Description
IREX is looking for expert consultants to provide short-term technical assistance to introduce or strengthen anti-trafficking legislation in sub-Saharan Africa. Technical assistance may take place in-country or remotely depending on country needs.
Position: Short-Term Technical Consultants – Trafficking in Persons Legal Assistance Program (TIP-LAP)
Location: Mozambique/Togo/Rwanda/Madagascar/Mauritius [with possibility of remote work]
Reports To: Tara Rucker, Program Officer
Division: Democracy, Governance, and Media
About IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 125 countries.
Summary of Opportunity
IREX is looking for expert consultants to provide short-term technical assistance to strengthen the anti-trafficking legal framework in select sub-Saharan Africa countries. Technical assistance may include discrete assignments lasting from a few days to a few weeks and/or the provision of periodic assistance over the course of several months. Illustrative assignments could include legal assessments, representing IREX at meetings with government officials, and technical assistance to draft/amend anti-trafficking legislation. Depending on country needs, technical assistance may take place in-country or remotely.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Position: Short-Term Technical Consultants – Trafficking in Persons Legal Assistance Program (TIP-LAP)
Location: Mozambique/Togo/Rwanda/Madagascar/Mauritius [with possibility of remote work]
Reports To: Tara Rucker, Program Officer
Division: Democracy, Governance, and Media
About IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 125 countries.
Summary of Opportunity
IREX is looking for expert consultants to provide short-term technical assistance to strengthen the anti-trafficking legal framework in select sub-Saharan Africa countries. Technical assistance may include discrete assignments lasting from a few days to a few weeks and/or the provision of periodic assistance over the course of several months. Illustrative assignments could include legal assessments, representing IREX at meetings with government officials, and technical assistance to draft/amend anti-trafficking legislation. Depending on country needs, technical assistance may take place in-country or remotely.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree (preferably J.D.) with 5-7 years’ experience in legislative drafting/reform
- Strong knowledge of TIP and international human rights legislation
- Previous experience or understanding of the human trafficking environment in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills to work effectively with government officials and local NGOs
- For work in Mozambique, fluency in spoken and written Portuguese
- For work in Togo and Madagascar, fluency in spoken and written French
- Previous experience in Mozambique/Togo/Rwanda/Madagascar/Mauritius preferred
Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
Applications will be considered as they are received. Applications will be accepted until the closing date, unless the position is filled earlier.