CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: Libya
Closing date: 05 Oct 2014

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in over 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 Program Director will manage ABA ROLI’s Constitutional Dialogue Support Initiative in Libya. Working with the ABA ROLI country director, the program director will lead the implementation of an initiative supporting citizen participation in development of the constitution and related implementing legislation as well as the National Dialogue. The Program Director will also manage international and local staff and develop long-term and short-term strategies and work plans to implement assigned program. They are responsible for day-to-day program management and ensuring the program is progressing effectively and meeting all objectives. The position is full time and based in Tripoli, Libya.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage the assigned program, budget, staff, and program monitoring and evaluation;
• Ensure timely and well-informed program reporting for in-country activities;
• Oversee, help organize, and participate in substantive programming and activities, including developing and implementing project work plans, managing volunteer legal specialists and consultants, and convening and participating in trainings;
• Ensure effective collaboration with local partners and other development partners to achieve program objectives;
• Create and maintain strong relationships with local partners (e.g., local bar associations, law schools, NGOs, governmental entities), other international implementers, members of the international community, and current and potential field-based donors;
• Maintain regular communication with the Country Director and head office, providing updates on the program’s activities and achievements;
• Share program lessons to inform on-going program implementation and ensure that the program is implemented within budget and in compliance with the donor regulations.

Required Qualifications

• JD and at least 10 years of experience in international rule of law development program management, preferably in a post conflict setting;
• Ability to provide high-level strategic vision and leadership to senior technical program staff;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including written and oral English, in order to meet the technical and managerial requirements of the program;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple activities;
• Exceptional leadership in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of international donor supported programs, with skill in strategic planning, management, supervision and budgeting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant regional experience or work in developing countries;
• Expertise in constitutional law;
• Previous experience with donor funded democracy and governance programs;
• Fluency in Arabic.

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.

To apply, click here: https://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/329740