Administrative Assistant, Latin America and Caribbean Division

ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in some 60 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.

Job Summary:

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks an Administrative Assistant for its Latin America and the Caribbean Division. This will be a full-time position in Washington, DC. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Division in its implementation of rule of law programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Responsibilities:

• Support the process of identifying, selecting, and communicating with consultants;
• Support the processing of contracts;
• Make travel arrangements;
• Provide logistical support for meetings;
• Process invoices and expense reports;
• Process petty cash reimbursements;
• Coordinate conference calls;
• Track cost-share contributions;
• Manage room reservations and catering;
• Handle international and domestic mailing;
• Maintain information databases for consultants and contacts;
• Maintain phone lists and billing information;
• Provide English-Spanish translation and interpretation;
• Provide other administrative and logistical support as needed.

Qualifications:

Required

• A bachelor’s degree;
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Preferred

• Previous experience with rule of law programs;
• Previous experience working with Latin America and the Caribbean;
• Proficiency in French or Portuguese.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://www.americanbar.org/utility/about_the_aba/employment_at_the_aba/a.... Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.