Thursday, June 14, 2012

Law Brigades Program Developer


Law Brigades Program Developer – Global Brigades Panama
Position Description

Organizational Background:
Global Brigades (www.globalbrigades.org) is a secular, 501c3 nonprofit organization that empowers and mobilizes university students and professionals to collaborate with communities in developing countries in creating sustainable solutions that improve quality of life while respecting local culture and improving the environment. In 2011, over 5,400 volunteers from over 300 university chapters from North America and Europe participated on a BRIGADE to provide health and community development solutions to more than 80,000 beneficiaries in Honduras, Panama and Ghana. A Brigade is a 7-10 day trip during which university student groups work with rural communities to implement health and development projects. Specifically in Panama, our programs are focused around the improvement of rural communities’ overall health and quality of life through Medical, Public Health, Business, Law, and Environmental Brigades. At this time we are seeking to strengthen these programs by better understanding both the needs of our communities and the impact of our projects.
Start Date: August 2012

Position Location:
The central office is based in Panama City, Panama; however, most employees will work out of the regional office in Torti, Panama. All project implementation occurs in rural villages typically between 2-3 hours outside of the city.

Position Summary:
The Law Brigades Program Developer is responsible for the development and evaluation of the program's strategic and operational plan in order to achieve the program's mission and vision through the utilization of university and young professional volunteers.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
  • Work alongside the Law Brigades team and Research and Evaluation team to ensure that the program is implementing the program according to the established key indicators, objectives and mission of the program
  • Coordination with full-time staff (Program Lead, Program Advisor and Program Coordinators) and management temporary staff to manage volunteer international service groups
  • Work with Program Manager, Law Brigades team and Research and Evaluation team to develop the activities of the program including but not limited to land titling and legal clinics
  • Manage the development of the educational component of the program
  • Drive the development of dual-client, donor and beneficiary, strategies for improved project delivery
  • Coordination and management of international service groups to execute the implementation of the program’s initiatives; upwards of 400 annual volunteers
  • Coordination, management, and distribution of an annual investment fund upwards of $40,000 for community initiatives and cooperatives
  • Promote marketing initiatives to further expand the program and support supplementary programmatic endeavors
  • Manage the implementation of supplementary programming and additional initiatives between brigades
Reports directly to: Program Manager, Panama and Chief Programs Officer
Works Directly with: Panama Program Manager, Law Brigades Program Lead, Law Brigades Program Advisor, Coordinators and seasonal staff, Research and Evaluation team
Experience & Qualifications:
  • Native or fluent in Spanish and English
  • Bachelor’s degree in a pre-law major from a four-year university, J.D. law degree recommended
  • Willingness to commit to at least 12 months
  • Ability to interface with rural Panamanians, local staff, international development organizations and elected officials
  • Ability to work effectively within a development team
  • Ability to live and work in developing country settings
  • Ability to participate in moderately strenuous physical activity
  • Commitment to the mission and goals of Global Brigades
  • Analytical and detail-oriented
  • Organized, time-Flexible and patient
  • Legal knowledge and background
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Highly proficient in computer applications: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Google docs
Living Conditions/Compensation:
This is an opportunity to gain significant experience in international health and development, through a crucial project that will significantly benefit the people of rural Panama. In addition, other benefits include ability to live in Panama, experience local culture, dress informally, work from home, and have flexible working hours.
Compensation includes room and board provided, a small personal monthly stipend ($300), emergency health insurance, and visa renewal costs.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing your specific qualifications and interest in the position to Michelle Menclewicz at michelle@globalbrigades.org. Please be sure to send the documents as attachments and include the job title in your subject line. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

Global Brigades team members represent the organization both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and GB’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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