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HUMAN RIGHTS AND GENDER SPECIALIST, JORDAN

6:41:00 PM

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 50 countries around the world.  ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.
SUMMARY
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Human Rights and Gender Specialist to support its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and gender-focused programs.  The Human Rights Specialist will conduct training workshops and continuing legal education in these areas in cooperation with ABA ROLI’s local partners, including government and non-governmental organizations.  The Human Rights Specialist will work under the supervision of the ABA ROLI Jordan Country Director. 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Development of workshop materials to enhance lawyers’ and judges’ understanding of laws and other issues related to Trafficking in Persons;
  • Coordination with local NGOs and other groups to organize workshops related to human rights topics;
  • Organization and participation in training activities for judges, lawyers, and NGOs;
  • Providing support and training to ABA ROLI’s local partners on continuing legal education focusing on women’s rights and domestic violence;
  • Providing support and training to NGOs working to strengthen and expand their research and activities on gender and human rights issues. 

Qualifications

  • JD, with significant coursework addressing theme relevant to field of human rights study;
  • 10 years professional experience;
  • Demonstrated research or field experience in international human rights law, trafficking in persons, and gender issues.

Contact Details

Email:
jobs@americanbar.org

Application Instructions

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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