National Panel Discussion Expert, Justice Sector Support Project
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Project Summary:
The USAID Justice Sector Support Project (JSSP) is a five-year program designed to support the Government of Armenia (GOAM) in establishing a more fair and equitable justice system and increasing public confidence in the rule of law. The Project activities advance the functional independence and effectiveness of the judicial branch by strengthening the efficiency and capacity of courts, relevant self-regulatory agencies, and educational institutions, as well as by facilitating multi-stakeholder oversight of the implementation of justice sector reforms. JSSP’s efforts seek to advance academic and practical knowledge in specific areas of the law, aligning them with the ongoing judicial reform agenda. Specifically, JSSP is enhancing the capacity of university law schools and the Academy of Justice (AJ) to provide essential knowledge and improve the skills of their students and attendees. JSSP conducted a rapid training needs assessment of AJ course offerings. JSSP discussed the results of the needs assessment with the AJ, and in consultation with the AJ developed an assistance package for their improvement, with emphasis on building skills in adjudication through a practice-based approach that incorporates key elements of the training modules and resource materials. The agreed scope of the package of activities for the improvement of the AJ offerings includes the design and implementation of modern methodologies for adult teaching. Hence, JSSP will assist the AJ in developing and implementing a simulation methodology for training AJ educators. This methodology and manual are intended for AJ throughout its educational processes for evaluating trainees during exams.
**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The National Panel Discussion Expert with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Legal Clinic of the American University of Armenia (AUA) will moderate a panel discussion and deliver a skills-based session in the form of a keynote presentation for law students, young practitioners, advocates, and mediators. The Expert will report to the Chief of Party of the project. This is a short-term position with an expected level of effort of up to 3 days with the period of performance from January 8, 2025 to January 31, 2025. The Expert will not be required to be present at the JSSP’s office and may work in their own office with coordinated meetings with designated JSSP personnel. The panel discussion will take place in the premises of the AUA and the expert is expected to moderate the panel discussion in presence.
Responsibilities:
- Moderate a panel discussion and host skills-based session for the law students, young practitioners, and mediators on Harvard Principles of Negotiation, namely “Difficult Conversations”, “Emotional Intelligence”, and “Persuasion.”
- Develop a panel discussion content by creating an engaging curriculum that aligns with the goals of the panel discussion, incorporating relevant topics, activities, best international practices, and resources.
- Prepare materials for the panel discussion by creating handouts, presentations, and any necessary materials.
- Prepare following deliverables, which are subject to be amended by the JSSP team during the assignment: moderation of a panel discussion, skills-based training session for law students, young practitioners, and mediators on Harvard Principles of Negotiation, namely “Difficult Conversations”, “Emotional Intelligence” and “Persuasion,” panel discussion handout materials, such as presentations, and any necessary materials or documents.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in law is required. Ph.D is preferred.
- Minimum three years of teaching experience is required.
- Minimum three years of experience in arbitration and/or mediation is required.
- Familiarity with Harvard Principles of Negotiation, Difficult Conversations, Emotional Intelligence, and Persuasion is required.
- Understanding and knowledge of the organizational framework and operational mechanisms of Armenian and international ADR processes is required.
- Ability to have a collaborative and proactive approach to working with cross-functional teams in combination required.
- Ability to work independently and in autonomous environment is required.
- Strong communication, editing, analytical, and problem-solving skills are preferred.
- Strong writing and speaking skills in English and fluency in Armenian is required.
**Deadline for applying for this position – 30 December 2024, 18:00 Yerevan time**
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