Mois : décembre 2020

OMCT MENA is seeking to recruit a Logistic & Communication Officer for its Libya program “RESILIENT – Reinforcing Stakeholders In Libya to Engage against Torture”.

Location: OMCT MENA office in Tunis

Conditions: Full-time position. 1-year contract (renewable).

About OMCT

The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) is an international, independent, non-governmental organization, founded in Geneva in 1985. Its international secretariat is based in Geneva, with offices in Brussels and Tunisia. The OMCT works with around 200 member organizations, which constitute its SOS-Torture Network, and together we make up the largest global movement actively standing up against torture in more than 90 countries, including in the MENA region. Helping local voices to be heard, we support our vital partners in the field and provide direct assistance to victims. The OMCT is a member of the European Human Rights Defenders Protection mechanism (ProtectDefenders.EU) and has consultative status before the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The Mission of the OMCT is to contribute to the eradication of torture, summary executions, disappearances, arbitrary detention and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and to provide protection to victims and potential victims through a global network of civil society organizations working in partnership and solidarity.

About OMCT’s program in Libya

The OMCT is launching a new project in Libya that aims at tackling torture and institutionalized violence by state and non-state actors through capacity-building, empowerment, and advocacy.

Responsibilities of the Logistic & Communication Officer:

OMCT Libya Logistics and Communications Officer will work under the supervision of OMCT Libya Program Coordinator and in close cooperation with OMCT Tunisia Administrative team and with the other members of OCMT Libya team.

He/she will overall management/supervision of logistics, including procurement, assets follow ups, communication/IT, and stock.The post holder is also responsible for digital content creation and management, and for developing and maintaining the online presence of WOAT Libya on its future website, social media and partner websites.

Main Responsibilities:

Logistics

• Support in logistics of events (in Tunisia or Libya) and office needs, including obtaining quotes, liaising with vendors, and finalizing agreements in coordination with the Finance Officer;
• Provide general office support to help ensure the smooth functioning of the programme team of WOAT Libya.
• Provide logistical supports with regard to: venues booking, accommodation, arranging transportation, airport pick-ups and all other logistical arrangements related to the implementation of OMCT Libya projects.
• Ensure procurement files are up to date and appropriately filed/stored to facilitate easy and quick access as needed;
• Receives and distributes invoices to finance officer;
• Ensure that all assets are registered and codified with numbering (refer to the inventory details);
• Ensure that asset is given to users, after completion of “Asset Reception Form”;
• Make sure assets are all in good condition.
• Ensure that e-mail, and IT equipment are functioning properly
• Send monthly reports to program coordinator which Includes – (asset follow up, stock situation report, Communication report);
• Ensures that procedures and compliance requirements are duly fulfilled;
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Communication

Support the project coordinator in:

• Development and implementation of the digital communications and the social media strategy;
• Develop and maintain media relations, including preparing press materials as required, with Tunisia and Libya-based and regional media professionals;
• Producement compelling digital content (news, articles, etc.) that communicates OMCT’s core objectives and narrative.
• Support the production of publications, including editing and the preparation of materials for OMCT’s online platforms.
• Collate analytics and metrics on OMCT communications and submit quarterly analysis reports;
• Management, and oversee all appropriate publications and communication materials.
• Work closely with Libyan local partners in order to adapt the project communications to local contexts.

Knowledge preferred and Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in administration, logistics, and communication; experience working in/on Libya is an asset;
• Fluency in English and  Arabic; French is an asset;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management;
• Knowledge and experience of website/social media management is desirable
• Passion to provide a good user experience, good content and tactics to convert readers into advocates.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for human rights;

Application

The OMCT is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications for this position should be sent (by email only) to OMCT at rs@omct.org by 15/01/2021. For consideration, please send a cover letter, a CV and the contact details of two professional references, indicating “OMCT MENA – Logistic & Communication Officer ” as your message subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

OMCT MENA is seeking to recruit a legal officer for its Libya program “RESILIENT – Reinforcing Stakeholders In Libya to Engage against Torture”.

