ABA ROLI is seeking a Program Director for its Libya SIDA-funded project “Promoting the Rule of Law”. The Program Director will be responsible for major program implementation, management and oversight of strategic and tactical elements of the program in the country. The position is currently based in Tunis, Tunisia and reports to the Libya Country Director. Although this is a senior post which includes management responsibilities, the occupant will directly implement program activities with the support of our local staff with specialized expertise. Program elements include clinical legal education, women and the law, prosecutorial training and capacity building for the supreme judicial council.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned programs and that all programmatic requirements are being met/exceeded according the ABA, ROLI, and grantor requirements.
· Accountable for all timely, accurate, and compliant in-country programmatic monitoring and reporting.
· Oversees and is accountable for the development and deployment of substantive programming and activities, including, but not limited to, project work plans, managing/assisting volunteer legal specialists and consultants, and convening, organizing and participating in training opportunities within the host country.
· Establishes and enhances effective collaboration and relationships with local entities and other development partners (e.g., local bar association, law schools, NGO’s, governmental agencies, etc.) to fulfill program objectives within cost constraints and garner additional funding from partners.
· Maintains proactive communications with the Country Director and ROLI leadership to ensure timely and accurate updates on programs’ activities, achievements, and shortcomings. In area where program shortcomings are identified, creates and implements corrective action plans to improve performance against standards.
· Assists in identifying best practices derived from lessons learned.
· Collaborates with the Country Director and local authorities to ensure that all programs and operations are compliant with all local laws/regulations and, if required, have received all regulatory licensing/registrations prior to offering the programs.
· Ensures compliance with all donor, ABA, federal, state, and local laws/regulations while managing the program(s). Ensures personal and program compliance with the FCPA.
· Provides leadership, coaching, counseling, feedback, performance appraisal, and, where appropriate, applies corrective actions to an assigned team.
· Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Possession of a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and at least seven (7) years’ experience in program management or business operations which must have included international experience; OR, Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least ten (10) years’ experience in program management or business operations which must have included international experience. NOTE: If law degree is from a non-U.S. law school, the degree program may not be required to be an ABA-accredited law school if the incumbent is not a U.S. citizen.
· Previous experience managing U.S. Government, USAID, NGO, or other similarly funded international grant programs.
· Previous experience in implementing international donor-supported programs which must have included responsibilities for supervision of a team, financial management, and compliance.
· Fluency in English in order to meet the technical and managerial requirements of the program and donor requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Previous experience working for an association, NGO, or other not- for-profit entity.
· Experience with clinical legal education and/or legal professional associations.
· Previous experience implementing programs in Libya or another transitional context preferred.
· Particularly strong political and diplomatic skills.
· Arabic language skills.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up with candidates who are selected for interviews. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and this position may be filled prior to the close date.
