Bar Capacity Development, Short-Term Legal Specialist, Kyrgyzstan

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is an international development program that promotes the rule of law by working with in-country partners to build sustainable institutions and societies that deliver justice, foster economic opportunity and ensure respect for human dignity. In collaboration with our in-country partners—including judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice, and human rights and civil society organizations—we design programs that are responsive to local needs and that prioritize sustainable solutions to pressing rule of law challenges. ABA ROLI has roughly 700 professional staff working in the United States and abroad, including a cadre of short- and long-term volunteers and legal specialists, who in fiscal year 2013 alone contributed $3.9 million in pro bono assistance.

Job Summary

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Short-Term Volunteer Legal Specialist for the Program to Support the Kyrgyzstani Legal Defense Community. This 10-12 week engagement will be a full-time pro bono position based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Legal Specialists receive stipends for lodging, meals and incidentals, and are also covered by emergency medical evacuation insurance.

The Legal Specialist will support activities that build the organizational management and capacity and financial management and sustainability of the new unified, national bar association.

Responsibilities

• Work with the unified bar to develop and draft a strategic plan, constituent documents, and sustainability plans;
• Provide organizational support and technical expertise to the first meeting of the national bar association;
• Write and edit regular reports, concept papers, and outreach pieces as needed;
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation efforts;
• Develop relations with donors, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders;
• Develop and implement long- and short-term work plans and activities.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a bar executive or working on bar capacity development;
• JD and experience practicing law preferred;
• Prior experience running USG or other donor funded programs in the field preferred;
• Strong managerial, administrative, and communication skills required;
• Must be willing to commit to at least 10 weeks of service; and
• Fluency in English required; ability to speak basic Russian language preferred/welcome.

How to apply:

Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply, click here: https://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/329880