United States of America: ABA ROLI Program Officer, Europe and Eurasia

JOB SUMMARY

ABA ROLI seeks qualified candidates for a full-time program officer in the Europe and Eurasia division. The position will focus on supporting and managing U.S. government-funded grant programs based in the Balkan region, as well as supporting other portfolios as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assists in the creation of elementary aspects of work plan development and tracks all aspects of program implementation.

· Participates in the development of proposals and supporting budgetary requirements.

· Provides support to the recruitment of workshop faculty and short- and long-term experts within an assigned area.

· Assists in the preparation and editing reports to and for funders.

· Accompanies study tours and assist with program organization and activities and supports the tour leader.

· Provides support to and is accountable for logistical arrangements for domestic and international events and is accountable for the preparation of relevant briefing materials.

· May participate in ABA ROLI representation domestically.

· Provides support in the development of M&E plans and programs

· Participates in the preparation of information and materials provided to donors.

· Assigns, coordinates, and participates in research activities as assigned.

· Assists in all compliance efforts with ABA and other donor policies, practices, procedures, and regulations.

· Accountable for adherence to and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act [FCPA].

· Monitors program finances and expenses, and updates funding charts.

· Conducts research related to ROLI initiatives.

· Performs other related duties as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.

· At least two (2) years of work experience in a program management capacity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.

· Previous work experience in program or project management, including creating and monitoring budgets, drafting and editing reports, managing subgrants, and ensuring compliance with organization or donor policies.

· Previous experience developing grant proposals.

· Previous work experience in a not-for-profit, association, and/or NGO setting.

*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.*

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 40 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 400 professional staff work­ing 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 organi­zations, including human rights groups.

Please submit a CV and cover letter on our website here.