Background
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) is a National Chapter of Transparency International (TI), the leading global movement against corruption. TISL raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.
This position is expected to support in providing legal advice to victims and witnesses of corruption and citizens that seek legal advice from TISL and refer victims and witnesses to relevant responsive institutions.
Scope of the role:
The post holder will be responsible in supporting programme implementation including awareness raising /capacity building and legal clinics for TISL’s stakeholders to promote anti-corruption and good governance measures. They will assist to administer and maintain the Advocacy and Legal Advice Center (ALAC) & TISL’s platforms including RTI database and use data to identify trends and patterns of corruption and advocacy opportunities including emerging corruption issues. The Legal Assistant is responsible to support day-to-day management of programme and advocacy and to support to the delivery of annual work plan.
In the event of unexpected and critical interventions of the organization, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Responsibilities:
Program Implementation
- Assist in developing the annual work plan and the detailed implementation plan to support towards the citizens to understand and resist corruption, access state service and demand for transparency and accountability in public service and governance.
- Assist the team in attending to matters related to ALAC offices including client servicing while maintaining client data base and coordination with clients to provide high-quality legal support.
- Assist to implement annual work plan, and ensuring programme quality of TISL programming in the field.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day planning and supervision of specific projects and carry out associated administrative and ancillary tasks or duties where relevant.
- Contribute to the drafting of reports and other drafts, research and publications related to program and advocacy.
- Contribute to quarterly and monthly project reporting
- Liaise with other technical and operational teams to get support and guidance.
- Assist in organising and implementing legal clinics, workshops, events, programs and outreach activities.
- Support in developing and implementing advocacy & communications campaigns.
- Assist the effective administration and maintenance of TISL’s platforms including RTI data bases.
- Identify the corruption patterns and plan the advocacy methods with the supervisor.
- Assist in identifying corruption “hot spots” and initiate advocacy campaigns for systemic changes in governance under the guidance of the supervisor
- Maintain systematic and up-to-date record keeping, adhering to security protocols.
- Effective utilization of organizational resources.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- A graduate in International Relations, Law, Development Studies, or related discipline is required.
- At least One year experience in either the public, private or civil society sector is required.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
- Experience in projects implementation is an added advantage.
- Experience in community mobilization and facilitation is an added advantage.
- Experience working with Government, other stakeholders & Legal networks are desired.
- Sound understanding of the anti-corruption and governance discourse in Sri Lanka.
- Demonstrable experience in delivering effective training
- Ability to develop projects through creating strong links with stakeholders/partners
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency (speaking, reading and writing) in English with either Sinhala or Tamil.
- Excellent skills in MS office
Core Values
- Transparency & Accountability
- Integrity
- Human Dignity & Respect
- Equality and Humility
- Professionalism
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV, including the names and contact details of two non-related referees, via email to careers@tisrilanka.org, indicating “Legal Assistant” in the subject line.
Applications should be submitted within two weeks of the date of this advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by TISL.