ABA ROLI is seeking a staff attorney to manage and implement projects in Ukraine on combating child trafficking, cyber crime and work with the defense bar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with government institutions, expert committees, international organizations and NGO partners to develop criminal justice and law enforcement reform initiatives, provide technical assistance, expert analysis and coordination to relevant partners.
• Organize and represent the project in Working Group meetings, roundtables, seminars, conferences and related activities in support of program initiatives.
• Liaise and promote information exchange and program cooperation with donors, government institutions, counterparts, national and international organizations, and partners on criminal justice and law enforcement reform issues.
• Prepare legal and statistical analysis, research, narrative reports, work plans, and memos, as required.
• Develop training curriculum, manuals, guidebooks and training programs for the purpose of improving organizational skill and effectiveness of defense advocates and Ministry of Interior investigators.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from a Ukrainian law school – L.L.M. or Ph.D. from a Western University is a plus;
• Professional legal experience of at least 3 years;
• Prior experience working in criminal law and / or law enforcement agency helpful, such as the Ministry of Interior or General Prosecutor’s Office;
• Previous work with an international organization or NGO preferred;
• Professional fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Strong ability to simultaneously manage several projects under pressure, including administrative and financial responsibilities.

Qualified candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter and list of references in English by fax or e-mail by September 10th, 2010 to: [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (44) 459-0157.