The American Bar Association Center for Human Rights is the Association’s focal entity for critical human rights concerns in the United States and around the world. The Center is seeking a Program Assistant to assist with day to day administration and regional programmatic support.
The Program Officer works in conjunction with regional staff attorneys to provide substantial research and case management support to regional portfolios, provide programmatic monitoring and evaluation, in addition to advanced budget and financial management assistance.
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 projects and supports budgetary requirements.
Assists in the preparation and editing reports to and for donors.
Provides support to and is accountable for logistical arrangements for domestic and
international events and is accountable for the preparation of relevant briefing materials.
Provides support in the development of M&E plans and programs
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 Program initiatives.
Performs other related duties as required.
Basic Qualifications & Interests (BQIs)
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 & Interests (PQIs)
Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
Previous work experience overseas.
Proficiency, if not fluency, in one or more of the host country’s official languages.
Previous work experience in a not-for-profit, association, and/or NGO setting.
As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of up 20% of the time.
This vacancy is archived.