Tetra Tech DPK Fellowship for Law Students and Graduates

Tetra Tech DPK provides technical, management, and advisory services to help developing and transitioning societies navigate the challenges they face. We work around the world to help establish and strengthen productive relationships between state and society and develop sustainable government and justice systems that are responsive, transparent, accountable, fair, and efficient.

The mission of Tetra Tech DPK is to foster good governance and the rule of law as basic qualities of successful democratic societies and market economies. We carry out our mission by helping institutions plan, manage, and implement constructive change to: 
Provide fair and timely access to justice
Operate under transparent rules that safeguard rights of individuals, stimulate economic growth, and guard against unethical or corrupt practices
Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to the public
Increase opportunities for citizens to participate in the political and economic decisions that affect their lives.
 
Tetra Tech DPK is currently operating justice sector reform projects, largely funded by the U.S. Government, in:
Afghanistan
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dominican Republic
Georgia
Guatemala
Haiti
Iraq
Jordan
Macedonia
West Bank.
 
Tetra Tech DPK’s Global Law and Development Fellowship provides a short-term, concentrated experience for students enrolled in or graduated from graduate programs in law, international development, court administration, public policy, or related areas. The fellowship is designed to help introduce fellows to concepts of judicial reform and capacity building in developing countries, and to provide exposure to the management and implementation of international development projects. 
 
The Tetra Tech DPK Global Law and Development Fellowship was inaugurated in 2010, and four fellows successfully completed the program. They served in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Haiti, Jordan, and Tetra Tech DPK’s San Francisco headquarters.
 
Fellowship Responsibilities
Depending on the needs of Tetra Tech DPK projects around the world and the language abilities of selected fellows, assignments will either be based in San Francisco or a project site overseas. Fellowships will be for a minimum of 8 weeks. Overseas-based fellows may be requested to come to the San Francisco home office for an orientation before departure, if timing and resources permit.
 
Although specific responsibilities may vary from year to year, generally fellows will:  
Complete a specific technical work product as decided upon by home office or field office mentor
Collect and analyze project reports to identify and capture best practices
Proofread and edit reports and documents
Organize training courses and events
Assist with international consultant briefings and logistical support
Provide administrative assistance to support day-to-day programmatic activities
Keep notes of trainings and meetings
Prepare a final report or newsletter on experiences, lessons learned, and relevance of experiences to current studies.
 
Additional responsibilities may be tailored to fellow’s education, interests, and professional background.
 
DPK Support for Fellows
Where the fellowship is based in San Francisco, Tetra Tech DPK will:
 
Provide a mentor to support the fellow
Provide administrative support for work needs and for troubleshooting
Pay an hourly wage of $15.
 
No further expenses are covered.
 
Where the fellowship includes an overseas posting, Tetra Tech DPK will:
Provide a mentor to support the fellow
Provide one round-trip economy ticket and transportation to and from the project location
Pay an hourly wage of $10 unless academic credit is being awarded by the fellow’s law school/graduate school
Provide local standard housing (may be a home stay in certain countries)
Support any country clearances, visa applications, and logistical needs
Provide administrative support for work needs and for troubleshooting.
 
Requirements
Graduate student or graduate degree in law, court administration, international policy/relations, or related professional degree program
Fluent English
Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic highly preferred
Well-rounded background, demonstrated intellectual and analytical abilities, eagerness to learn, and a strong work ethic
Above-average academic achievement, proven writing skills, and demonstrated interest in international development
Above-average cross-cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
Ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment.
 
To Apply:
Cover letter explaining your interest in participating in the fellowship and clearly stating your period of availability. Your letter should also indicate your preference for a home office fellowship or an  overseas fellowship (if one is available), and also how you heard about the Global Law and Development Fellowship
Resume
Unofficial graduate transcript
Employee application form (available from the Tetra Tech DPK website, www. dpkconsulting.com)
Contact information for three professional or academic references
Writing sample in English (5 pages or less).
 
Please submit application materials to resume@dpkconsulting.com referencing the job code or title in the subject line. 
 
Timeline:
Application deadline is November 12, 2010 at 5pm PDT 
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and we expect the first round of offers to be made by November 30, 2010
Finalists will be kept on a roster and may be contacted over the course of 2010-2011 school year as additional positions become available
We regret that due to a very large number of applicants, applications may not be acknowledged and non-selected candidates will not be notified. No phone calls, please.
 
Tetra Tech DPK is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations - in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial, and cultural groups. Tetra Tech DPK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.