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International Development Jobs and Consultancies

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Programme Manager, Justice Sector Development Programme, Sierra Leone

Contract from August 2008 to 31 March 2010

Attractive salary and benefits package including free accommodation and flights

The Justice Sector Development Programme (JSDP) supports the government of Sierra Leone's commitment to enabling access to affordable justice, supporting the rule of law, preventing further conflict and improving safety and security for the people of Sierra Leone, particularly the poor. The programme is funded by the Department for International Development with £25 million over five years, and managed by the British Council and consortium partners.

The current Programme Manager for JSDP is moving on after nearly three years, and we are seeking a replacement to provide leadership and management of the JSDP until the programme ends in March 2010.

You will have: extensive project and contract management experience; a track record in managing development projects; knowledge of the human rights/justice sector; and strong leadership and teamworking skills. It is desirable that you have a postgraduate qualification in law or social sciences.

Sierra Leoneans in the diasporas are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 7th May 2008. Applications should be returned to TMP, by e-mail.

For more information and an application pack, please visit: http://www.britishcouncil.org/home-about-us-working-with-us-jsdp.htm or contact (quoting OA8005): Jenna McConnel, TMP, Chancery House, 53–64 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1QS; telephone +44 (0)20 7649 6046; fax +44 (0)2074065944; e-mail britishcouncil@... .

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are registered in England as a charity.

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