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Country Director, China American Bar Association (ABA)

ABA Rule of Law Initiative

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is currently recruiting for a Country Director for its programs in China. This position will be based in the ROLI field office in Beijing, China. The Country Director will report directly to the Asia Director based in Washington, D.C.

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 headquarters-based program staff, drafts grant proposals and undertakes fundraising in-country.

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 or country where placed. Language proficiency required or extremely helpful depending on region. Varies from country to country and programmatically. Some additional certificates may be required.
How to apply
Application: please visit http://new.abanet.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.