Terms of Reference: Program Officer, Timor-Leste (Consultant)
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Job Title |
Program Officer (Timor-Leste) |
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Work Status |
Consultancy (full time, expected 12 months) |
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Location |
Dili, Timor-Leste |
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Travel Requirements |
Willingness to travel for in-person meetings (dependent on COVID-19 restrictions) |
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Expected Start Date |
For immediate hire (expected start date in September 2022) |
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Closing Date |
Applications accepted on a rolling basis through August 23, 2022 |
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a motivated legal or gender specialist to join a global team as a Program Officer (consultant position) supporting 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 position offers a unique opportunity to support the development and implementation of a women’s economic empowerment program in Timor-Leste focused on delivering technical assistance to key government and institutional actors. This consultant position will be responsible for on the ground program implementation including executing technical assistance activities, budgeting and financial management, and program monitoring and evaluation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works closely with a team comprised of ABA ROLI staff located in Washington DC, Dili and Jakarta-based consultants, and pro bono attorneys. Reporting directly to a DC-based Program Director.
- Participate in weekly team meetings.
- Support the Timor-Leste Program Manager in outreach efforts and in building partnerships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to, the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Secretary of State for Equality and Inclusion, issue-area experts, policymakers, local civil society organizations, and universities.
- Support the development and implementation of substantive programming and activities such as training workshops, legal clinics, stakeholder consultations, and direct support to relevant government agencies.
- Leads logistics for in-country events, including procurement of venues, caterers, translation/interpretation, and other related services.
- Coordinates travel arrangements including hotel reservations, transportation, and any necessary documentation.
- Tracks expenses in compliance with ABA ROLI and donor policies as it relates to program activities on the ground in Timor-Leste.
- Support Program Manager in budget review and financial reporting.
- Contributes to program reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including drafting or editing technical sections of donor reports and documenting metrics for program monitoring and evaluation.
- Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and expressed interest in working on issues related to women’s economic empowerment and legal reform.
- University degree in law, gender studies, development studies, public policy, finance, management, or another relevant field.
- 4-6 years of experience in law, public policy, development, or a related field with demonstrated expertise in human rights and in gender issues.
- Familiarity with the local political, cultural, and legal context and regulatory environment in Timor-Leste.
- Experience working with government and other key stakeholders in Timor-Leste.
- Ability to travel within Timor-Leste and internationally (dependent on COVID-19 restrictions).
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of gender equality and social inclusion and inclusive programmatic approach.
- Effective project management skills (e.g., ability to support multiple priorities, adapt to evolving project/work needs, and deliver timely results).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and remote communication tools such as Zoom.
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tetum or Portuguese.
- Must have authorization to work in Timor-Leste.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in law, gender studies, development studies, sociology, public policy, or another relevant field.
- Experience supporting implementation of programs by international non-governmental, governmental, or inter-governmental organizations.
- Proficiency in economic/financial sector issues related to gender.
- Demonstrated leadership in the civil society or governmental sector at any level.
- Aptitude for working with marginalized or vulnerable populations, including those with special needs, minority groups, and Indigenous communities.
- Familiarity with legal research, legislative or policy drafting, and/or strategic litigation.
ABOUT ABA ROLI
The mission of ABA ROLI is to promote justice, economic opportunity, and human dignity through the rule of law. For more than 30 years in over 100 countries, ABA ROLI has worked to strengthen legal institutions, to support legal professionals, to foster respect for human rights, and to advance public understanding of the law and citizen rights. In collaboration with our in-country partners, we design programs that are responsive to local needs and that prioritize sustainable solutions to pressing rule of law challenges.
For more information on ABA ROLI, please visit:
https://www.americanbar.org/
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume to
roliglobalprogramsdivision@
Terms of Reference: Program Associate, Timor-Leste (Consultant)
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Job Title |
Program Associate (Timor-Leste) |
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Work Status |
Consultancy (part time, expected 12 months) |
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Location |
Dili, Timor-Leste |
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Travel Requirements |
Willingness to travel for in-person meetings (dependent on COVID-19 restrictions) |
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Expected Start Date |
For immediate hire (expected start date in September 2022) |
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Closing Date |
Applications accepted on a rolling basis through August 23, 2022 |
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a motivated Program Associate (consultant position) 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 position offers a unique opportunity to support the development and implementation of a women’s economic empowerment program in Timor-Leste focused on delivering technical assistance to key government and institutional actors. This consultant position will support on the ground program implementation in the areas of logistics, financial tracking, program monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works closely with a team comprised of ABA ROLI staff located in Washington DC, Dili and Jakarta-based consultants, and pro bono attorneys. Reporting directly to a DC-based Program Director.
- Participate in weekly team meetings.
- Support the Timor-Leste Program Manager and Officer in outreach efforts and in building partnerships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to, the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Secretary of State for Equality and Inclusion, issue-area experts, policymakers, local civil society organizations, and universities.
- Support the Timor-Leste Program Manager and Officer in the implementation of substantive programming and activities such as training workshops, clinics, stakeholder consultations, and direct support to relevant government agencies.
- Support logistics for in-country events, including procurement of venues, caterers, translation/interpretation, transportation, and other related services.
- Tracks expenses in compliance with ABA ROLI and donor policies as it relates to program activities on the ground in Timor-Leste.
- Contributes to program reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including drafting or editing technical sections of donor reports and collecting documentation or metrics for program monitoring and evaluation
- Serve as a translator or interpreter for Tetum to English as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and expressed interest in working on issues related to women’s economic empowerment and legal reform.
- University degree in law, gender studies, development studies, public policy, finance, management, or another relevant field.
- 2-3 years of experience in law, public policy, development, or a related field with demonstrated expertise in human rights and in gender issues.
- Familiarity with the local political, cultural, and legal context and regulatory environment in Timor-Leste.
- Experience working with government and other key stakeholders in Timor-Leste.
- Ability to travel within Timor-Leste and internationally (dependent on COVID-19 restrictions).
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of gender equality and social inclusion and inclusive programmatic approach.
- Effective project management skills (e.g., ability to support multiple priorities, adapt to evolving project/work needs, and deliver timely results).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and remote communication tools such as Zoom.
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tetum or Portuguese.
- Must have authorization to work in Timor-Leste.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in law, gender studies, development studies, sociology, public policy, or another relevant field.
- Experience working with international non-governmental, governmental, or civil society organizations.
- Interest in working with marginalized or vulnerable populations, including those with special needs, minority groups, and Indigenous communities
- Familiarity with legal research, legislative or policy drafting, and/or strategic litigation.
ABOUT ABA ROLI
The mission of ABA ROLI is to promote justice, economic opportunity, and human dignity through the rule of law. For more than 30 years in over 100 countries, ABA ROLI has worked to strengthen legal institutions, to support legal professionals, to foster respect for human rights, and to advance public understanding of the law and citizen rights. In collaboration with our in-country partners, we design programs that are responsive to local needs and that prioritize sustainable solutions to pressing rule of law challenges.
For more information on ABA ROLI, please visit:
https://www.americanbar.org/
TO APPLY
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