Country Director, Tunisia

ABA Rule of Law Initiative

Location:

Tunisia (Tunis)

Website:

http://apps.americanbar.org/rol/

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 to manage a Rule of Law Assistance Program in Tunisia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with legal development. Experience working with civil society organizations including bar associations, and on judicial development is desired.

The Country Director has overall field responsibility for in-country programs implemented overseas. Primary duties require the Country Director to manage all aspects of program development and program implementation, including developing long and short-term strategies and workplans and implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities. The Country Director will be responsible for management of program budget and finance issues; management of international and national staff; coordination with USG donors and other international implementers; and for maintaining and cultivating relations with non-USG donors in-country. The Country Director reports to the MENA Division Director.

Qualification:

• JD or Ph.D preferred
• 10 years professional experience including 5 years experience in developing and or administering rule of law programs.
• Experience with interactive training methodology
• Project management and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Experience working on US government-funded programs and Arabic and French language skills a plus.

Application: please visit http://www2.americanbar.org/hr/default.aspx to apply. All applicants for regular full-time employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up with candidates who are selected for interviews.