Apply by: September 30, 2014
Organization: American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Program Manager for a two year regional program that aims to enhance the capacity of the legal sector to combat restrictions on internet freedom in several Southeast Asian countries.
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 Program Manager for a two year regional program that aims to enhance the capacity of the legal sector to combat restrictions on internet freedom in several Southeast Asian countries.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical support to partner organizations on:
- Law, policies and measures used to restrict freedom of expression via the internet such as the use of licensing and registration laws to stifle and deter online expression; prosecution under libel, cyber- crime, national security or “false content” provisions; and state surveillance, internet filtering and intermediary liability;
- Legal and practical strategies for defending freedom of expression online such as how to develop a strong defense against a charge of libel, or developing an online media campaign;
- Improving the ICT security; and
- Identifying emerging trends and new developments that threaten freedom of expression on the internet.
- Oversees the development and delivery of trainings in the region, including through online communication and training platforms;
- Coordinates with country-specific networks of lawyers and advocates, business community leaders, and stakeholder organizations to achieve program goals;
- Manages sub-grants and monitors partners’ program implementation progress.
Qualifications and Skills
- At least 4 years of academic, research, or advocacy experience related to ICT/internet policy and human rights;
- Law degree;
- Ability to work with social media, digital security tools, and online forums to achieve human rights training and advocacy objectives;
- Experience working with civil society organizations;
- Excellent cross-cultural communication and coordination skills;
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly around the region;
- Grant management experience;
- Fluency in English;
- Southeast Asia national strongly preferred.
