Country: United States of America
Closing date: 16 Aug 2016
The American Bar Association (ABA) Center for Human Rights and Rule of Law Initiative are seeking to hire a staff attorney to join their joint Justice Works Program.
The Program Manager will be responsible for implementing core programmatic activities, including but not limited to the following: convening an Advisory Council of international experts and advocates; identifying and conducting outreach in potential focus countries; identifying and recruiting pro bono technical experts for the Justice Works Program; curating the Justice Works site with resources and information; identifying sub-awardees and overseeing sub-awards to local civil society.
The Program: Violence against the LGBTI community is a global phenomenon. Failures to investigate or prosecute such attacks violate the rights of the victims and signal government tolerance for crimes against LGBTI persons. This impunity increases the vulnerability of the LGBTI community to additional violence and prevents effective coordination and partnership between LGBTI civil society and government allies. The Justice Works Program is a new global program to reduce impunity for bias-motivated violence against LGBTI persons by enhancing the capacity of governmental and non-governmental organizations to bring perpetrators to justice. It will provide technical assistance and expertise in individual cases where the community is seeking justice and in support of broader campaigns to increase the willingness and capacity of government officials to prevent, investigate, and prosecute violence against LGBTI persons.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages the day-to-day organization and implementation of one or more programs or projects, including planning projects, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with ABA policies.
- Advises member leaders on strategy and procedures, including analysis of opportunities and risks, to ensure projects move forward in a productive manner.
- Serves as principal point of contact for projects, both internally and externally. Initiates regular communications with member leaders and staff, including reporting on progress and results.
- Coordinates with other interested entities on joint projects, proactively seeking both internal and external partners. This responsibility may include solicitation and management of sponsorship revenue.
- Supervises one or more staff members, directly or indirectly, as appropriate to the project. Responsibilities may include recruitment, orientation, ongoing mentoring and annual performance evaluations.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)
- Four years relevant work experience;
- Management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting to include analytical problem solving ability and programmatic and policy development;
- Some research and writing skills, substantive budgeting experience;
- Meeting planning experience a must;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years of relevant experience in international human rights, with an emphasis on the basic rights of LGBTI persons*;*
Experience supporting community-based organizations to engage with government actors, and vice versa;
Ability to work independently, set priorities and strategies with limited oversight, and collaborate with others; experience in program management and communications;
Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills;
JD or LLM or equivalent degree required;
How to apply:
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.**