Job Title: Program Manager

The East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI), a not-for-profit organization engaged in strengthening civil society and promoting the rule of law around the world, is hiring a Program Manager to work in its New York City or Washington, D.C. headquarters to help manage its expanding portfolio of programs in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Asia. 

Position Description: The Program Manager serves as the focal point within the organization for assigned countries and programs, liaising with all departments in HQ to provide support and ensure successful program implementation. Tasks include preparing subgrants to local organizations, drafting consulting agreements with international experts, tracking expenditures against budgets, ensuring compliance with donor (especially USAID) rules and regulations, and documenting program accomplishments. The Program Manager may also train and mentor local project staff on these matters, assist in opening and closing of project offices overseas, and assist in the preparation of proposals for new projects. Ability to travel overseas for extended periods (up to four weeks) is required.

Requirements: Successful applicants will possess:

• A minimum of two years of experience in supporting the implementation of international development projects;
• Strong written and oral communications skills (in English; ability to speak other languages in regions where EWMI works is preferred);
• The ability to prepare and read budgets;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;
• Prior experience in promoting human rights, supporting civil society, and/or strengthening the rule of law;
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, or related field;
• Experience having worked overseas in a developing country preferred;
• Other specialized skills, such as with IT, public outreach, accounting, etc., is also preferred and should be highlighted.

To Apply: Please submit a brief (one page only) cover letter summarizing how you meet the above requirements, together with a CV (two pages only), and the names and contact information for three professional references to: employment@ewmi.org. The positions will be filled on a rolling basis, and applications received after COB on Monday, June 11th will not be considered. Only those invited for interviews will be contacted; no calls please. EWMI is an equal opportunity employer.

Job opportunities with an upcoming USAID-funded program in Somalia

Apply immediately, but no later than Thursday, February 2, 2023

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications for a number of positions as part of EWMI’s proposal for the upcoming five-year USAID-funded People-Centered Governance (PCG) Activity in Somalia. PCG Activity will work to promote more effective and legitimate local governance in southern Somalia, and will support nascent local governance institutions that have struggled to adopt inclusive decision-making models, impartially manage resources and disputes, and deliver tangible results for citizens. These are long-term positions. The assignments are expected to start by July 2023.

Chief of Party

• Bachelor degree in public administration, social sciences, international development, and other relevant fields, Master’s degree preferred;
• Minimum ten (10) years working in contexts similar to Somalia, incorporating components of local governance, peacebuilding, civic engagement, and other relevant fields;
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing diverse, multi-cultural teams;
• Strong interpersonal skills that will enable to interact with Somali counterparts in the local and central government levels, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and the private sector;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing. 

Deputy Chief of Party

• Bachelor degree in public administration, social sciences, international development, and other relevant fields, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years working in contexts similar to Somalia, incorporating components of local governance, peacebuilding, civic engagement, and other relevant fields
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience managing diverse, multi-cultural teams
• Strong interpersonal skills that will enable to interact with Somali counterparts in the local and central government levels, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and the private sector
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to: somaliajobs@ewmi.org and include in the subject line the position that you are applying for. No phone calls please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.

East-West Management Institute, Inc (EWMI) is recruiting for an accountant, who will work with EWMI’s finance team and liaise with all departments in HQ to provide support and ensure successful program implementation.  EWMI is a not-for-profit organization working to strengthen civil society engagement and rule of law around the world by building accountable, capable and transparent institutions.

Tasks include:

• Review of monthly field office financial and accounting records to ensure that proper documentation exists;
• Monitor project budgets against spending
• Provide assistance with importing the data from excel to databases
• Provide ongoing assistance to Director of Compliance/Operations
• Travel, as necessary, to the field offices to work with local accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communications skills in English
• Work experience in accounting sector either through internships or prior employment
• Ability to read and speak languages in countries where EWMI works a plus
• Knowledge of databases preferred

To Apply: 

Please submit a brief cover letter summarizing how you meet the above requirements, together with a resume (two pages only), and the names and contact information for three references (combination of professional and academic acceptable) to  employment@ewmi.org.  Please indicate in the subject line that you are applying for the Accountant Position. Please submit applications by November 14, 2022.  Only those invited for interviews will be contacted.  No calls please.  EWMI is an equal opportunity employer.

