International Center For Transitional Justice: Africa Director

Deadline: 24 April 2007

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse. The Center works in societies emerging from repressive rule or armed conflict, as well as in established democracies where historical injustices or systemic abuse remain unresolved. ICTJ builds
local capacity and strengthens the emerging field by working with partner organizations to develop integrated, comprehensive, and localized approaches to transitional justice comprising five key elements: prosecuting perpetrators, documenting and acknowledging violations through non-judicial means such as truth commissions,
reforming abusive institutions, providing reparations to victims, and facilitating reconciliation processes. Founded in 2001 with a mission to promote justice and econciliation, ICTJ is a dynamic international human rights organization. In less than six years, it has grown to a staff of more than 880 working in more than 30 countries. The Africa Director, a newly created position, will be responsible for designing
and expanding ICTJ's programmatic and strategic work in Africa. S/he will operate with a high degree of autonomy, overseeing ICTJ's entire programme in the region and will report directly to the Executive Vice President of ICTJ. The ideal candidate will have a relevant graduate degree in law, political science, international affairs, journalism, history or a related field. S/he will have 10-20 years experience in the field of international human rights, peace building, humanitarian work, transitional justice, conflict prevention, development, or other related fields, with programme and operational management experience
in an international setting.

To apply email a cover letter, a CV and three references to
[email protected] Please ensure that you write 'Africa Director' in the subject line of your message. For more information and a detailed job description, as well application procedures, please visit our website at www.ictj.org