Program Associate, Center for Human Rights

Job Description

Description:

The American Bar Association is seeking a Program Associate for their Center of Human Rights division. The Program Associate will assist in the design and development of programs, projects and activities of the entity. They are responsible for the implementation of programs and projects under the supervision of the program director or manager and are held accountable for the successful execution of assigned programs/projects.

Job Duties:

• Implements one or more programs or projects, includes participation in program/project planning, and ensuring compliance with ABA policies.
• Analyzes project/program performance throughout the process to ensure projects move forward in a productive manner.
• Serves as a point of contact for projects. Communicates with member leaders and staff, including reporting on progress and results.
• Coordinates with others on joint projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)
• Experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting.
• Analytical problem solving ability, self-direction, project experience, research and writing skills, and meeting planning experience.
• Fundraising or grant application experience is a plus.
• May be required to travel several times over a year.

Please apply here: https://usr56.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/aba/Posting/View/404

About the Organization

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 40 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 400 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, including human rights groups.