United States of America: ABA ROLI - Program Associate MENA

American Bar Association, ROLI

POSITION Description

TITLE: Program Associate, MENA

LOCATION: Washington, DC

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager, MENA

ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in over 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has an annual budget of over $40 million andnearly 700 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Associate assists in the design and development of programs, projects and activities of the entity; supports the program officers and managers of overseas grant-funded programs; develops, monitors and revises program budgets; assists with drafting programmatic reports for funders; provides administrative backstopping for DC office and overseas offices, including coordination of travel arrangements, contracting processes, and submission and review of expense reports; assists with program outreach by drafting brief program highlights for web-based content; ensures compliance with organization and donor regulations/policies; tracks a wide range of information; responsible for the implementation of programs and projects under the supervision of the program director or manager; held accountable for the successful execution of assigned programs/projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements one or more programs or projects, includes participation in program/project planning, and ensuring compliance with ABA policies;

• Analyzes project/program performance throughout the process to ensure projects move forward in a productive manner;

• Serves as a point of contact for projects. Communicates with member leaders and staff, including reporting on progress and results;

• Coordinates with others on joint projects;

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting;

• Analytical problem solving ability, self-direction, project experience, research and writing skills, and meeting planning experience;

• Fundraising or grant application experience is a plus.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• International experience and knowledge of the region, especially Middle east;

• Knowledge of one or more of the languages in the region helpful;

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and internet research skills;

• Experience with financial management of grant-funded programs helpful

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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.