ABA/CEELI seeks attorney's with expertise in women's legal issues



CENTRAL AND EAST EUROPEAN LAW INITIATIVE (CEELI), a public service
project of the American Bar Association, is currently seeking attorney's
with a minimum of 5 years U.S. legal experience, demonstrating expertise
in women's legal issues, J.D or LLM from an American law school, U.S.
bar membership, high level of energy and initiative, strong
interpersonal skills, and prefer foreign language proficiency and
international experience or knowledge of the region. Those with CEDAW
Index experience are encouraged to apply.

GENDER ISSUES LEGAL SPECIALISTS

Location:
Georgia (May 2002)              3 months
Serbia (June 2002)              1 year
Kazakhstan (July 2002)          1 year
Russia (September 2002)         6 months to 1 year
Uzbekistan (April 2002)                 1 year

Duties:
*       Conduct training workshops on domestic violence, sexual assault,
and trafficking for the purpose of prostitution.
*       Develop training programs on gender related employment issues,
including sexual harassment and discrimination.
*      Assist non-governmental and government organizations in legal
literacy initiatives relating to women's legal rights.
*      Help to develop legal clinics to assist the victims of domestic
violence and gender discrimination.
*      Provide guidance in the development and strengthening of women's
bar associations.


All participants receive a generous support package that covers travel,
housing, general living, and business expenses. For long-term positions,
in-country foreign language training, medical evacuation insurance and
reimbursement for medical insurance premiums are also included.

For more detailed information please visit http://www.abanet.org/ceeli
or contact Marie at ceeli@abanet.org for more information/application or
call 1 800 98CEELI.


Marie Strydom Ericson, Recruitment Coordinator
Liaison and Legal Specialist Program
ABA/CEELI
740 15th Street, NW, 8th floor
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 662-1950
(202) 662-1597 (fax)
ceeli@abanet.org
http://www.abanet.org/ceeli






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