The American Bar Association Center for Human Rights is the Association’s focal entity for critical human rights concerns in the United States and around the world. The Center is seeking a Program Officer to assist with day-to-day administration and regional programmatic support for regions including but not limited to Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Eurasia, and Asia.
Principal Duties/Job Responsibilities **
- Assists in the creation of elementary aspects of work plan development and tracks all aspects of program implementation.
- Participates in the development of projects and supports budgetary requirements.
- Assists in the preparation and editing reports to and for donors.
- Provides support to and is accountable for logistical arrangements for domestic and international events and is accountable for the preparation of relevant briefing materials.
- Provides support in the development of M&E plans and programs
- 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 Program initiatives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Education, Qualifications, Experience
- Internet Research and Writing Skills is a must.
- Analytical problem-solving ability, self-direction, project experience.
- Experience in Int’l Development and/or knowledge of the region.
- A Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of work experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications & Interests
- Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
- Previous work experience overseas.
- Proficiency, if not fluency, in one or more of the host country’s official languages.
- Previous work experience in a not-for-profit, association, and/or NGO setting.
How to apply
Applicants should send a detailed cover letter, resume or CV (include language capabilities), three references, and writing sample of no more than 5 pages
How to apply:
https://us59.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/aba/Posting/View/1343