United States of America: Program Associate, Asia (Staff)

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 20 Nov 2014

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 Program Associate for its Asia Division. This will be a full-time position based in Washington, D.C.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the program officers and managers of overseas grant-funded programs;
• Helps create, monitor and revise program budgets;
• Drafts reports for fund providers;
• Provides administrative backstopping for field-based programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Research and writing skills;
• Analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to work independently;
• International experience and knowledge of the region, especially East Asia, preferred;
• Knowledge of one or more of the languages of the region (specifically Chinese, Mongolian, or Korean) helpful;
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet research skills;
• Experience with financial management of grant-funded programs helpful.

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.

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