The Carter Center: Senior Program Associate, Rule of Law

Title: The Carter Center: Senior Program Associate, Rule of Law

Requisition# 94220

Apply via: www.cartercenter.org

The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. 

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at  The Carter Center (http://www.cartercenter.org/) . 

DESCRIPTION

The Carter Center's Rule of Law Program (formerly known as Global Access to Information) works in partnership with governments, civil society, and international and regional bodies to improve governance and transform lives through a meaningful right of access to information and justice.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Designs, implements, coordinates operational facets of a specific program and its related activities.
• Manages work plans that are designed to accomplish program goals and objectives, and implements changes for improvement and efficiency.
• Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program.
• May plan, administer or monitor the program's budget, financial management, and/or grants.
• Takes a leadership role on program-related committees and teams.
• May develop fund raising initiatives, including researching and identifying funding sources and writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Conducts program research and ensures that mandatory operational and statistical reports are fact-based and comply with regulations.
• Serves as liaison with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program, and may write and give speeches/presentations at conferences, university functions, or before various boards.
• May supervise staff.
• Ensures that complete and accurate program records are kept and maintained.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and four years related program management experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-graduate degree and minimum of four years of program related experience in international relations, democratic development, human rights, law, gender and/or good governance.
• Strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in data analysis, monitoring, and evaluation and with budgeting and budget management is highly preferred.
• Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• Experience living or working abroad, and Spanish proficiency are a plus.
• A high level of personal energy, positive attitude, sense of humor and ability to work in a team setting are essential.
• This position is Atlanta-based and may involve domestic and/or international travel.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.