Apply immediately, but no later than by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 5, 2023

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications for an expert that will develop the Terms of Reference for Digitalizing the NGO Bureau Archive in Uganda. Please, visit this page for the scope of work for this assignment.

Key required qualifications include:

• At least 8 years of experience in conducting similar assignments;
• At least BA in digital technology sciences, business management, or related fields;
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written);
• Excellent analytical skills; and
• Proven track record of working effectively and constructively with culturally diverse teams.

Qualified Ugandan and international experts, upon review of the scope of work for the assignment, are invited to submit their proposal comprised of the following documents:

1. Proposed methodology and work plan for developing the terms of reference for digitalizing the archive of the NGO Bureau as per the requirements spelled out in this scope of work (up to 3 pages);
2. Curriculum Vitae, highlighting experience with similar assignments (up to 3 pages);
3. Contact addresses for three professional references who have supervised your work in similar assignments; and
4. Daily consultancy fee for the work to be conducted under the scope of work above.

Please, submit your proposal to cssa-uganda@ewmi.org, by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, and include in the subject line “Expert for Digitalizing the NGO Bureau Archive.” No phone calls please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.

Job opportunity with an upcoming USAID-funded program in the Republic of Serbia.

Apply immediately, but no later than March 15, 2023. 

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications for the position of Rule of Law Project Officer to oversee an upcoming four-year USAID/Serbia Justice for All (J4A) Activity. The Activity will strengthen access to and quality of justice in Serbia, with a particular focus on the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations. This is a long-term staff position based in Belgrade, Serbia, and is contingent on award funding. The assignment is expected to start in September 2023.

Overall Responsibilities

The Rule of Law Project Officer will be responsible for working with the Chief of Party (CoP) to ensure successful implementation of all Project activities, and advising the project generally on Serbian law, policies, and politics.

Main Tasks

• Provide guidance, advice and technical assistance to support the CoP in the implementation of Project activities to strengthen access to and quality of justice;
• Provide technical expertise regarding the Serbian justice and legal system to inform activity design, work planning, implementation, and adaptation; work closely with all Project counterparts to ensure objectives are achieved;
• In coordination with the CoP, foster and maintain effective, professional relations with USAID, project partners, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, and civil society counterparts; represent EWMI and the project to external audiences;
• Contribute to Project obligations regarding monitoring, evaluation, and learning, gender and social inclusion, and financial and operational compliance; and
• Participate in analysis, strategy development, and problem-solving issues related to the Project;

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience implementing multi-sector development programs related to justice, civic participation, civil society, and/or GESI;
• Strong technical expertise in both civil society and the Serbian justice system, including expertise in people-centered justice, social inequality and exclusion, and access to justice;
• Substantial knowledge of Serbian justice sector institutions, ability to build productive relationships with both justice sector and civil society actors to achieve project outcomes;
• Demonstrated experience integrating GESI and people-centered justice considerations into development interventions in the Serbian context;
• Demonstrated leadership skills related to activity management;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an organizational environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring that all personnel are treated with dignity and respect;
• Skilled in program design, implementation, grant management, reporting, and MEL;
• Excellent language skills in English and Serbian.

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to: employment@ewmi.org, and include “Rule of Law Project Officer, J4A Serbia” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.

EWMI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job opportunity with an upcoming USAID-funded program in the Republic of Serbia.

Apply immediately, but no later than March 15, 2023. 

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist for an upcoming four-year USAID/Serbia Justice for All (J4A) Activity. The Activity will strengthen access to and quality of justice in Serbia, with a particular focus on the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations. This is a long-term staff position based in Belgrade, Serbia, and is contingent on award funding. The assignment is expected to start in September 2023.

Overall Responsibilities

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist will provide technical assistance to Activity partners and grantees to ensure proper data collection, reporting, and fulfillment of Project MEL obligations. The MEL Specialist will be responsible for the successful implementation of the Project MEL Plan (MELP), including development and implementation of all Project MEL systems.

Main Tasks

• Responsible for successful implementation and tracking of the Project MELP, including developing and deploying all necessary MEL tools, metrics, and systems;
• Lead technical staff and partners to ensure timely and consistent collection, quality control, analysis, and reporting of MEL data;
• Develop and deploy quantitative and qualitative data collection tools;
• Perform MEL data analysis and quality control; Develop relevant insights, reports, and graphics to ensure data utilization and program adaptation;
• Prepare MEL quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and other MEL reports, as needed;
• Assist Chief of Party to identify potential implementation problems and bottlenecks and recommend appropriate strategies to address them;
• Train Project and local implementing partners on the MELP, including data collection methods, quality control, analysis, and reporting methods;
• Ensure MELP and all underlying efforts properly elevate GESI principles in Project implementation, measurement, and learning; and
• Facilitate learning opportunities, ensuring learning is integrated into future implementation; Plan for, collect, and disseminate lessons learned during Project implementation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, or relevant related field;
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience performing MEL, research, or related functions for development interventions in relevant sectors;
• Strong technical expertise in MEL principles and methods, especially as related to justice and civic participation in the Republic of Serbia;
• In-depth expertise in research, evaluation and learning methods and tools; strong experience in data analysis and quality control;
• Ability to develop and communicate relevant insights from MEL activities; Ability to provide guidance on project implementation based on MEL findings;
• Demonstrated experience developing, deploying, and training on MEL systems and tools;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an organizational environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring that all personnel are treated with dignity and respect;
• Strong understanding of development efforts within the Serbian context; and
• Excellent language skills in English and Serbian.

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to: employment@ewmi.org, and include “MEL Specialist, J4A Serbia” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.

EWMI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job opportunity with an upcoming USAID-funded program in the Republic of Serbia.

Apply immediately, but no later than March 15, 2023. 

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications for the position of Finance and Administration Director for an upcoming four-year USAID/Serbia Justice for All (J4A) Activity. The Activity will strengthen access to and quality of justice in Serbia, with a particular focus on the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations. This is a long-term staff position based in Belgrade, Serbia, and is contingent on award funding. The assignment is expected to start in September 2023.

Overall Responsibilities

The Finance and Administration Director will support the CoP in the effective and efficient management of the project’s finances, administration, grants, logistics, and human resources. The Director will be responsible for the Activity’s internal controls, fraud prevention, and overall compliance with USAID and EWMI policies and regulations, including oversight of any grantees and partners on these responsibilities. The Director will also ensure effective and efficient administrative support of the project.

Main Tasks

• Responsible for management of Project financial, administrative, and human resources, ensuring smooth and compliant operations across all project activities;
• Implement financial management and accounting systems, ensuring effective and efficient internal controls, fraud prevention, and procurement compliance;
• Responsible for project budgeting, spending, reconciliation, and financial reporting;
• Advise Project CoP on project spending variance against work plan commitments;
• Oversee all Project processes relating to human resources, operations, logistics, and inventory;
• Ensure Project compliance with all relevant EWMI, USAID, and Government of Serbia policies and regulations relating to finances, employment, and administration;
• Manage and train finance and administrative staff to ensure smooth and compliant support to project activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, finance, or accounting;
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, administration, accounting, or compliance;
• Expertise in providing advisory guidance on financial and administrative matters;
• Strong experience managing human resource, administrative, and operational systems;
• Demonstrated experience in fraud prevention, financial compliance, and internal controls;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an organizational environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring that all personnel are treated with dignity and respect;
• Strong experience managing grants and grantee partners, including through providing oversight, training, and capacity building; and
• Excellent language skills in English and Serbian.

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to: employment@ewmi.org, and include “Finance and Administration Director, J4A Serbia” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.

EWMI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job opportunity with an upcoming USAID-funded program in the Republic of Serbia.

Apply immediately, but no later than March 15, 2023.  

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications for the position of Chief of Party to oversee an upcoming four-year USAID/Serbia Justice for All (J4A) Activity. The Activity will strengthen access to and quality of justice in Serbia, with a particular focus on the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations. This is a long-term staff position based in Belgrade, Serbia, and is contingent on award funding. The assignment is expected to start in September 2023.

Overall Responsibilities

The Chief of Party (CoP) will provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction for the Project, and serve as the primary liaison between USAID and all Project counterparts. The CoP will oversee annual work plan development and implementation, ensuring the Project adheres to its obligations regarding MEL, financial compliance, and operational policies. The CoP will also oversee all Project human resources, including the hiring and training of local staff.

