ABA-ROLI-Program Officer- Latin America and the Caribbean

This position monitors international technical assistance programs and provides advanced administrative and financial support to Program Manager and field-based staff. Creates and edits reports to and for funders.

Principal Duties/Job Responsibilities

· Assists in the creation of elementary aspects of work plan development and tracks all aspects of program implementation

· Participates in the development of proposals and supporting budgetary requirements.

· Provides support to the recruitment of workshop faculty and short- and long-term experts within an assigned area.

· Assists in the preparation and editing reports to and for funders

· Accompanies study tours and assist with program organization and activities and supports the tour leader

· Provides support to and is accountable for logistical arrangements for domestic and international events and is accountable for the preparation of relevant briefing materials.

· May participate in ABA ROLI representation domestically

· Provides support in the development of M&E plans and programs

· Participates in the preparation of information and materials provided to donors.

· Assigns, coordinates, and participates in research activities as assigned.

· Assists in all compliance efforts with ABA and other donor policies, practices, procedures, and regulations

· Accountable for adherence to and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act [FCPA]. Monitors program finances and expenses, and updates funding charts

· Conducts research related to ROLI initiatives

· Performs other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications and Interests

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience

· At least two (2) years of work experience in a program management capacity

Preferred Qualifications and Interests

· Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.

· Previous work experience overseas

· Proficiency in Spanish in both written and spoken communications

· Previous work experience in a not-for-profit, association, and/or NGO setting