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Country Director, Dominican Republic

Organization:
ABA Rule of Law Initiative
Location:
Dominican Republic (N/A)
Website:
www.abarol.org
Email:
jobs@americanbar.org
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Description:

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (“ABA ROLI”) seeks a full-time Country Director, who will manage an anticipated anti-human trafficking program in the Dominican Republic (“DR”). The Country Director will lead the office in the following activities:

  • Provide overall field responsibility for the DR program;
  • Manage international and local staff;
  • Identify program methodologies and help to develop long- and short-term strategies and work plans to improve the rule of law in the DR;
  • Implement, monitor and evaluate the DR program and related activities;
  • Conduct financial oversight of the program and lead donor relations in the DR;
  • Draft grant proposals and undertake fundraising in the DR.

Qualification:

Requires a doctoral degree (J.D., Ph.D.) and 7 years of relevant professional experience or master's degree and 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the field of human trafficking. Additional job requirements include: professional fluency (oral and written) in English and Spanish, interpersonal skills, management abilities, and strong communication skills. Preferred candidates will also have experience in international project management in Latin America.