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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.

Specific Duties

The activities that the Victim Support Officer will undertake are:

>  Assist the RVSA and Regional Prosecutorial Adviser (RPA) with the implementation of the Victim Witness Coordinator pilots in the Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand;

>  Assist the RVSA with reviewing and/or drafting various documents, such as guidelines on victim identification and support, handbooks, training materials, case studies and other documents as needed;

>  Provide logistical and other support in planning, organizing and delivering (regional) meetings and workshops;

>  Assist the RVSA to follow-up with partner IOs/NGOs that will be receiving funding to provide victim support activities and monitor their activities;

>  Assist the broader AAPTIP program in terms of research related and other regional activities; and

>  Other duties as set by the RVSA.

Core Competence Required

>  At least three years’ experience in victim assistance and protection;

>  Sound analytical, problem solving and written communication skills;

>  Demonstrated organisational skills;

>  Demonstrated experience in working independently and effectively in cross-cultural environments;

>  Excellent communication skills and a participatory approach;

>  Understanding and appreciation of gender and human rights issues; and

>  Demonstrated skills in IT, including formatting word and excel documents.

Qualifications

>  University degree in law, international relations, or related field; and

>  Excellent written and oral English proficiency is crucial.

Duration

1 year with possible extension for another year.

How to Apply

Click here to apply for this position please submit applications 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 19 March 2016