Program Officer, Reforming Civil and Criminal Justice Systems – China

Application Deadline	14 March 2012
Location	Beijing, China Find out more about our work in China

Summary Description

The Program Officer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and coordinating grant making in support of China’s national efforts at legal reform and establishing a society under the Rule of Law. The goal of this Foundation-wide program is to improve understanding of civil and criminal justice systems and enhance access to justice for poor and marginalized groups and individuals. In China, these goals are pursued through a number of approaches including research, education and training, and promoting, piloting and scaling up of innovative reforms with the support of government.

Under the supervision of the Foundation’s representative for China in Beijing, and the director of the Equality and Justice Unit in New York, the new Program Officer will develop grant making and related activities to build research and educational capacity, to plan innovative communications strategies, and to develop pilot projects that have the potential to be taken to scale with government assistance. The Program Officer will work in partnership with key research institutes, community organizations and government agencies in developing the program.

Specifically, the Program Officer will review the current state of the field and the status of the grants in the Foundation’s related portfolios, and will formulate plans to implement grant making under the broader program strategy. This would involve consideration of international developments in this program while taking into account local developments in China. The Program Officer would solicit, review, and respond to grant proposals, and prepare recommendations for Foundation funding. S/he will be expected to provide intellectual leadership in the field and to collaborate broadly with scholars, practitioners, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other donors. In addition, the Program Officer is expected to contribute to the attainment of the office's Field Office Program Strategy which aims to assist disadvantaged people and communities to access the different resources they need to participate fully as equal partners in China’s rapid development. The Program Officer will also collaborate with colleagues in the Foundation's other offices to advance a worldwide agenda around the Foundation's goals for the Reforming Civil and Criminal Justice Systems initiative.

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Qualifications

Significant professional experience working with a broad range of public sector and civil society programs in law or a related field is required. Direct work experience with affected communities is desirable. A demonstrated ability to conceptualize programmatic ideas and strategies, carry out policy analysis and develop working relations with key stakeholders is essential. A demonstrated capacity to interpret institutional, social and cultural dynamics in the China context is required, in addition to excellent analytical, organizational, and facilitation skills, and fine oral and written communication skills in English and Mandarin. Strong networking capabilities, including a clear ability to convene and to build lasting partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, researchers, community-based organizations and other agencies are desirable. Grant making experience is an advantage. A demonstrated commitment to collaboration, evidence of effective accomplishment as part of a team, and a graduate degree in a related field are also required.

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Salary

is based on experience and on the Foundation’s commitment to internal equity. A benefits package is provided.

Program Officer, Reforming Civil and Criminal Justice Systems – China