Location: OMCT MENA office in Tunis

Conditions: Full-time position. 2-year contract. The position may require international travel.

About OMCT:

The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) is an international, independent, non-governmental organisation, founded in Geneva in 1985. Its international secretariat is based in Geneva, with offices in Brussels and Tunisia. The OMCT works with around 200 member organisations, which constitute its SOS-Torture Network, and together we make up the largest global movement actively standing up against torture in more than 90 countries, including in the MENA region. Helping local voices to be heard, we support our vital partners in the field and provide direct assistance to victims. The OMCT is a member of the European Human Rights Defenders Protection mechanism (ProtectDefenders.EU) and has consultative status before the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The Mission of the OMCT is to contribute to the eradication of torture, summary executions, disappearances, arbitrary detention and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and to provide protection to victims and potential victims through a global network of civil society organisations working in partnership and solidarity.

About OMCT’s program in Libya:

The OMCT is launching a new project in Libya that aims at tackling torture and institutionalized violence by state and non-state actors through capacity-building, empowerment and advocacy.

Responsibilities of the Legal Officer

The OMCT Libya Legal Officer will work under the supervision of the OMCT Libya Program Coordinator and in close cooperation with the Legal Director of the OMCT Tunisia and other OMCT staff.

He/she will prepare and facilitate training workshops on documentation and remain a resource person for all technical questions related to documenting torture cases and providing legal assistance. The Legal Officer will coach the members of the Libyan Anti-torture Network (LAN) on legal questions throughout project implementation and also provide input and expertise for advocacy-related issues.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Carrying out a comprehensive assessment of documentation and legal assistance activities of CSO members of the Libyan Anti-torture Network (LAN): ways of work, strengths, weaknesses, obstacles faced in the course of their actions and needs in terms of training;
• Conceiving a two-year training program including three trainings on documentation and legal assistance : defining learning objectives and training methodology (in person and online);
• Delivering the trainings, if necessary, in coordination with experts on documentation, international criminal law, forensic or other issues that will be tackled in the trainings;
• Providing the LAN members with long-term technical assistance through working on concrete victims’ cases (assistance on documentation, legal characterization of facts according to national and international law, definition of a legal assistance strategy, including strategic litigations, etc.);
• Organizing thematic working sessions with LAN members to share good practices and discuss difficulties encountered in the course of documentation and legal assistance;
• Playing a key role in the drafting of thematic reports and briefing notes on the torture phenomenon in collaboration with the members of the LAN;
• Participating in advocacy meetings at an international level;
• Assisting the Libya Program Coordinator with the organization of advocacy workshops and regular meetings with the LAN members;
• Participating in other activities lead by OMCT Libya.

Qualifications:

• University law degree.
• At least five years of recognized practical experience in criminal law, international criminal law and/or international human rights law.
• Experience with working on migration issues will be an asset.
• Work experience in the MENA region. Prior work experience on/in Libya will be an asset.

Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written drafting and communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Excellent knowledge of international criminal law and international humanitarian law.
• Excellent skills in legal analysis.
• Excellent ability to gather, analyze, and present information in a timely and well-organized manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities.

Application:

The OMCT is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications for this position should be sent (by email only) to OMCT at hl@omct.org by 25/12/2020. For consideration, please send a cover letter, a CV and the contact details of two professional references, indicating “OMCT MENA – Legal Officer” as your message subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Tunis, le 14 décembre 2020

Alors que le peuple tunisien s’apprête à célébrer les 10 ans de la révolution qui a mis fin à des décennies de règne de l’arbitraire, la consolidation de l’état de droit tarde à se concrétiser. La mutation du pays vers un État réellement démocratique est conditionnée par le succès du processus de justice transitionnelle, entamé au lendemain de la révolution. Ce processus a vocation à témoigner de la volonté et la capacité de l’État tunisien d’en finir avec l’héritage des violations graves des droits humains et l’impunité qui le sous-tend. Néanmoins, ce processus demeure fragile et fait face aujourd’hui à de nombreuses menaces. Depuis sa mise en place en Juin 2014, l’Instance Vérité et Dignité (IVD) n’a cessé d’être ciblée par une couverture médiatique des plus hostiles et menacée par l’absence de volonté politique et de mobilisation des moyens nécessaires à son travail. Le 24 Juin 2020, un an et demi après sa finalisation, le rapport final de l’IVD a enfin été publié dans le Journal Officiel de la République Tunisienne (JORT). Une première étape a ainsi été franchie dans le long processus de justice transitionnelle qui doit encore voir la réparation et la réhabilitation des victimes, ainsi que la poursuite du processus judiciaire en cours devant les chambres criminelles spécialisées en justice transitionnelle (ci-dessous les chambres spécialisés), mises en place en 2018. Au cours de son mandat qui s’est achevé en 2018, l’IVD aura au total instruit et transféré 200 dossiers judiciaires aux 13 chambres spécialisées(1). Toutefois, une analyse effective des affaires aujourd’hui ouvertes porte ce nombre à 205 dossiers(2) . Cet écart s’explique par le fait que certains dossiers ont été scindés, d’autres joints après l’appréciation des juges et selon les liens entre témoins, victimes et accusés. Les dossiers transférés concernent des violations graves des droits humains, ainsi que des crimes financiers commis entre 1955 et 2013. La grande majorité des auteurs présumés n’a pas répondu aux convocations de l’IVD dans la phase d’enquête d’instruction. Les affaires instruites et transférées aux chambres spécialisées reflètent un éventail illustratif des événements marquants de l’histoire tunisienne et des violations graves des droits humains qui y sont relatives : le contexte de lutte contre le régime colonial, les violations commises contre l’ancienne famille royale, le conflit Bourguiba Yousséfistes, la bataille de Bizerte de 1961, la tentative de coup d’Etat en 1962, la répression des militants de gauche et des militants panarabes, le Jeudi Noir de 1978, les émeutes du pain de 1984, la répression des militants islamistes, les violations de l’affaire du Bassin minier de Gafsa, les violations commises lors de la révolution de 2011, les événements de la Chevrotine de Siliana en 2012 ainsi que 49 affaires de corruption. En statuant sur ces affaires, les chambres spécialisées ont ainsi vocation à poursuivre et compléter le travail de mémoire et de recherche de la vérité entamé par l’IVD. Elles ont aussi pour mission de rendre justice aux victimes et, le cas échéant, de sanctionner les auteurs de violations afin notamment de garantir que de telles atrocités qui ont endeuillé la Tunisie pendant des décennies ne se reproduiront jamais. La première audience devant ces chambres a eu lieu le 29 mai 2018, dans l’affaire “Kamel Matmati”, victime de disparition forcée en 1991(3). Depuis, la quasi-totalité des procès a commencé devant l’ensemble des chambres spécialisées ; elles se poursuivent à des cadences différentes. Deux ans après le début du premier procès, le bilan du travail des chambres spécialisées est en demi teinte. Lentement, les procès avancent et la vérité se révèle peu à peu au fil des audiences. Des figures de l’ancien régime sont amenées à rendre des comptes, mais trop d’accusés continuent de se distinguer par leur absence.

A ce jour, aucun jugement n’a encore été rendu dans aucune affaire.

1. _{Rapport final et global de l’Instance Vérité et Dignité, Résumé exécutif, pp. 84-70.}
2. _{Mapping des observations des affaires en justice transitionnelle par ASF}.
3. _{. ASF, Observation de la première audience devant les chambres spécialisées, 29 Mai 2018, disponible sur le lien https://www.asf.be/fr/blog/observation/-18-05-29premiere-audience/}

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