S. government donor agencies strongly preferred.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility needed to perform effectively with limited resources and time constraints.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English as well as fluency in an additional language, such as French, Spanish, Russian and Arabic are highly desired.

NCSC is a leading provider of technical assistance, training, and technology to strengthen justice systems in the U.S. and around the world. NCSC was founded in 1971 by the leadership of the U.S. courts to advance standards for the effective administration of justice across the U.S. In partnership with international institutions, donor agencies, and host country counterparts, NCSC offers its experience to strengthen the Rule of Law in transitioning democracies around the world.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and current curricula vitae through NCSC's Consultant Registry, entering code GJRE2011 in the Job Posting on Step 4. If you have trouble, e-mail us here.

COURT ADMINISTRATION ADVISORS

The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Court Administration Advisors for anticipated Rule of Law programs around the world.

Programs are anticipated in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Central and South Asia. Job opportunities are contingent upon program funding.

Qualified applicants will have:

Relevant education, training, and professional experience in court administration.
Demonstrated international experience working on court administration reform projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English as well as fluency in an additional language, such as French, Spanish, Russian and Arabic are highly desired.
Problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility needed to perform effectively with limited resources and time constraints.

Program Job opportunities are contingent upon program funding. Due to the volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and current curricula vitae through NCSC's Consultant Registry, entering code GCAA2011 in the Job Posting on Step 4. If you have trouble, e-mail us here.