The United Nations Cambodia Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (COHCHR) seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of:

JUDICIAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT

Duration: 6 months (may be extended up to nine months)
Starting date: 1 July 2001
Deadline for application: 8 June 2001

Under the supervision of the Chief of the Education, Training and Information Unit, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

- Review existing education materials for Cambodian judges and
prosecutors;

- Carry out consultations with judges, prosecutors, and other relevant
actors to identify judicial education needs and priorities;

- Draft education materials for Cambodian judges and prosecutors
incorporating relevant international human rights and domestic laws;

- Assist in testing the materials by organizing and conducting seminars
and sessions;

- Assess options for formal education of judges and prosecutors;

- Assists in the implementation of other judicial and legal programmes as
required.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

- Advanced university degree in law, preferably with focus on
international human rights law;
- At least six years professional experience as a practicing judge,
prosecutor or lawyer;
- Thorough knowledge of international standards on human rights in the
administration of justice;
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills;
- Experience in the development of training materials and in providing
training;
- Familiarity with the Cambodian legal system will be an advantage;
- Excellent knowledge of English written and spoken;
- Ability to work in a team and in a multicultural context;
- Prior experience of work in a developing country is an asset.

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be mailed or faxed to the following address:
Education, Training and Information Unit
Cambodia Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
#16 A, Mao Tse Toung Boulevard
PO BOX 108
Phnom-Penh
Cambodia
FAX +855-23-212 579