Waging Justice for Women Program Director
Clooney Foundation for Justice
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: South Africa
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop program workplans and budgets aligned with organizational priorities and co-founders' vision
- Manage WJW fellowship program and legal clinic budgets, grants, and resources
- Assist with funding proposals, report to donors, and contribute to fundraising efforts to sustain and develop the program
- Supervise and mentor program staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture
- Support other CFJ staff in identifying opportunities to incorporate technology and AI to advance access to justice initiatives implemented by WJW in partnership with the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice
- Develop and implement MEL systems to track the program’s outputs
Requirements
- Law degree
- 10+ years of relevant experience of increasing responsibility, for example in government, law firms, NGOs or international organizations
- Demonstrated expertise in women’s rights and/or broader human rights advocacy, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
- A proven track record of providing legal representation and advocacy
- Proven leadership in managing teams and mentoring lawyers
- Commitment to advancing women’s rights and expanding access to justice for underserved communities
- Ability to thrive in an international, multicultural, remote working environment
- Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
Benefits
- CFJ provides a laptop to employees
- Reimbursement for eligible office supply expenses
- Reimbursement of eligible phone and internet expenses
- Annual professional development budget
- Generous employer contributions to health and dental insurance coverage
- Annual Paid Time Off policy including 25 vacation days, 4 personal days, and statutory holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
program workplansbudgetsfunding proposalslegal representationadvocacyMEL systems
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
law degree