Main Tasks

• Responsible for oversight of the entire Project, including technical management and strategic direction, in addition to financial compliance and operational success;
• Provide the overall strategic direction, management, and technical oversight of project implementation to achieve desired results; Oversee completion of all technical requirements, project results, and deliverables in line with the project work plan;
• Foster and maintain effective, professional relations with USAID, project partners, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, and civil society counterparts; represent EWMI and the project to all external audiences;
• Responsible for successful implementation of all Project activities, including adherence to all reporting, MEL, GESI, and financial compliance obligations;
• Ensure gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) priorities are integrated throughout implementation, outreach, and MEL;
• Responsible for successful project operations and financial management, including ensuring compliance with USG/USAID regulations and procedures; and
• Oversee hiring, training, and mentoring of local personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience implementing multi-sector development programs related to justice, civic participation, civil society, and/or GESI;
• Strong technical expertise in both civil society and the Serbian justice system, including expertise in people-centered justice, social inequality and exclusion, and access to justice;
• Substantial knowledge of Serbian justice sector institutions, ability to build productive relationships with both justice sector and civil society actors to achieve project outcomes;
• Demonstrated experience integrating GESI and people-centered justice considerations into development interventions in the Serbian context;
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills related to activity management, including activity planning and performance management, motivating and supervising team efforts, and financial and personnel management;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an organizational environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring that all personnel are treated with dignity and respect;
• Skilled in program design, implementation, grant management, reporting, and MEL;
• Excellent language skills in English and Serbian.

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to: employment@ewmi.org, and include “Chief of Party, J4A Serbia” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.

EWMI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Open Development Initiative (ODI) program of the East-West Management Institute (EWMI) is supporting a Mangroves for Coastal Resilience Initiative, which aims to conduct a coastal and riparian stakeholder mapping in order to enhance evidence-based policy advocacy to strengthen the governance structures and tenure rights of communities who rely on mangrove areas for their livelihoods. 

The priority areas of this work will encompass the development of a mapping tool or platform to track mangroves, forest, climate, and livelihood datasets; capacity development of stakeholders and evidence-based policy advocacy both in Thailand and across the target regional project areas. The Mangrove Conservation Coordinator will provide program support in Thailand and lead the technical and policy work alongside team members based in Thailand and regionally. 

This is a two-year position open to Thai Nationals and those eligible to work in Thailand.

Key responsibilities: stakeholder engagement, building local partnerships in Thailand, regional collaborations, research and data sharing, policy and advocacy campaigning, training and capacity building support. More specifically these responsibilities include:

• Provide program support and coordination for the project. 
• Contribute to the design and translation of appropriate surveys and data models for use in the field to gather information including datasets relating to mangrove conservation, environmental policy and management, and land use classifications.
• Liaise and build relationships with local civil society partners and government representatives to engage them in the program and policy reform.
• Support development of training materials to build local/regional stakeholders’ capacity in applied mangrove conservation.
• Coordinate national research and data collection within Thailand and regionally to contribute content and data of mangrove areas, forest, climate and livelihood issues. 
• Facilitate civil society engagement in Thailand on advocacy to protect mangroves and other coastal areas.
• Engage in national-level mangrove networks and local Indigenous Peoples’ efforts to support evidence-based policy development in Thailand.
• Provide additional support as and when needed.

Reporting requirements: 

• Provide monthly progress reports and updates during team meetings. 
• Prepare semi-annual and annual reports as required by the program. 
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the program.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of marine science/ coastal and science management/ biodiversity conservation or other related subjects with at least 2 years of experience; Masters preferred. 
• Understanding of marine protected area management and conservation initiatives in Thailand.
• Understanding of legal frameworks and policies that govern mangroves and other riparian ecosystems within Asia.
• Experience in facilitating workshops, public consultations, focus group discussions, and report writing. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; high self-motivation, honesty and integrity, transparency, accountability, flexibility, willingness to learn from others, able to work under pressure and demonstrate good teamwork.
• Ability to liaise and work alongside government representatives and civil society organizations.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and preferred experience in R-studio, SPSS and other data analysis software 
• Fluency in spoken and written Thai and English required.
• Must be eligible to work in Thailand.

How to apply:

The position is for an immediate start. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications as soon as possible. Please send an up-to-date CV and cover letter demonstrating your skills and experience for this position to Human Resources at job@ewmi-odi.org by February 28, 2023. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. For further details of our compliance policies please see: https://ewmi.org/Compliance.

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.

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.