Chemonics seeks a candidate for the position of Court Liaison Officer for the USAID-funded Kosovo Justice Activity.
Tasks and Activities
- Maintain communications with Justice Activity courts to report on progress in implementing goals, organize events, and arrange meetings for expatriate consultants with local organizations and officials, as needed.
- Assist and monitor development, advising the Court Improvement Teams to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery by Kosovo courts and their interaction with citizens.
- Attend, participate in, and/or report on formal and informal meetings with counterparts, including court presidents, judges, court personnel, and related groups, and project partners.
- Conduct research under tasks in the Work Plan as delegated by the Court Performance Specialist, prepare selected reports, and make recommendations for implementation.
- Support the preparation of operations and procedure resources for court personnel, as needed, and assist with written legal translation between English and Albanian and/or Serbian.
- Liaise with other USAID/Kosovo projects to avoid duplicity and utilize potential resources for project communications.
- Assist project work planning, reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and MEL data collection.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law, or related field
- Two (2) years of professional work experience; justice sector work is preferred
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and independently
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Written and spoken English and Albanian and/or Serbian
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Please send electronic applications, including ONLY a cover letter and CV to: eluzha@justiceactivity-ks.org no later than November 5th, 2021. Please write “Court Liaison Officer” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, meaning positions may be filled prior to the closing date. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.