Technical Manager responsible for Objective 2 – Strengthening legal environment for civil society
Rule of Law Program in Kazakhstan, based in Astana
The Technical Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all activities falling under Objective 2, strengthening the legal environment for civil society, a five-year USAID-funded rule of law program in Kazakhstan. The Technical Manager oversees the work of the technical experts and legal program coordinator, as well as works closely with the MEL Manager on data collection, evaluation, and learning throughout the program. Technical Manager also works with the Communication Specialist to draft information for statements, press releases, welcome speeches, and other communication materials. Technical Manager will report directly to the Chief of Party.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead technical oversight, partner coordination, and implementation of activities under a designated program objective (Objective 2 – Strengthening Legal environment for civil society);
• Develop analysis, recommendations, and research regarding draft or enacted legislation;
• Work directly with technical experts to design baseline assessments, workshops, trainings, round tables, study tours, etc.;
• Prepare and organize meetings with partner organizations;
• Contribute to drafting annual work plans;
• Collect and analyze program monitoring data and evaluation, including gender;
• Development progress reports;
• Together with MEL Manager and Technical Coordinators, ensure that MEL Plan is integrated into general activity implementation. When applicable, Technical Manager will conduct data collection, consultations, and interviews;
• Maintain professional relationships with international and donor organizations in the country to avoid duplicating activities and ensure effective cooperation;
• Replace Technical Managers responsible for other objectives under RLP during vacation and sick leaves;
• Oversee the work of the Legal Program Coordinator/Assistant responsible for Objective 2;
• Development of first drafts of statements, press releases, and welcome speeches for all events;
• Participate in program-related meetings and events with beneficiaries as an official ABA ROLI representative;
• Support program growth and development;
• Help build positive relations within the team and external parties;
• Perform other relevant duties as required;
Skill and Educational Requirements:
• At least 5-7 years of experience with international development programs related to the rule of law, working on civil society legal issues, or the justice sector in Kazakhstan;
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience;
• Knowledge of public policy and/or rule of law development principles and approaches;
• Political Science or public policy degree; Law degree is a plus;
• Experience planning and coordinating training events, developing resource materials;
• Fluency in English and Russian required; Kazakh is a plus;
How to apply
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to ee-recruitment@americanbar.org.