ThaiNGO

Duration: Full-time (1  year contract - paid)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Reports to: AAPTIP Regional Prosecutorial Adviser (RPA)     

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 Prosecutorial Assistant will ensure that the Prosecutorial program of AAPTIP has the support required to maximize its quality, impact and reach to all program countries through assisting the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser (RPA) and program team. The Prosecutorial Assistant will help the RPA to organise, conduct and monitor training courses, draft training reports and update all materials. The Prosecutorial Assistant will assist the RPA in conducting legal research and collecting information regarding the prosecution of Trafficking in Persons cases. He/she will also help the team and counterparts organise any regional meetings and trainings as required.

Specific Duties

The activities that the Prosecutorial Assistant will undertake are:

> Assist the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser in conducting research into various national legal structures, focusing on anti-trafficking statutes and analogous criminal laws pertinent to the criminal justice response to trafficking in countries participating in or associated with AAPTIP;

> Assist the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser in collecting  and analysing  rules of criminal procedure and local trial practices in participating countries;

> Assist the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser in identifying and summarizing relevant bilateral, multilateral and regional treaties and MOU’s, focusing specifically on international instruments pertinent to the criminal justice response to transnational crimes;

> Provide input, suggestions and recommendations as requested to the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser to assist in tailoring training materials  to reflect the custom and practices of participating countries;

> Assist the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser in compiling and drafting background information, training materials, case studies and other texts for  delivery of  course curriculum to participating countries;

> Provide as needed logistical and other support in scheduling, organizing and delivering workshops, conferences and training courses for judges and prosecutors;

> Update and prepare the materials for the courses delivered under the Prosecutorial  program;

> Draft the training and activity reports as requested by the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser;

> Prepare well written and carefully researched reports, memoranda and drafts as requested by the Regional Prosecutorial Adviser;

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

> Other duties as set by the RPA.

Core Competence Required

> Understanding of trafficking and the criminal justice system;

> Sound research, analytical and written communication skills;

> Demonstrated organisational skills;

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

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

> Excellent communication skills and a participatory approach; and

> Understanding and appreciation of gender and human rights issues.

Qualifications

> University degree in law; and

> Excellent written and oral English proficiency is crucial.

Position Status 

This position is a locally engaged position.

How to Apply

Follow this link http://www.cardno.com/en-au/Careers/Pages/2300218.aspx to apply for this position please submit applications that address the Core Competencies and a current CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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 20 March 2016.