Legal Empowerment and Paralegal Networks Expert, Guinea (Consultant)

Description

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 50 countries around the world.  ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

SUMMARY

ABA ROLI is recruiting a Legal Empowerment and Paralegal Networks Expert for a program in Guinea that will support the efforts of civil society organizations (CSOs) to protect the rights of detainees and prisoners. ABA ROLI is looking for a French-speaking consultant with expertise in using paralegal networks to provide legal services to disadvantaged groups. The consultant will assist a CSO to establish and manage a paralegal network, ensuring the CSO is able to incorporate best practices and lessons-learned from other contexts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts 3-4 week mission to Guinea to participate in design of paralegal network, including the development of training materials for paralegals, case-management tools, and systems for oversight and support of paralegals.
• Once the paralegal network is established, potential for further 2-3 week missions to Guinea to provide supplemental training and mentoring. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing and implementing paralegal programs to improve access to justice;
• Experience working with, and strengthening, civil society partners;
• Experience working on pre-trial detention and prison rights issues desirable;
• Fluency in written and spoken French required; fluent English highly desirable.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.