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Job Title: PRT Senior Rule of Law Advisor
Department: Department Of State
Agency: Department Of State
Sub Agency: Civil Service Personnel-Civil Srvc and Iraq Jobs
Job Announcement Number: PASO-2010-0007
SALARY RANGE:
$105,211.00 - $155,500.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, September 27, 2010 to Tuesday, October 12, 2010
SERIES & GRADE:
AD-0301-IV/IV
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Temporary Excepted Appointment NTE 13 Months
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
IV
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC/TDY to Afghanistan
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Open to all U.S. citizens.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must be able to obtain an ethics clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
Medical clearance is required.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC/TDY to Afghanistan
Work at the provincial level to minimize corruption in the legal system and other governmental institutions. Major sources of corruption are in business licensing (the more permits required, the more bribes must be paid); government procurement; law enforcement (police soliciting bribes to avoid petty arrests); and the judiciary (from "facilitation" payments to court clerks to full scale bribery of judges). Corruption is an intractable issue, requiring Senior RoL Advisors to be creative and resourceful in finding solutions and establishing effective methods of measuring success in this area.
Advise and assist in the development of judicial independence, helping to create a judiciary that is a truly co-equal and independent branch of government. Many current judges have great difficulty adapting to this concept. Senior RoL Advisors must address such issues through mentoring, coaching, and training initiatives.
Work to establish strong, non-politicized, province-wide professional legal associations, with the ultimate objective of linking them as chapters to an Afghan National Bar Association. Particularly important is the establishment of associations (or sections of associations) devoted to developing the skills of young lawyers, young prosecutors, and young judges.
Establish liaison and coordinate with elected and appointed community leaders and other stakeholders in their province to better understand local rule of law needs, capabilities, and capacities, and to build the relationships necessary to effectively promote rule of law initiatives.
Regularly plan and conduct assessments/reviews of existing programs and institutions as a predicate to the development and implementation of new initiatives and projects. This is done in both the criminal and civil arenas and is designed to enhance the capacity of the provincial government, including but not limited to its law enforcement and judicial systems, to deliver justice to the population.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
The incumbent must possess:
Juris Doctor Degree or a foreign equivalent, and at least seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the legal field. Alternatively, a degree in public administration, court administration, criminal justice, international relations, or other rule of law-related discipline, with at least seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in that field;
Ability to advise, coach, mentor, and train provincial officials in developing and implementing rule of law initiatives;
Willingness and ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, stressful, high-threat environment;
Preferred skills:
Experience developing and implementing rule of law initiatives in conflict and post-conflict environments; international or domestic legal/justice reform programs; capacity building (or large-scale institution building) programs in international law; or similar experience.
Completion of studies in comparative law, jurisprudence, or Islamic law. Familiarity with Afghan history, culture, institutions, and structures. Farsi, Dari, or Pashtu language capability desirable.
Military or other (Peace Corps, UN, NGO, USAID) experience in planning and coordinating foreign assistance operations. Experience coordinating activities within a USG interagency context.
SECURITY
All candidates for employment must obtain a minimum of a Top Secret
security clearance from the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). Even
if the candidate has previously held a government security clearance
or still holds one, the candidate must complete a Questionnaire for
National Security Positions (SF-86), a credit/consumer report
release form, and two sets of fingerprint cards for adjudication by
the Diplomatic Security Service. Full disclosure and candor is
imperative when completing this paperwork.
ETHICS
Employees must receive an ethics clearance, which may require
completing and executing the Executive Branch Public Financial
Disclosure Form (SF-278). Ethics clearances are required to help
ensure that employees do not violate, or participate in any actions
creating the appearance that they are violating the law or standards
governing ethical conduct for employees of the Executive Branch.
Employees should read the Department of State's "Ethics Guidance for
Prospective Employees Who Are Not Special Government Employees."
If a SF-278 form is required as part of your application, a
Termination Financial Disclosure Report must be completed upon your
departure from ASO. The Federal ethics and conflict of interest
laws and regulations are important tools intended to foster public
confidence in government.
BENEFITS:
For additional information on DOS benefits click here.
OTHER INFORMATION:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.
SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Employee Relations, Work/Life Programs, at (202) 261-8180. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The Department of State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, or any other non-merit factors.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
All required documents listed below must be submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement, which is 11:59 p.m. eastern time.
If claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy # 4). If claiming 10 point preference, you also must submit an SF-15 (Application for 10 point Veteran Preference) and any other documentation required by that form.For further information regarding Veterans click here
If you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit, which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
ICTAP Considerations
CTAP Considerations
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
ASO Recruitment
Phone: 202-776-8838
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: asojobs@state.gov Agency Information:
Civil Service Personnel-Civil Srvc and Iraq Jobs
Pakistan & Afghanistan Support Office
Washington, DC 20520
Fax: 000-000-0000
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For further details and apply online visit : http://careers.state.gov/ap-jobs/employment.html
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