Program Manager – Countering Trafficking in the Gambia 212 views

PROGRAM MANAGER – THE GAMBIA  

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

Category Full Time

Location Banjul, Gambia 

Reports to Country Director 

Organization Overview  

(ABA ROLI) is a non-profit organization that implements rule of law justice reform, and human rights  programs. ABA ROLI has worked for over 25 years in more than 100 countries to promote the rule of  law, advance human rights, strengthen judicial institutions, support legal professionals and advance  understanding of the law and rights of citizens by the public. ABA ROLI works by establishing  partnerships with a wide range of actors, including justice sector institutions (judges, prosecutors, public  defense offices, mediation offices and national human rights institutions, investigators and police), civil  society organizations, bar associations, legal aid organizations and lawyers, among others.  

This assignment is part of ABA ROLI’s Countering Trafficking in The Gambia Project to enhance  collaboration between Government institutions and CSOs working against trafficking. The goal is to  improve coordination through the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for the Protection and  Assistance of Vulnerable Migrants, including Victims of Trafficking. By utilizing the NRM, the project  aims to identify trafficking patterns, address the needs of trafficking survivors, and build confidence  among state and civil society actors, ultimately leading to a steady decline in domestic and international  trafficking cases. This project supports The Gambia in implementing the NRM at both state and  community levels using a trauma-informed approach to investigate and prosecute TIP cases while  providing comprehensive support services to trafficking survivors. 

Position Overview  

ABA ROLI seeks a dedicated Program Manager (PM) to manage and coordinate the day-to-day operations  of ABA ROLI’s Countering Trafficking in The Gambia program. The program’s goal is for The Gambia to  implement the National Referral Mechanism at the state and community level using a trauma-informed  approach to investigate and prosecute TIP cases while providing support services to trafficking survivors.  To achieve this, ABA ROLI will work closely with the National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons  (NAATIP), the National Human Rights Commission, and other civil society organizations. The PM will  oversee activities designed to respond to the needs of trafficking survivors and build confidence in state and  civil society actors.  

The PM is responsible for designing, leading, and monitoring activities that support program objectives.  The individual manages relationships with stakeholders, partners, sub awardees, consultants, and team  members to ensure successful program implementation and reporting requirements adhere to donor and  ABA ROLI’s requirements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: technical expertise in counter-trafficking; 

existing relationships with government institutions and CSOs responding to trafficking in persons in The  Gambia; and previous experience in coordination and implementation of donor-funded human rights  programs. 

Responsibilities  

• Work closely and manages relationships and communications with government counterparts, project  partners, civil society organizations, lawyers and technical experts to design and implement  activities that support program objectives;  
• Design, implement, and closely oversee program activities and performance in accordance with the  workplan, in partnership with the program team, monitoring and evaluation team, as well as the  financial and operations teams;  
• Represent ABA ROLI and the project in multi-stakeholder and coordination meetings;  • Identify and synthesize good practices and lessons learned to identify and implement course  corrections, improve program design and management, share best practices, and strengthen  reporting;  
• Support the collection, processing, and analysis of program data and draft quarterly narrative reports  about the programs;  
• Develop program outreach and communication materials, support the development of capacity  sharing materials, stakeholder and donor presentations, etc.;  
• Lead and ensure that activity logistics are implemented in accordance with program documents and  ABA ROLI policies;  
• Manage relationships with subgrantees and oversee performance to collect activity implementation  data and reporting information (written reports and budgeting);  
• Supervise procurement and event logistics in collaboration with the Regional Field Finance Manager  to ensure adherence to ABA ROLI’s policies;  
• Supervise Program Officer and local and international consultants; Responsible for maintenance  of all hard and e-copies of program files;  
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned. 

Qualifications  

• A bachelor’s degree in law, political or social sciences, development, or related field is required;  master’s degree preferred;  
• A minimum of seven years of demonstrated experience supporting programs and/or activities related  to migrant workers rights, counter-trafficking, rule of law, human rights, democratic processes, or  other related areas;  
• A strong understanding of The Gambian governance landscape and good working relationships with  government counterparts;  
• Experience working in a team, designing, leading, and monitoring activities, trainings, events and  logistics supporting program objectives;  
• Experience developing work plans and monitoring and evaluation of program results;  • Experience in coordination and implementation of rule of law programs;  
• Technical expertise in reconciliation, rights, and justice efforts; 
  

Competencies  

• Communications  
• Working with people  • Drive for results  

Languages and Other Skills  

• Strong knowledge of English, including the ability to present clearly and concisely ideas and  concepts in written and oral form.  
• Capacity to communicate fluently with different stakeholders, in at least 1 local language and  • Computer skills: full command of Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint) and common  internet applications will be required.  

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should address their applications to the Chief of Party by email with the subject line
“Application for the Position of Program Manager – Countering Trafficking in the Gambia” to
abaroligambiaoffice@americanbar.org by October 17, 2024. Qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

  1. a motivational letter that highlights their relevant experience, and their motivation for applying for  the position,  

2. an up to date CV and  
3. 2 referees  

Only applications that are complete and sent by email will be considered.