Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Dec 2018
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 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.
For more information about what we do at ABA ROLI please visit: https://www.americanbar.org/advocacy/rule_of_law/about.html
JOB SUMMARY:
Interns for ABA ROLI will work with program staff of their assigned division to gain an understanding of international development programs and international rule of law issues.
Although this is an unpaid position, interns at ABA ROLI are eligible for a wide variety of perks and learning opportunities including:
- Transportation reimbursement up to $15.00/day
- Field trips to D.C. legal destinations such as the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Supreme Court, and Library of Congress
- Brown-bag lunches with ABA ROLI staff and guest speakers
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting the ROLI E&E team with monitoring and evaluation
QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in International Development, Political Science, International Relations, Eastern European studies, or related field
- Strong data entry skills;
- Demonstrated interest, experience, or coursework related to monitoring and evaluation for international development preferred;
- Proficiency with MS Office;
How to apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and your estimated availability to jobs@americanbar.org. Please list any foreign language proficiencies in your resume and state in your cover letter why you believe that you are qualified for this position. Finalists will be required to provide a writing sample.
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.
