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Position: Communications Manager for the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ)
Estimated Period of Performance/Level of Effort: Short-term (12 months)
Background:
The High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) is a judicial governance body tasked with conducting qualification assessments of current judges and selecting new judges. In 2019, the powers of the previous HQCJ were terminated due to its inefficiency in assessing judges’ qualifications. Despite re-evaluating over 2,000 judges, many negative conclusions from the Public Integrity Council were ignored.
A gap in the law existed for two years following a Constitutional Court ruling on the formation procedure of the HQCJ. This was addressed with the adoption of a new law in the summer of 2021, allowing the process to resume. Subsequently, a new composition of the HQCJ was selected through a competitive process, and it has been operational for a year.
During its first year, the new HQCJ completed procedures initiated by its predecessor, including the 2017 selection of judicial candidates. It also concluded two competitions announced in 2019 for local courts and courts in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
The HQCJ established two subsidiary bodies: the Public Integrity Council (PIC) on August 14, 2023, and the Public Council of International Experts (PCIE) on April 29, 2024. The PIC’s resumption enabled the continuation of judge qualification assessments, while the PCIE became integral to the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) competition process.
Last year, the HQCJ launched significant competitions to fill 550 vacant appellate court positions and 25 HACC judge positions. Eligible participants include judges, lawyers, academics, and individuals with at least seven years of legal experience. The next stage involves anonymous testing and practical tasks for appellate court candidates.
On November 23, 2023, the HQCJ announced Ukraine’s second competition for HACC judges, accepting applications from March 1, 2024. Out of 238 applicants, 160 candidates proceeded after document verification. The PCIE, comprising six foreign legal experts, assists the HQCJ in ensuring candidates meet professional ethics and integrity criteria.
The HQCJ has implemented electronic document submissions and launched an electronic candidate dossier system on May 1, 2024, optimizing activities and budget use. This system will form the basis for an electronic judicial dossier.
The TCA supports the HQCJ in publicizing the recruitment of judges for the Court of Appeals and the HACC. Communication activities are planned by the end of 2024. A short-term communications manager will be appointed to advise on and help implement the HQCJ’s communication efforts and will be tasked with coordinating and enhancing the Commission’s outreach and engagement activities.
Responsibilities:
Deliverables/Outcomes:
One final report summarizing all activity conducted, key accomplishments, and lessons learned/recommendations
Qualifications:
Application instructions:
To apply, please submit your application via the following link no later than July 23, 2024
Please complete the required information and upload your cover letter and CV for consideration. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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