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Location: Jakarta
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Job description
POSITION DETAILS
MINISTRY: Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs
DIVISION/SECTION: Public Solicitors Office
DUTY STATION: Honiara (DSE Office)
MINISTRY VACANCY REF: POSITION TITLE: Legal Clinic for People with Disabilities Legal Officer
POSITION LEVEL: Level 10 (0.4FTE)
THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Public Solicitor’s Officer Principal Legal Officer
SCOPE OF DUTIES
The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs is mandated to provide a vibrant and robust service to the Agencies for effective, efficient and sustainable justice services to Solomon Islands.
The Public Solicitors Officer supports the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs to do this by providing fair and accessible justice system that defends the rights and responds to the diverse needs of disadvantaged people in the Solomon Islands
This position will contribute to the corporate functions and objectives of this Ministry by providing legal services through the Legal Clinic for People with Disabilities. Services will be provided under the supervision of the Public Solicitor’s Office and in accordance with the Public Solicitors Act and the Guidelines for the provision of Legal Aid.
KEY DUTIES
This position is required to undertake the following duties:
- Provide legal services:
Provide information and legal advice
Under the supervision of the Public Solicitor’s Office:
- Staff the Legal Clinic for People with Disabilities
- Undertake research of case law, law commentaries, legislation and related materials
- Provide advice on the rights, responsibilities, disclosures and available options for the client
- Determine compliance with the Legal Aid Merit Assessment
- Settle disputes out of Court where appropriate and in the best interests of the client
- Refer client/s in immediate danger to SAFENET organisations in line with the referral framework
- Refer client/s to Public Solicitor’s Office supervisors for any matters requiring litigation before the Magistrates Court, High Court and the Court of Appeals.
Practice effective Case Management
- Maintain and update files according to the Legal Clinic for People with Disabilities forms
2. Promote and Protect Rights:
Where time and resourcing allows within the 0.4FTE Legal Clinic for People with Disabilities working arrangements:
Promote the Legal Clinic and/or relevant Legal Education to the community
- Promote the Legal Clinic for Persons with Disabilities throughout Solomon Islands to support the decentralization of services by support to the Provincial Governments as required
- Provide support in the planning, provision, distribution and evaluation of community education programs to people with disabilities on the rights and responsibilities of the community under the law, including (but not limited to):
a. self-help materials, brochures, pamphlets and posters
b. law week
c. community education programs
d. Community broadcasts
3. Sector improvement / Law Reform
Where time and resourcing allows within the 0.4FTE Legal Clinic for People with Disabilities working arrangements:
Participate in continuing professional development
- Participate in continuing education as directed by Public Solicitor’s Office supervisors
Contribute to effective law reform within the Sector
- Contribute to submissions on law reform, particularly relating to persons with disabilities as required.
Support the Public Solicitor in the strengthening of services
- Participate in new initiatives of service and/or policy development, particularly relating to persons with disabilities
- To promote gender equity in all activities
4. Corporate responsibilities
- Contribute to the leadership, strategic management, policy, planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring, of the Public Solicitor’s Office through participation in supervisor meetings, performance management and work-planning. This includes providing monthly reports on Legal Clinic for People with Disabilities services to the Public Solicitor’s Officer supervisors and other reporting as required.
- Support the effective Human Resource Management of the General Legal Services through:
a. Compliance with Public Solicitor’s Office Human Resource Policy and Guidelines
b. Comply with Development Services Exchange Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedure
- Comply with the Mission and Values of the Public Solicitor’s Office and Professional Conduct Rules
- Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Ethics
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably required or directed from time to time.
KEY DELIVERABLES
The incumbent of this position will have their performance assessed using the public sector performance process according to following key deliverables:
- Proper work coordination for the Legal Clinic of Persons with Disabilities, including participation in all meetings with Public Solicitor’s Officer supervisors
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Monthly reports on Legal Clinic for People with Disabilities services to the Public Solicitor’s Officer supervisors
- 100% attendance (unless on authorised leave) and compliance with Code of Conduct
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About the Proposal
The Australian Government, through the PNG-Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3) implemented by DT Global, is supporting Papua New Guinea to achieve a more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system, enabling the economic and social development of PNG.
The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to engage a qualified consultant to support the Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) to implement a Road Management System (RMS) to enhance the management of the PNG National Roads Network by tracking road conditions, prioritising maintenance and allocating resources efficiently. This RFP is for the final phase of the five-phase RMS Project.
This RFP is open to companies that meet the criteria detailed in the tender documentation.
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About the Proposal
The Australian Government, through the PNG-Australia Transport Sector Support Program, Phase 3 (TSSP3) implemented by DT Global, is supporting
Papua New Guinea to achieve a more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system, enabling the economic and social development of PNG.
The objective of the study is to identify the barriers and opportunities for fostering a more inclusive and equitable transport sector for persons with disabilities, with a focus on intersectionality, and geographic disparities.
On behalf of the Australian Government, TSSP3 is calling for proposals from suitably qualified and experienced consulting firms to undertake a Disability Research Study. Note that this is a re-tender.
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Job description
Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
Reports to: Senior Finance Manager
Start date: As soon as possible
Background
The Australia Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ) continues Australia’s long-running support to the Solomon Islands justice sector. Its goal is to work closely with the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) to enable justice agencies to maintain delivery of their existing core activities while clearly identifying and engaging with fundamental problems and critical issues affecting their ability to contribute to stability and offer access to justice for citizens.
ASIPJ aspires to be locally led, problem-oriented and learning driven. It is pragmatic, practical, and adaptable, mainstreaming gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Deloitte is the Managing Contractor, working with Adam Smith International (ASI) who provides the program operational support.
Role dimensions
Overview
The Finance Officer is part of ASIPJ’s Operations Hub, consisting of Country Program Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Operations and Procurement Officer, and Office Assistant. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the program’s accounts payable, invoicing, petty cash, and payments.