ABA ROLI seeks a Program Director (PD) to
work on a judicial assessment and access to justice program in Syria. The
program director will be based in Berlin, Germany, and regularly travel to the
region to implement activities. The PD will be responsible and accountable for
program implementation, management and oversight of strategic and tactical
elements of the program. The PD will ensure compliance with all State
Department, ABA, federal, state, and local laws/regulations while managing the
program and ensure personal and program compliance with the FCPA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Day-to-day management of assigned programs and
that all programmatic requirements are being met/exceeded according the
ABA, ROLI, and grantor requirements. - Accountable for all timely, accurate, and
compliant in-country programmatic monitoring and reporting. - Oversees and is accountable for the development
and deployment of substantive programming and activities, including, but
not limited to, project work plans, managing/assisting volunteer legal
specialists and consultants, and convening, organizing and participating
in training opportunities within the host country. - Establishes and enhances effective collaboration
and relationships with local entities and other development partners
(e.g., local bar association, law schools, NGO’s, governmental agencies,
etc.) to fulfill program objectives within cost constraints and garner
additional funding from partners. - Maintains proactive communications with ROLI
leadership to ensure timely and accurate updates on programs’ activities,
achievements, and shortcomings. In area where program shortcomings are
identified, creates and implements corrective action plans to improve
performance against standards. - Assists in identifying best practices derived
from lessons learned. - Collaborates with local and D.C.-based staff and
local authorities to ensure that all programs and operations are compliant
with all local laws/regulations and, if required, have received all
regulatory licensing/registrations prior to offering the programs. - Ensures compliance with all donor, ABA, federal,
state, and local laws/regulations while managing the program(s). Ensures
personal and program compliance with the FCPA. - Provides leadership, coaching, counseling,
feedback, performance appraisal, and, where appropriate, applies
corrective actions to an assigned team. - Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and at least seven (7) years’ experience in program management or business operations which must have included international experience; OR,
Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least ten (10) years’ experience in program management or business operations which must have included international experience. NOTE: If law degree is from a non-U.S. law school, the degree program may not be required to be an ABA-accredited law school if the incumbent is not a U.S. citizen.
Previous experience managing U.S. Government, USAID, NGO, or other similarly funded international grant programs.
Previous experience in implementing international donor-supported programs which must have included responsibilities for supervision of a team, financial management, and compliance.
10 years of strong program management experience in relevant conflict contexts and issue areas; Experience implementing and overseeing grant-funded programs in complex, fluid, and remote-management contexts, preferred
Fluency in English (knowledge of Arabic or French is a plus); and
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to apply:
Please submit your application using this URL:
https://usr57.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/aba/Posting/View/967