ABA ROLI Technical Manager 2 – Kazakhstan at American Bar Association

The Technical Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all activities falling under Objective 2 – Strengthening legal environment for civil society a five-year USAID-funded rule of law program in Kazakhstan. The Technical Manager oversees the work of the technical experts, legal program coordinator and works closely with the MEL Manager on data collection, evaluation, and learning throughout the program. The Technical Manager also works with Communication Specialist to draft information for statements, press releases and welcome speeches and other communication materials. The Technical Manager will report directly to the Chief of Party.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead technical oversight, partner coordination, and implementation of activities under a designated program objective (Objective 2 – Strengthening Legal environment for civil society);

• Develop analysis, recommendations, and research regarding draft or enacted legislation;

• Work directly with technical experts to design baseline assessments, workshops, trainings, round tables, study tours, etc.;

• Prepare and organize meetings with partner organizations;

• Contribute to drafting annual work plans;

• Collect and analyze program monitoring data and evaluation, including gender;

• Development progress reports;

• In relation to MEL activities, together with MEL Manager and Technical Coordinators, to ensure that MEL Plan is integrated into general activity implementation. When applicable, Technical manager will conduct data collection, consultations and interviews;

• Maintain professional relationships with international and donor organizations in the country to avoid duplicating activities and ensure effective cooperation;

• Replace technical managers responsible for other objectives under RLP during vacation and sick leaves;

• Oversee the work of the Legal Program Coordinator/Assistant;

• Development of the first drafts of statements, press releases and welcome speeches for all events;

• Participate in program-related meetings and events with beneficiaries as an official ABA ROLI representative;

• Support growth and program development;

• Help build positive relations within the team and external parties;

• Perform other relevant duties as required;

Skill and Educational Requirements:

• At least 5-7 years of experience related to the rule of law, working on civil society, in Kazakhstan;

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience;

• Knowledge of public policy and/or rule of law development principles and approaches;

• Political Science or public policy degree; Law degree is a plus;

• Experience planning and coordinating training events, developing resource materials;

• Fluency in English and Russian required; Kazakh is a plus;