Employment

Rule of law work aims at enhancing the administration of justice by training of judges, prosecutors and lawyers, as well as police and correctional officers.

It involves monitoring the functioning of the legal system and encouraging improvements in the administration of justice by suggesting systemic changes to the legal and judicial systems and by undertaking legal reform and legislative review projects. The goal is to bring domestic laws into line with OSCE commitments and other recognized international standards.

Requirements

• University degree in law or significant work experience in criminal justice and/or law enforcement (the latter required for police and corrections officer training);
• Experience in the practice of law, e.g. judges, prosecutors, lawyers;
• Knowledge of courtroom proceedings and criminal law and procedure;
• Knowledge of international legal procedure standards and instruments;
• Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the regional political situation and the legal system of the mission area.