Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 Jan 2017
ABA ROLI is a non-profit program 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.
JOB SUMMARY: Short Term Legal Experts: Environmental Justice and Citizens’ Rights
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative seeks Short-Term Legal Experts to assist a newly established Bar organization working group focusing on environmental justice and rights. This working group will provide the initial leadership and training capacity for an Environmental Justice and Rights Initiative. This is a pro bono opportunity that will require short-term travel to the MENA region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct workshops for the working group on:
Creating the structural framework for the Initiative.
Developing a training of trainers program in support of the Initiative, to include:
the development of skills for conducting research on environmental issues;
the identification of specific environmental problems;
a review of law, regulations, and international norms that may apply;
the identification of key stakeholders;
the development of environmental justice and rights advocacy skills; and
the creation of workshop written materials.
Developing the criteria for selecting diverse trainers for the Initiative.
Create relevant guidelines and assistance tools for long-term use by the bar association in the continuation of the Initiative.
QUALIFICATIONS:
JD or foreign equivalent or other related advanced degree. A thorough knowledge of substantive environmental norms and environmental justice issues. At least 7 years of experience in developing, managing, and evaluating environmental justice/rights advocacy programs with the involvement of bar associations, lawyers, and/or civil society organizations. Prior experience in working on international technical assistance programs will be a distinct advantage.
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. https://www.devex.com/jobs/aba-roli-short-term-legal-expert-environmental-justice-and-citizens-right...