The East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI), a not-for-profit organization engaged in strengthening civil society and promoting the rule of law around the world, is hiring Rule of Law Experts for short-term (3-6 week) assignments in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and/or Asia. 

Position Description: EWMI is seeking a variety of rule of law experts, as follows:

• Judicial Reform Experts: With experience in reforming the work of judicial councils, judges associations, and judicial training institutes.  Experts needed in the areas of judicial appointment, promotion, and discipline; judicial ethics; assessing judicial performance; promoting judicial independence; promoting judicial transparency and accountability; improving access to justice; and the design and delivery of judicial training initiatives in a broad spectrum of topics, including ethics, legal reasoning and writing, and gender equality, among other issues.  Experts also sought in designing and administering judicial appointment examinations.
• Court Administration Experts: With experience in court management and budgeting; resource allocation; change management; case distribution, including the design and use of case weighting methodologies; caseload management and backlog reduction; use of information technology, including automated case assignment and case management systems; human resource management; public outreach and media affairs; audio and video recording of proceedings; improving access to courts; promoting improved coordination among various justice sector agencies and personnel (courts, prisons, process servers, experts, etc.); and the design and delivery of training programs for non-judicial court personnel, including on ethics, management, and backlog reduction.
• International Human Rights Lawyers: With knowledge of UN and regional human rights standards and/or experience in the use of strategic litigation and other methods to promote compliance with such standards; experience in training judges, prosecutors, lawyers and law students on international and comparative human rights; and experience in training and mentoring lawyers, bar associations, and civil society organizations on protecting fundamental human rights such as on right to counsel, freedom from torture, gender equality, non-discrimination, etc.
• Bar Reform Experts: With experience in strengthening the capacity of bar associations and similar groups to advocate for equality of arms, protect human rights, and promote the rule of law. Experts also sought in the design and delivery of continuing legal education programs, in particular (but not limited to) regarding ethics, legal writing and reasoning, advocacy skills, gender equality, etc.  Experts also sought in designing and administering bar examinations. 
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Experts: With experience in promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution methodologies, including mediation (court annexed or otherwise) and arbitration in civil, commercial, and criminal (plea bargaining) cases.  Experience needed in particular in the design of such systems; training judges, lawyers, and other court staff on the ethical usage of ADR; and public outreach and education concerning the benefits of ADR. Experts also needed in the use of traditional dispute resolution methods, and in conforming such to modern human rights requirements, and ensuring coordination with formal justice systems.
• Enforcement of Judgments Experts: With experience in designing efficient systems for enforcing civil and commercial judgments, including through privatized systems, improved public systems, or hybrid systems.  Experts needed for training bailiffs, lawyers, and judges on systems and methodologies for enforcing judgments.
• Access to Justice Experts: Legal experts needed to design approaches to improving access to justice for citizens, in particular for the indigent.  Specific expertise needed in the operations of legal aid agencies, such as hiring, promoting, and training legal aid lawyers; the role of civil society organizations in providing legal aid; the role of traditional dispute resolution in providing justice; overcoming physical barriers to courts; and public outreach and education concerning citizens’ rights.

Experts will be hired as consultants for short-term (3-6 week) assignments that require overseas travel. International development experience is preferred.

To Apply: Please submit a brief (one page only) cover letter summarizing how you meet the above requirements, together with a CV (two pages only), and the names and contact information for three professional references to: employment@ewmi.org. Please include the specific position for which you are applying in the subject of the email. Only those invited for interviews will be contacted; no calls please. EWMI is an equal opportunity employer.