Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017
ABA ROLI is a non-profit organization that implements legal reform programs in roughly 50 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 500 professional staff work¬ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi¬zations, including human rights groups.
ABA ROLI seeks a skilled Program Associate to temporarily support the ongoing management and implementation of ABA ROLI’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) programs. This is a temporary assignment, spanning 10-12 weeks and beginning immediately. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the program officers and managers of overseas grant-funded programs;
- Develops, monitors and revises program budgets; monitors monthly finance expenditures from overseas programs;
- Prepares spending projections for overseas programs
- Provides administrative backstopping for field-based programs, including contracting processes and submission and review of expense reports;
- Ensures compliance with organization and donor regulations/policies;
- Tracks a wide range of information, including payments, expense reports, contracts, and consultant information.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; Strong written and verbal communication;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Demonstrated research and writing skills;
- Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently;
- Working knowledge of detailed internet research and Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel;
- International experience and knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa region preferred;
- Knowledge of one or more regional languages helpful;
- Experience with financial management of grant-funded programs preferred.
How to apply:
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up with candidates who are selected for interviews. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and this position may be filled prior to the close date.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and updated CV tohttps://www.devex.com/jobs/program-associate-middle-east-and-north-africa-temporary-498311