Program Associate, Sudan Project ICTJ

Title: Program Associate, Sudan Project

Reports to: Senior Associate and Country Coordinator

Contract Duration: 15 months

Location: Khartoum, Sudan

ICTJ works to help societies in transition address legacies of massive human rights violations and build civic trust in state institutions as protectors of human rights. In the aftermath of mass atrocity and repression, we assist institutions and civil society groups—the people who are driving and shaping change in their societies—in considering measures to provide truth, accountability, and redress for past abuses. We do this by providing technical expertise and knowledge of relevant comparative experiences in transitional justice from across the globe.

ICTJ’s Sudan project is sponsored by the EC and carried out in partnership with Sudanese Human Rights Monitor (Al Marsad) and in association with the Khatim Adlan Center for Enlightenment and Human Development (KACE) and the Ajaweed Organization for Peace and Reconciliation (AOPR) in El Fashir, Darfur. The project seeks to further civil society’s long-term efforts to promote justice and accountability in Sudan, leading to actionable strategies to deal with past abuses. In a context fraught with ongoing conflict and limited scope for political action, the project will engage primarily with civil society actors in Darfur, Blue Nile, South Kordofan, and Khartoum.

The Program Associate provides substantive and limited administrative support to the program of work (“Sudan project”), under the direction of the Country Coordinator; she/he is also responsive to the needs of grant and financial management, in coordination with Brussels, New York and the Project Finance and Administration Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Program

a. Actively participate in the design and implementation of an overall Sudan program strategy.

b. Work closely with national civil society, supporting capacity building opportunities and jointly sponsoring events as appropriate.

c. Assist the country coordinator to carry out trainings, workshops, and other meetings in Sudan and abroad on TJ issues. These include:

i. one training workshop on documentation for Darfur activists.

ii. three Transitional Justice Essentials Courses in three locations: Khartoum, El Fasher and Geneina.

iii. three, two-day awareness-raising events in remote areas of Darfur.

iv. two, one-day consultations for 40 civil society leaders and policymakers

v. two organizational development participatory training and strategic planning workshops for Darfur Working Group on TJ

vi. two technical consultations with governmental and non-governmental actors at national and state level (Darfur and conflict areas) on issues of peacebuilding, reconciliation and justice

vii. twoconsultationswith victims’ families to formalize their articulation of demands for justice and accountability.

d. At the request of ICTJ, represent ICTJ in conferences and other events in country and abroad as required, when relevant to the objectives of the Sudan project.

e. Regularly participate in conducting field research in Sudan and produce or assist in the production of reports, briefing papers, website updates, advocacy documents, and other outputs, including five bilingual opinion pieces on post-conflict justice, as stipulated in the annual country program. These would make available information on the state of transitional justice in Sudan to a range of domestic and international audiences.

f. Assist the country coordinator in producing briefs and situation reports on the relevant political and security developments in Sudan; the program's main activities, achievements, personnel matters and movement; and important networking and advocacy meetings.

g. Maintain regular contact with the European Union Delegation in Sudan in coordination with the Country Coordinator and ICTJ Program Manager based in Brussels, Belgium as required.

II. Communications

a. Collaborate with the Communications Unit in coordination with the country coordinator to create and maintain a communications strategy for the program.

b. Ensure that ICTJ meets regularly with key partners in Khartoum, including national civil society, key government interlocutors, and international partners (UN, AU, EU, etc.)

c. Ensure the application of EU visibility and communication guidelines.

III. Networking

a. Keep partners informed of ICTJ's activities, seeking their input and feedback, and keeping ICTJ abreast of their TJ interests and priorities.

b. Assist the country coordinator to locate context-appropriate transitional justice in the heart of national debates on post conflict issues, justice and peace building.

IV. Administrative / financial responsibilities

a. Responsibility for all logistical and organizational aspects of activities implemented under the project and provide support to partners to ensure smooth implementation of joint activities

b. Collaborate with project finance and administration officer and ICTJ Brussels to maintain and provide all necessary information for financial reporting and documentation.

c. Provide to the Project Finance and Administration Officer receipts and expense reports monthly and by the 5th business day of the following month.

d. Ensure that all activities are within the scope of grant agreements, are in compliance with donor rules, and are timely and effectively implemented.

e. Assist the country coordinator in maintaining regular communications and updates on program administrative matters with ICTJ Brussels and relevant ICTJ departments

f. Coordinate with the Project Finance and Administration Officer and the Office of General Counsel on operational and legal matters pertaining to the project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in law, international relations, development or relevant field.

Experience: Minimum of three years of substantive and technical experience in program administration, preferably in human rights or related field; prior knowledge of transitional justice.

Related Skills or Knowledge: Fluent in both Arabic and English, verbal and written communication skills. Good understanding of Sudan politics and conflicts. Good connections and knowledge with civil society in different parts of the country. Experience and knowledge of working with human rights or similar organizations. Strong time-management experience. Experience with implementing European Commission grants a plus. Advocacy and speaking experience, strong writing skills. A team player committed to the overall objectives of the ICTJ. Proficiency in MS Office Applications.

OTHER:

This is a 15 months consultancy contract. APPLICANT MUST BE A SUDANESE NATIONAL.

CONTACT:

Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to jobs@ictj.org Deadline to apply is 21 November 2011. Please include the job title “Program Associate, Sudan Project” in the subject line of the email. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please, no telephone calls/faxes.

The ICTJ is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and internationally representative staff. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.