ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 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:
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Long Term Volunteer Legal Specialist to serve as program manager and head of office for a 9 month Defense Advocacy Program. This will be a full-time pro bono position based in Skopje, Macedonia, with occasional travel throughout the country. Legal Specialists receive stipends for lodging, meals, and health insurance, and are also covered by emergency medical evacuation insurance.
- See more at: http://reliefweb.int/job/607328/program-director-macedonia-pro-bono-legal-specialist#sthash.Kjkvmnor.dpufABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 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:
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Long Term Volunteer Legal Specialist to serve as program manager and head of office for a 9 month Defense Advocacy Program. This will be a full-time pro bono position based in Skopje, Macedonia, with occasional travel throughout the country. Legal Specialists receive stipends for lodging, meals, and health insurance, and are also covered by emergency medical evacuation insurance.
- See more at: http://reliefweb.int/job/607328/program-director-macedonia-pro-bono-legal-specialist#sthash.Kjkvmnor.dpufABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 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:
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Long Term Volunteer Legal Specialist to serve as program manager and head of office for a 9 month Defense Advocacy Program. This will be a full-time pro bono position based in Skopje, Macedonia, with occasional travel throughout the country. Legal Specialists receive stipends for lodging, meals, and health insurance, and are also covered by emergency medical evacuation insurance.
- See more at: http://reliefweb.int/job/607328/program-director-macedonia-pro-bono-legal-specialist#sthash.Kjkvmnor.dpuf
Description
ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 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.
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Long Term Volunteer Legal Specialist to serve as program manager and head of office for a 9 month Defense Advocacy Program. This will be a full-time pro bono position based in Skopje, Macedonia, with occasional travel throughout the country. Legal Specialists receive stipends for lodging, meals, and health insurance, and are also covered by emergency medical evacuation insurance.
Requirements
- Must have JD and criminal justice experience. Practice as a public defender is a plus;
- Prior experience implementing US government technical assistance programs and training programs preferred;
- Prior experience running international programs in the field preferred;
- Experience or interest in program development preferred;
- Strong managerial, administrative, and communication skills required;
- Be willing to commit to 3-9 months of service; and
- Fluency in English required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee program activities and office management;
- Manage relations with donors, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders;
- Develop and implement long- and short-term strategies, work plans, and activities;
- Manage a team of two local staff;
- Develop and implement trainings on a variety of trial skills topics;
- Develop and implement training of the trainers workshop and sustainability plan for curriculum;
- Facilitate mock trail competitions and roundtable meetings for stakeholders;
- Oversee court monitoring project implemented by subgrantee;
- Cultivate relationships with potential donors and work on new program proposals as needed;
- Conduct financial oversight; and
- Provide administrative, logistical, and financial support related to the program.
Deadline: 31 January 2014
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