Location: Beijing or Hong Kong - China
PILnet is an international organization that envisions a world where the rule of law, as developed and supported within a wide variety of countries, delivers justice and protects human rights. PILnet connects with local partners to develop the institutions essential to rights-respecting societies. It inspires and equips lawyers to serve the public interest, strengthens the ability of civil society to help shape law and policy, and makes formal systems of justice more accessible. In addition to its New York headquarters, PILnet conducts its work from offices in Budapest, Moscow and Beijing.
PILnet has three major objectives in China: 1) to help expand the scope and effectiveness of public interest law networks advancing the rights of women, migrants and other vulnerable populations in China; 2) to promote an understanding of pro bono as “lawyers’ social responsibility” and support the development of new models to facilitate pro bono work; and, 3) to develop the career paths open to students and lawyers interested in engaging in public interest advocacy.
The Country Director will be responsible for PILnet’s program in mainland China and Hong Kong,
overseeing all activities, contributing significantly to further program development and fundraising, and representing PILnet to donors and other partners. Leading candidates will be lawyers with demonstrated expertise and interest in legal reform and public interest law, a deep knowledge of the Chinese context, as well as strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Required Qualifications
• A law degree.
• At least seven years relevant work experience.
• Significant project management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise and interest in legal reform and public interest law in China.
• Superlative communication skills, including fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently within greater China, as well as visit other PILnet offices regularly.
To apply: Please email a resume, brief cover letter and two writing samples, to
chinacountrydirector@pilnet.org . Please include salary requirements.
Deadline: 2 November 2012
Only those offered interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please.