The Environmental Defenders Office is a community legal centre specialising in public interest advocacy regarding environmental law and policy. The EDO is seeking to employ an International Programs Officer to coordinate the delivery of its International Programs. These programs provide assistance to lawyers and community groups working in public interest environmental law in the Pacific and South-East Asia. Currently, we work in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa. The EDO provides assistance across a broad range of issues, with a focus at present on climate change, forestry, marine environments and Indigenous rights. The type of assistance provided depends on the requirements of partner organisations in the region. The position is part-time, 30 hours per week.
Salary $41,522 to $51,902 plus superannuation and leave loading.
Applications should be submitted via email to [REDACTED EMAIL] with ‘Application for position of International Program Officer' in the subject line. Applications must include a CV and a letter that clearly addresses each of the selection criteria. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. For further information contact █████ on [REDACTED PHONE] or via  HYPERLINK "mailto:[REDACTED EMAIL]" email. Applications close: Monday 7 March 2011, 5pm.

## SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential a NSW practising certificate, or eligibility for admission to legal practice in NSW demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships, particularly in a cross-cultural context demonstrated interest in international law and development issues experience in program development and/or project management excellent communication skills excellent research and writing skills willingness to travel
Desirable tertiary qualification in international development or a related discipline experience working with organisations based in developing countries

## DUTY STATEMENT

The International Programs Officer reports directly to the Director, and is responsible for the development and coordination of international programs and projects. This role includes the following duties:
1.  Advice coordinating the provision of legal, policy and scientific advice by EDO staff to organisations in the Pacific arranging for expert advice from external specialists contributing to the review of environmental laws relevant to the Pacific and South-East Asia
2.  Education and Training developing and delivering seminars and workshops in the region as requested by partner organisations bringing lawyers and others from the region to attend training in Australia writing, editing and publishing plain language publications
3.  Volunteer Placements working with partner organisations in the Pacific and South-East Asia to develop placements through AusAID's AYAD, VIDA and AVI programs recruiting, mentoring and supporting volunteers
4.  Fundraising and Promotion maintaining relationships with partners in the region to identify and prioritise areas of need networking, identifying potential partners and building relationships identifying potential funding sources and preparing grant applications liaising with stakeholders to obtain in-kind support promoting the services of the office to the community, key stakeholders and donors
5.  Coordination coordinating the International Advisory Committee in consultation with the Director and Management Team, coordinating international work within the EDO , by identifying staff within the organisation who have the requisite skills and capacity to contribute to the Program and ensuring they are properly briefed to undertake the specific work developing additional programs and projects to meet the needs of partners in the region ensuring that details and outcomes of international work are reported back to the Office.
6. Review
Regularly review the International Program in consultation with the Director to ensure that the Program objectives are being met.
7.  General Responsibilities develop and maintain a good knowledge of the role and policies of the EDO represent the EDO in a positive and effective manner contribute actively and constructively at staff meetings seek opportunities for personal and professional development assist in organising and supervising volunteers respond to requests by clients and fellow staff in a knowledgeable, professional, constructive and polite manner provide accurate records and timely reports on activities for the information of the EDO Board and funding bodies.