Jobs at Tetra Tech ARD in Uganda- Technical Advisor

Job Title:TECHNICAL ADVISOR ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE, Uganda, Uganda
Closing Date: Monday, 02 January 2012

Tetra Tech ARD a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Technical Advisor on Access to Justice position for a potential USAID funded project in Uganda. The purpose of this project is to support peace building and conflict mitigation in Uganda by strengthening mechanisms for resolution of conflicts over land, oil and ethnic diversity. It will further enhance the capacity of local actors to prevent violent conflict and transform them into peaceful outcomes while promoting reconciliation. Through training, technical assistance and providing grants to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the project will focus on the oil rich Albertine region, Northern Uganda, and Central Uganda as primary entry points.

Qualifications: --Master's degree in law with a focus on dispute resolution/mediation; --Minimum of six years of work experience in dispute resolution and promotion of access to justice with a particular focus on resolution of land conflicts management; --Minimum six years experience in providing technical assistance in conflict mitigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution with demonstrated knowledge of informal mechanisms of dispute resolution in a developing country.

How to apply:

To Apply: Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to Cathy.Iraheta@tetratech.com, or fax to C. Iraheta at 802-658-4247. Please refer to job code "TA Uganda" in the subject line. Only candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD, is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date: Monday, 02 January 2012