Law and Justice Adviser

•  AusAID

•  Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

•  24 month contract with potential for extension

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Government of Papua New Guinea are seeking a Law and Justice Adviser. The successful person will have expertise in the law and justice sector and extensive experience at senior management levels.

The PNG-Australia Law and Justice Adviser will provide advice and strategic guidance on law and justice issues to the Australian and PNG Governments, including the management and implementation of the PNG-Australia Law and Justice Program (PALJP).

PNG is one of Australia’s most important bilateral aid partners. Australia has a strong commitment to supporting Papua New Guinea’s law and justice sector, with assistance of over A$40 million annually. The PNG-Australia Law and Justice Partnership, with a budget of A$30 million annually, supports the PNG Government’s long-term vision of a just, safe and secure society for Papua New Guineans. Objectives include improving functioning of the formal law and justice system, including its links to informal and traditional justice systems, improving sector coordination and resource use, and increasing the focus on crime prevention and restorative justice.

Working with AusAID in PNG is challenging and rewarding with the satisfaction of working alongside PNG partners to achieve development goals. PNG is a diverse and exciting country, providing opportunities for recreation, travel and cultural experiences.

Coffey International Development is coordinating the procurement of this position on behalf of AusAID. Detailed Terms of Reference and essential application procedures for this challenging role are available at www.coffey.com clicking on the Careers page or from Kylie Green at kylie_green@coffey.com quoting the job-reference number COFF-1542. Enquiries can be directed to Trish Sawford at trisha_sawford@coffey.com or on +61 8 8418 1500.

Applications close 5:00pm (ACT) Sunday 12 December 2010

The Associateship offer

• The term: 1 to 4 years
• The firm will provide accommodation and meals during working hours as well as a stipend covering day-to-day expenses.
• Assignments: interacting with our firm’s clients from their home country / region and assist our firm in all efforts and transactions in that geographic area. Such a position could involve substantial work concerning the home country / region as well as travel.

Qualifying criteria

• Legal and management professionals with 1-2 years experience
• Language Skills: Must be fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking); Additional linguistic abilities will be favourably considered.
• Open minded, self-dependant and highly motivated

How to Apply

• Prepare the following documents in English and send them to intellect@lawindia.com

1) Your resume including the following information
Availability dates/ Education/ Employment history/ English skills/ Legal interest

2) A covering letter frankly explaining why you would like to work with us and how you expect to benefit.

Firm Profile

Surana & Surana International Attorneys provides legal, consulting and financial services to domestic and international companies.
SSIA is ranked among the top 10 law firms in India and is the largest in South India. It has been providing services in over 45 cities and towns in India and serving clients across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.
SSIA has more than 50 professionals, including attorneys, accountants, company secretaries, engineers and management professionals.

Please feel free to contact us, if you need any further information.