Program and Technical Officer 

Candidates for this position must be nationals of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) or individuals legally eligible to work in the RMI.

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region is focused on governance, climate action, gender equality, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pacific Islands office as a consultant program and technical officer with the Pacific RISE-CTIP program in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The program and technical officer will work closely with the chief of party in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities, developing innovative and entrepreneurial approaches in delivering and expanding the Foundation’s program in counter-trafficking in persons, as well as identifying emerging issues and new opportunities for possible programming.

The program and technical officer will provide technical assistance to the Attorney General’s office, which may include advice to stakeholders on the evidentiary requirements necessary to support trafficking in persons (TIP) prosecution under relevant RMI legislation, guidance in assessing the adequacy of evidence collected, and training for Attorney General staff on TIP investigation and prosecution matters.

The program and technical officer may also provide support to the Attorney General and chair of the National Taskforce that includes the provision of expert advice on a range of topics, including TIP case management, legal opinions, or casework management recommendations that contribute to a best practice decision-making process, contribute to the drafting of combatting trafficking in persons (CTIP) correspondences, policies and regulations as requested, monitor and report on TIP casework as it progresses through investigative, prosecutorial and judicial processes.

The program and technical officer may also design, deliver, and evaluate tailored training for other Micronesian Attorney countries with similar legal requirements.

Selection Criteria

• A degree in Law or a related field is preferred. A postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• Relevant professional experience in the management of TIP cases in either legal, investigative, or operational support roles.
• Relevant professional experience in international development in the Pacific with private, public, bilateral, or multilateral development institutions or nonprofit organizations.
• Local knowledge and familiarity in some of the following: human rights, transnational organized crime, labor rights, or similar or related development projects, preferably in the area of counter-trafficking in persons.
• Strong research background.
• Experience in partnerships and management of grantees and consultants.
• Experience in program development and management: design, coordination, monitoring, reporting, and networking.
• Experience in proposal and report writing, financial and grants management and budget control, strategic planning, fundraising, and managing international donor-funded projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English.
• Strong program management skills such as design, coordination, monitoring, and administration.
• Strong network with government agencies, especially key institutions, local partners, and members of civil society working on human rights and counter-trafficking in persons.
• Proven management, analytical, and research skills with strong problem-solving ability. Excellent capacity to handle information with diligence.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, including ability to work with cross-cultural teams and adaptability to developing country contexts.
• Must have a strong track record of working independently and in a diverse team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Highly organized, proactive, energetic, and efficient.

TO APPLY: 

Please submit: 

1. Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria and responsibilities of the consultancy 

2. CV with three contactable referees  

Applications must be submitted in English, and sent to: [email protected]. Please make sure to use the following subject line in your email: “Program & Technical Officer – Marshall Islands.”

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Women and those with diverse identities are strongly encouraged to apply. The consultancy is open for qualified and individuals eligible to work in the Republic of Marshall Islands.