The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe. The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world. The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA’s wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits. The Chief of Party (COP) I is responsible for, technical leadership and overall management oversight of one or several programs. The COP I will ensure high-quality program(s) implementation, with a focus on achieving the program goals. S/he/they will take a leadership role in coordinating all activities across all relevant parties, including the donor, the host Government, key stakeholders, and implementing partners. The COP I may also oversee the management and performance of sub-awardees for results-oriented planning, leadership, and coordination of program activities in collaboration with the Program Management Unit (PMU) Lead. The COP I is responsible for actively managing business development efforts, capturing needs, liaising with stakeholders and donors, managing proposal development in collaboration with the BD team, drafting high quality proposal pieces, providing technical input on concept notes and proposals responsive to the unique legal, political, and operational climate of the assigned country(ies). The COP I contributes to the organization’s thought leadership initiatives by sharing insights, conducting research, and participating in relevant forums. S/he works closely with the HQ team to establish efficient operational systems, standard operating procedures, and governance mechanisms for the organization. The COP I is responsible for managing all personnel under her/his/their authority including ensuring compliance with all ABA policies and systems. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities - Manages all facets of the international development program cycle, from assessment or inception to design, implementation, and evaluation. - Actively applies knowledge of international development industry practices, actors, and trends as well as expertise in rule of law and/or adjacent fields to design and implement international program(s) and interface effectively with donors, headquarters staff, and local counterparts. - Applies fundamental program management principles, practices, and standards and knowledge of the program cycle, from assessment to design and implementation through evaluation in the management of technical and financial aspects of programs. - Provides flexible, adaptive, and responsive leadership and management for the program(s). - Represents ABA CGP in presentations/briefings to donors, government officials, partners and law practitioners, both within and outside of the host country. - Successfully manages the startup and close out of multi-year field programs, which might include sub-awardees, on schedule. Manages technical and financial aspects of programs to meet targets while effectively utilizing donor funds. - Sets a high standard for accountability and quality in program performance and reporting. Ensures processes for monitoring and reporting are in place for successful implementation. Regularly reviews progress reporting against targets. Emphasizes tracking of progress against accomplishment of program outcomes. Approves data for reporting period in assigned country(ies) in accordance with all ABA policies and systems. - Sets an example for the program in seeking evidence and incorporating evidence in decision making. Ensures program data is used for reflection and adaptations are proposed based on learning. Provides senior manager level review to evaluation and learning deliverables of the program. - Maintains in-country donor relationships and leads donor and key partner conversations on important programmatic activities in collaboration with headquarters team. In collaboration with the Program Management Unit (PMU) lead, develops strategic partnerships and establishes and enhances effective collaboration and relationships with local entities and other development