Pacific Islands Law Officers' Network
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The PILON Secretariat publicises job opportunities in the law and justice sector of the Pacific as part of its information-sharing and communication role.
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Position available
Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network (PILON) Secretariat
Background
The Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network (PILON) is a network of senior public law officers from Pacific island countries that focuses on common legal issues within the Pacific. PILON provides a mechanism for heads of Pacific law and justice and prosecuting agencies to discuss and construct solutions to domestic and regional law, justice and crime issues.
Member countries of PILON are Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
The principal function of the PILON Secretariat is to support PILON to improve the rule of law and good governance in the region by providing a forum to discuss law and justice issues common amongst Pacific island countries. The PILON Secretariat provides organisational, administrative and strategic support to PILON.
The PILON Secretariat has been hosted on an interim basis by Australia, however during 2010 it will transition to an independent Secretariat located in Apia, Samoa.
Position – PILON Secretariat Coordinator
The salary range on offer is equivalent to $AUD30,000-40,000 per annum and will be paid in Samoan Tala to the successful candidate.
The PILON Secretariat requires a Secretariat Coordinator to be based in Apia, Samoa for a period of two years. There is a possibility that the contract could be extended after that period.
Candidates to fill the position of Secretariat Coordinator should be from a PILON member country and have experience working in the areas of law and justice and/or public policy. Experience in project management and the proven ability to develop productive working relationships and engage with stakeholders will be viewed favourably by the Selection Committee.
Duty statement
The Secretariat Coordinator will be expected to:
- plan and coordinate the transition to an independent PILON Secretariat and proactively monitor its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate
- coordinate and organise the annual PILON meeting with the host country and PILON Executive Committee
- coordinate PILON initiatives between meetings
- cooperate with regional partners on other relevant activities
- attend and contribute to relevant regional meetings
- act as a coordination and focal point for connecting member countries with one another and with regional bodies
- have responsibility for the progress of the PILON Work Plan
- provide PILON members with a support and research resource
- facilitate development assistance through cooperation with donors and development service providers in the region
- identify strategies to source ongoing funding for the PILON Secretariat
- maintain the overall integrity and coherence of the Secretariat, and develop and maintain the program environment to support each PILON initiative
- oversee the program’s budget
- liaise and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including: PILON members, observers, donors, regional organisations and other interested parties, and
- perform other duties as directed by the PILON Executive Committee.
Selection criteria
In preparing your expression of interest letter please also give regard to the following criteria:
- Experience in working in the areas of law and justice and/or public policy
- Experience in project management
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to develop productive working relationships and engage with stakeholders
- Good understanding of regional law and justice initiatives, and
- University degree in Law or in a discipline relevant to the role of PILON Secretariat Coordinator.
Submission of your application
Your application should consist of the following:
- An expression of interest letter (no longer than 1,000 words) which addresses the duty statement and relevant criteria and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position.
- A detailed resume, including:
- a summary of your employment history
- a description of your previous professional roles and responsibilities, and
- any other information which you deem relevant to the application.
- The names and contact details of at least two referees (one of whom would ideally be a current supervisor) who will be able to provide feedback on your work
If you have any questions on the position or selection process please contact Mr Andrew Haslock at the PILON Secretariat by e-mail at pilonsecretariat@ag.gov.au or by phone on +61 (2) 6141 3429.
Closing date: Applications must be received no later than 11:30pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on Wednesday 28 July 2010. Applications should be sent to pilonsecretariat@ag.gov.au or if you have difficulties transmitting it electronically please contact Mr Andrew Haslock on +61 (2) 6141 3429 to make other arrangements.