Program Coordinator Employer: National Strategy Information Center Culture of Lawfulness Project (www.cultureoflawfulness.org and www.culturadelalegalidad.org.mx) Location: Washington, DC Job Title: Program Coordinator Start Date: Immediate. Background: The Culture of Lawfulness (COL) Project seeks to promote societal support for the rule of law. In various countries around the world, the COL Project is empowering leaders in key sectors to harness the educational power of their institutions, particularly those in law enforcement, mass media, education, and centers of moral authority. Since the late 1990s, the COL Project staff have been helping these partners develop self-sustaining programs to enhance knowledge of and support for the rule of law. . By rule of law is meant (1) citizen participation in the creation and oversight of laws that (2) are applied equally and (3) protect the individual as well as society Job Description: Assist national and local government and civil society leaders in Mexico to develop, pilot, evaluate, and institutionalize culture of lawfulness educational initiatives. This includes: Program Development and Design • Assist national, regional, and state partners in program development, and coordinate work and input from curriculum specialists and country experts in the United States and abroad. • Draft educational material to meet program needs for education about the rule of law. • Work with government officials, and key sectors of civil society to explain, expand, and publicize programs. • Develop progress reports, grant proposals, and contract material for future activities. Program Implementation • Coordinate culture of lawfulness education and activities with national, state, and local leadership, and monitor implementation, both in Mexico and from Washington, DC. Advise, encourage, and follow-up with local contacts. • Organize seminars and educational training programs in cooperation with Mexican leadership and academies. • Coordinate, conduct, monitor, and evaluate educational programs. Additional activities might include but are not limited to: • Coordinating and administering regular meetings (in person and via teleconferences) with project team • Develop and maintain key relationships with counterparts • Prepare briefings, letters and other written materials for internal and external use as needed Qualifications: • Master’s degree preferred • Excellent written and spoken communication skills (in both English and Spanish) • Willingness to travel to Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America • At least three year’s experience in program coordination • Good knowledge of and personal experience in working/living in Latin America. • Enthusiasm and adaptability to work as a key figure in a developing network with diverse background. • Well organized, good planner, independent worker; • Willingness and enthusiasm to work on a wide range of issues • Relevant computer literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc This position offers a competitive salary according to experience. The candidate must have the legal right to be employed in the United States. The contract will be under United States law, with the relevant terms and conditions applying To apply: Please direct resume and cover letter to: recruiting@strategycenter.org Location: Washington, DC Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc