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Public Awareness Advisor

Location:	Baghdad (Bagdad), Iraq, Middle East
Job Type:	Contract
Posted:	6th Apr 2010
Closing Date:	15th May 2010
Posted By:	Chemonics International
Details:
Public Awareness Advisor Chemonics seeks a public awareness advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded Iraq Access to Justice Program. The program will improve the access of vulnerable and disadvantaged Iraqi populations to Iraq’s legal system. Project focus areas will include improving the practical knowledge of vulnerable and disadvantaged Iraqis of their legal responsibilities, rights and remedies; increasing the capacity and availability of legal aid services, legal professionals, and civil society partners; and improving government processes and procedures to facilitate access. Positions will be based out of Baghdad. The program is anticipated to begin in late summer of 2010 and continue for three years with two one-year option years. Candidates must be available to serve for the life of the contract. A generous package of post-specific allowances will be provided, as permitted under USAID regulations. The Public Awareness Advisor will lead Component One of the project, which is aimed at improving the practical knowledge of vulnerable and disadvantaged Iraqis of their rights, remedies, and legal responsibilities under Iraqi law. Activities will include assessing the needs of targeted vulnerable/disadvantaged groups, and designing and executing outreach and media campaigns, as well as working with local partner groups to build their capacity to undertake similar activities. Qualifications: • Significant professional expertise in developing and implementing public awareness, outreach, and media campaigns in developing country contexts (post-conflict work preferred) • 3 years experience as senior project manager on complex rule of law or legal reform donor-funded programs • Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded projects preferred • Excellent oral and written communication skills, English fluency (minimum 4/4) required, full Arab literacy preferred • Experience in region and knowledge of Arab world is an advantage • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, pro-activeness, creative problem-solving and ethical management

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