Project Coordinator (Timor-Leste) At American Bar Association

Job Title

Project Coordinator (Timor-Leste)

Work Status

Consultancy (expected 3 months, with possibility of extension)

Location

Dili, Timor-Leste

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel in country for in-person meetings (dependent on COVID-19 restrictions)

Expected Start Date

For immediate hire (expected start date in September 2021)

Closing Date

Applications accepted on a rolling basis through August 27, 2021

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a short-term consultant to support the Legal Reform Fund’s (LRF) work in Timor-Leste. LRF is a global three-year project supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) to address barriers to women’s full and effective participation in economic life in five key areas. These include access to institutions; removing employment barriers; property acquisition, ownership, and management; building credit; and ability to travel.

This short-term consultant position will support LRF program activities on the ground in Timor-Leste in coordination with a U.S-based team composed of ABA ROLI staff and pro bono attorneys. Program activities include preparing a comprehensive report on women’s economic status in Timor-Leste covering both opportunities and barriers, and technical assistance based on the report findings.

About ABA ROLI:

For 30 years, the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) has worked in more than 100 countries to strengthen legal institutions, support legal professionals, foster respect for human rights, and advance public understanding of the law and citizen rights. In collaboration with government agencies, the judiciary, lawyers, bar associations, legislatures, and civil society, we design programs that are responsive to local needs and that prioritize sustainable solutions to pressing rule of law challenges.

For more information onABA ROLI, please visit: https://www.americanbar.org/advocacy/rule_of_law/about.html

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with an assessment team composed of ABA-ROLI staff located in Washington D.C. and pro bono volunteers.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Support the development of a research methodology tailored to Timor-Leste for the assessment.
• Map key stakeholders, including but not limited to, local civil society organizations, issue-area experts, politicians, and policymakers.
• Build relationships and conduct in-person meetings with key informants and stakeholders.
• Responsible for logistical arrangements related to organizing and carrying out workshops, key informant interviews, and focus groups on the ground in Timor-Leste.
• Support the implementation of technical assistance.
• Document metrics for the monitoring and evaluation plan related to Timor-Leste and prepare inputs for reports as required.
• Responsible for managing a budget and tracking expenses in compliance with ABA ROLI and donor policies as it relates to program activities on the ground in Timor-Leste.
• Aid in the development of an online-based learning group centered on LRF program areas of focus.

Required Qualifications

• Experience and expressed interest in working on issues related to women’s economic empowerment.
• University degree in a relevant subject such as law, gender studies, development studies, sociology, public policy, etc.
• 4-6 years of work experience.
• Familiarity with the local context and the regulatory environment in Timor-Leste.
• Experience in program implementation and management throughout its life cycle.
• Effective project management skills (e.g., ability to support multiple priorities, adapt to evolving project/work needs, and deliver timely results).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in working with external partners.
• Experience in designing and facilitating training and workshops.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Google Workspace (Google Drive, Documents, and Spreadsheets), and remote communication tools.
• Professional level written and verbal English and Tetum or Portuguese.
• Must have authorization to work in Timor-Leste.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with local and global nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Proven writing ability and experience with authoring reports or assessments.
• Experience in conducting interviews and leading focus groups.
• Experience with data analysis and monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in the development and management of a budget.

Please note that this position is being advertised in tandem with an Assessment Coordinator & Lead Writer position. Individuals/organizations are welcome to submit proposals for one or both positions.

To apply, please submit a resume/CV, as well as a brief (maximum one-page) statement of interest that includes:

• Availability and level of effort anticipated
• Compensation requirements
• Description of approach and relevant experience

Applications should be submitted to: with position title(s) in the subject line. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis through August 31, 2021. This email address should also be used for any questions relevant to this posting.

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its programming. Individuals identifying as from marginalized, vulnerable, or underrepresented populations/communities are especially encouraged to apply.