ABA-ROLI Program Officer – Middle East & North Africa At American Bar Association

This position monitors international technical assistance programs and provides advanced administrative and financial support to Program Manager and field-based staff. Creates and edits reports to and for funders.

Principal Duties/Job Responsibilities
Assists in the creation of elementary aspects of work plan development and tracks all aspects of program implementation
Participates in the development of proposals and supporting budgetary requirements
Provides support to the recruitment of workshop faculty and short- and long-term experts within an assigned area
Assists in the preparation and editing reports to and for funders
Accompanies study tours and assist with program organization and activities and supports the tour leader. Provides support to and is accountable for logistical arrangements for domestic and international events and is accountable for the preparation of relevant briefing materials
May participate in ABA ROLI representation domestically
Provides support in the development of M&E plans and programs
Participates in the preparation of information and materials provided to donors
Assigns, coordinates, and participates in research activities as assigned
Assists in all compliance efforts with ABA and other donor policies, practices, procedures, and regulations
Accountable for adherence to and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act [FCPA]
Monitors program finances and expenses, and updates funding charts. Conducts research related to ROLI initiatives
Performs other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications and Interests Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
At least two (2) years of work experience in a program management capacity

Preferred Qualifications and Interests
Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
Previous work experience overseas.
Proficiency, if not fluency, in French and/or Arabic.
Previous work experience in a not-for-profit, association, and/or NGO setting.