Program Manager - Papua New Guinea

Location: Papua New Guinea

Organization: American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative

Job Level: Senior-level

Description

ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is developing a program to combat violence against women and human rights abuses associated with extractive industries in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The 18-month program was designed and will be implemented in close collaboration with ABA ROLI’s Papua New Guinea partners and relevant government entities to build the commitment and capacity to enforce laws and policies to secure the protection of legal rights.

Currently, we are looking for candidates for the position of Program Director. Ideally, the individual will have:

solid familiarity with legal and advocacy strategies, particularly on fundamental human rights issues and issues of pressing concern within the region; knowledge of the international human rights standards and mechanisms, including but not limited to international human rights treaties, Special Mechanisms, the UPR and treaty body mechanisms; understanding of laws, standards, and international norms governing corporate social responsibility, especially as it relates to the private security sector; strong program management skills; capacity to deal effectively and collaboratively with the various NGO networks working on human rights issues in the region; able and willing to travel within the region; and willingness and ability to build local programming capacity.

Other preferable qualifications include:

J.D., or comparable advanced degree in law; connections with human rights NGOs in the region; and excellent communication skills.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to follow up with candidates selected for interviews.  This position will remain open until filled.

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