Country Director, Kazakhstan

ABA Rule of Law Initiative

Location:

Kazakhstan (Almaty)

Website:

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

Email:

jobs@americanbar.org

Apply online:

Click here to apply online for this position >>

Description:

This position is based in Kazakhstan and manages programs for Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

Overall field responsibility for in-country programs, including grant-funded programs, implemented overseas; manages international and local staff; identifies program methodologies and develops long-term and short-term strategies and work plans to improve the rule of law in the country of responsibility. Implements, monitors and evaluates in-country programs and activities. Responsible for financial oversight of all programs and for donor relations in-country. In cooperation with Washington, DC-based program staff, drafts grant proposals and undertakes fundraising in-country.

Qualification:

Qualifications: Must have a JD and 7 years or master's and 10 years relevant experience, including some international experience. Experience in working with USG funded programs preferred. Experience or knowledge of legal reform issues in region. Language proficiency required or extremely helpful. The successful Country Director will have substantial development project management experience and will have previously worked as a Country Director or in an equivalent leadership position. Experience working with donors/host governments on development programs is required. The Country Director must be fluent in English.

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.