ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in over 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has an annual budget of over $40 million andnearly 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.
JOB SUMMARY
ABA ROLI’s Middle East & North Africa Divsion is seeking a Program Associate to work in its Washington, DC office. The Program Associate assists in the design and development of programs, projects and activities of the entity. The Program Associate is responsible for the implementation of programs and projects under the supervision of the program director or manager. He or she is held accountable for the successful execution of assigned programs/projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the program officers and managers of overseas grant-funded programs;
- Ensures compliance with organization and donor regulations and policies;
- Develops, monitors and revises program budgets and monitors monthly finance expenditures from overseas programs;
- Assists with drafting programmatic reports for funders;
- Provides administrative backstopping for DC office and overseas offices, including coordination of travel arrangements, contracting processes, and submission and review of expense reports;
- Assists with program outreach by drafting brief program highlights for web-based content;
- Tracks a wide range of information;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience);
- Project experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting;
- Analytical problem-solving ability and the ability to work independently;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Research and writing skills;
- International experience and knowledge of the region, especially Middle East, preferred;
- Knowledge of one or more of the languages of the region is helpful;
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and internet research skills;
- Experience with financial management of grant-funded programs is preferred.
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