Program Officer

Program Officer Job Description:

The Program Officer shall be the vehicle for the maintenance of consistency and continuity of ABA ROLI programming. He/she shall have both programmatic and administrative responsibilities. Reports to directly to legal specialists, Country Director or Project Director. May supervise support staff and interns on a project basis, with Country Director or Program Director approval.   

RESPONSIBILITES:  

• Responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks related to Malaysia; 
• Work with legal specialists, Country Director, or program manager to develop and implement programs;
• As requested, contribute to ABA ROLI monthly and quarterly reports, work plans, update articles and other ABA ROLI publications; 
• Provide technical insight and support to proposal/new business development opportunities.  
  • Plan workshops, potentially including their logistical arrangements, as requested; 
• Monitor legal and political developments, reporting them to legal specialists, Country Director, or program manager;
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with a range of program stakeholders and partner organizations to fulfill program objectives within specific budget and cost constraints;
• As requested, represent ABA ROLI at meetings with local partners or members of the international community; 
• Ensures personal and program compliance with applicable anti-corruption laws. 
• Maintains professional linkages with volunteers, legal specialists, and consultants; 
• Provide support to other ABA ROLI programs, promote, and represent the program and perform other related duties as required;
• Translate and interpret, as requested; 
• As requested, participate in ABA ROLI Annual Meetings; 
• And other duties as assigned.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• University degree in law, human rights, global affairs, public policy, international relations, or another relevant field;
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in human rights, public interest law, or a related field. 
• Willing to travel within Malaysia or on occasions, overseas; 
• Legal ability to work in Malaysia; 
• Fluency in English and at least one other Malaysian language;
• Team player and able to mentor other staff in developing skills;
• Integrity and adherence to high ethical standards.;
• Flexibility to modify plans and behavior when necessary to meet a goal.

Please submit a cover letter and CV to ROLI-Asia-Inquiries@americanbar.org with the subject line “Malaysia Program Officer” by February 28, 2023.