South Africa: Pro-Bono Director - SACICC

The South African Coalition for the International Criminal Court (SACICC) was established in 2000 as a collective of volunteers who came together to promote ratification and implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in South Africa. Since South Africa enacted implementation legislation in 2002, SACICC has remained largely inactive. However, there is a growing need for expansion of ratification and particularly implementation within SADC. Also, there is a need for African support for a strong, independent and fair ICC with universal jurisdiction. Furthermore, Africa needs to enhance its articulation of informed critique of the ICC and to provide indigenous research on ICC issues which impact on Africa. There is also a need for the establishment of an African cadre of professional human rights investigators, monitors and reporters. For these reasons, SACICC has been re-activated and is looking for a Pro Bono Director to lead the way. We are therefore looking for a unique and dynamic individual, eager to take SACICC and form and shape it with energy, commitment, enthusiasm and vision. While the position is on a pro bono basis, we do not have expectations that all of the responsibilities enumerated below will be met. However, we are hopeful that the successful applicant will be able to bring strategic direction and mobilise sufficient resources to fulfill all of SACICC' short-term and long-term expectations.

POSITION:

Pro Bono Director of the South African Coalition for the International Criminal Court

LOCATION:

At this point the person could be based anywhere, working out of a 'virtual office' and on a flexible time commitment basis. The position is pro bono until the person can attract the necessary funding to sustain the organisation, and then relocate to South Africa or the SADC region

QUALIFICATIONS AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

The applicant must speak, read and write French and English. Spanish would be an advantage. Proficiency in English at the highest level is a non-negotiable requirement. While a law qualification is not necessary, it will certainly be an advantage. However, applicants must be able to demonstrate expert familiarity and experience with ICC issues and/or international justice and show prior experience in analytical research, strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, fundraising, marketing and advocacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

*appointing a new Board for SACICC and contributing to SACICC's sustainability
*provide effective, accountable and transparent management
*expanding SACICC's membership within South Africa and eventually developing a regional structure and network within SADC/Southern Africa
*establish a student network and internship programme
*establish awareness raising and training campaigns for parliamentarians, army, police, the judiciary, magistrates, prosectors, CSOs and citizens
*developing SACICC's research, investigative, monitoring and reporting capabilities
*developing a cadre of professional human rights investigators, monitors and reporters in Africa
*entrenching SACICC as a major role player in the human rights sector within SADC, with emphasis on the fight against impunity, particularly through the ICC
*expanding ratification and implementation of the ICC in the SADC region
*campaigning for for a strong, independent and fair ICC with universal jurisdiction
*enhance Africa's articulation of informed critique of the ICC and to provide indigenous research on ICC issues which impact on Africa
*engage with high-level government officials, UN agencies, ICC officials, collegial organisations and grass-roots movements and vulnerable communities
*initiate our proposed multi-sector survey on the ICC in SA and then in SADC (important as the results would indicate how we position SACICC)
*lead on SACICC's presentation of awards at the first ICC review conference in 2010, in recognition of the role played by states, NGOs, funders, individuals and the private sector in promoting international justice/the ICC in Africa

Please send your CV with a brief motivation stating why you are the best person for the position to [email][email protected] by no later than 31 March 2009. For further information please contact our Chairperson, Anil Naidoo at [email][email protected]

Please assist us by forwarding this announcement to anyone you feel might make a good candidate.