Senior Program Officer – Judicial Learning and Development

Senior Program Officer- Judicial Learning and Development

Are you passionate about supporting rights-based justice in the Philippines? Tetra Tech International Development is looking for an experienced Senior Program Officer- Judicial Learning and Development. This position will support the capacity of judges and court personnel to deliver quality administration and adjudication of cases on a range of specialist and technical areas.

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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information, please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Based in Manila, Philippines
• Available to Philippines Nationals
• Initial 12-month contract, with the opportunity for extension

FAIR Justice Program

The Fostering Advancement of Inclusive, Rights Based (FAIR) Justice Program (the Program) will advance Australia and Philippines’ shared commitment to the rule of law, rights-based justice, and strong and accountable institutions, as vital to the stability, security, and prosperity in the Philippines and in the Indo Pacific region. Building on Australia and the Philippines’ longstanding cooperation in law and justice, the Program will support a broader justice system strengthening and ensure greater synergy with DFAT’s investments in promoting rights-based justice, countering terrorism and violent extremism, combatting human trafficking and protecting children against online abuse and exploitation, as well as justice initiatives of other donors and development partners.

Key responsibilities

• Leading a community of practice on judicial education and learning and development
• Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy with the other Program Officers, including on the establishment of a donor coordination mechanism
• Develop an Activity Design Framework anchored on the PHILJA and Supreme Court’s change management strategy and on program activity eligible criteria
• Provide team management and coordination support in the Team Leaders absence, when required

Selection criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Law, International Development, Social Science, Organizational Development, Gender Studies or other relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in project or program management
• Experience within the law and justice sector, particularly in a Philippine context
• Experience in learning and development is highly desirable

For a complete position description, please click here.

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking the "Apply for job" button.
Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

A completed application includes:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria

Apply before 11:59 PM AEDT Sunday 12 January 2025

 Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.