Staff Attorney

COPE OF WORK AND DURATION
ABA ROLI Moldova is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Staff Attorney. The position will commence on September 1, 2024.

BACKGROUND
American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative Moldova (ABA ROLI Moldova) is the representation of an international organization, with a presence in Moldova since 1993, implementing technical assistance programs on justice sector reform, legal education and gender equality. ABA ROLI is working with public institutions and civil society organizations on promoting justice, economic opportunity and human dignity through the rule of law.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Working with ABA ROLI team to develop and implement technical assistance programs related, but not limited to prosecutorial reform, criminal justice and anti-corruption reforms as well as strengthening legal professions;
2. Contribute to monthly, quarterly reports and work plans;
3. Collect and compile monitoring and evaluation data in accordance with project and donor requirements;
4. Prepare legal trainings, train-the-trainer workshops and informational/practice guides for representatives of the legal community;
5. Monitor Moldovan legal developments, including significant newsworthy items affecting the judiciary, legislature, criminal justice, legal profession and human rights;
6. Represent ABA/ROLI at meetings with local partners or members of the international community;
7. Manage communication with program partners, civil society organizations and other stakeholders;
8. Prepare legal analyses and legal research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Fluent in English and Romanian;
2. Primary law degree from a fully accredited law school, Master’s Degree and/or LLM degree desirable;
3. Three years of experience working in the justice sector, criminal justice or human rights or similar areas;
4. Prior experience with technical assistance programs is desired;
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Romanian;
6. Strong organizational, analytical and IT skills;
7. Team player and ability to tolerate stress.