ROLI Latin America - Senior Program Manager CGP
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ROLI Latin America - Senior Program Manager CGP

Washington, DC, USAReq #1712

Monday, August 26, 2024

The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.

The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.

The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA's wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for an understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards of program management for a portfolio of ABA programs in the Center for Global Programs. The Senior Program Manager will also contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards and is viewed proficient/expert in technical subject matter(s) and in program management within the organization and across program management disciplines - full-cycle program management, technical approach, start-up/close-out processes, country registration, budgeting and partnership development.

Principal Duties/Job ResponsibilitiesProject Management

• Leads theory of change and work plan development, activity budgeting, and monthly and annual oversight of all programs within a program management unit, ensuring adherence to programmatic and financial award requirements.
• Develops and implements MEL components in coordination with the MEL team.
• Manages expenditures, pipelines, annual and life-of-program spending, ensuring adherence to donor and ABA policies.
• Leads and trains both DC and field-based teams on procurement processes.

Business Development

• Leads the overall proposal development process for large programs.
• Leads the cultivation of existing and new donor and key partner relationships in DC.
• Leads coordination efforts with stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Contributes to current and future programming through technical and operational approaches.

Other Tasks

• Manages program staff based in Washington, DC.
• Applies do no harm principles in the program or country of operations.
• Coordinates with communications and outreach departments.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Bachelor's degree and at least eight (8) years of program management experience; OR Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school or master's degree and at least six (6) years of program management experience.
• At least four (4) years of previous supervisory experience.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Degree in international development or any other discipline relevant to the work of American Bar Association - Rule of Law Initiative.
• Previous work experience in managing international development and human rights programs.
• Knowledge of relevant region/country.
• Experience of managing programs in relevant region/country.
• Interest in and commitment to rule of law, democracy and governance, human rights, gender equality and social inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, knowledge management, and communication skills.
• Effective time management and a strong ability to multi-task.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills and familiarity with social media.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Language proficiency in one or more other languages.

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Other details

• Job Family: CGP Program
• Pay Type: Salary
• Min Hiring Rate: $101,040.00
• Max Hiring Rate: $124,195.00

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