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Program Officer - Last date 24th Oct 2014

Applications are invited by The Open Society for the post of Program Officer and the last date is 24/10/2014 

The Open Society Women’s Rights Program aims to promote open societies where women control their own bodies, choices, and lives; participate freely in political, community, and family life; play integral economic roles in local and global marketplaces; and be able to advance their rights in systems of justice. The program pursues three goals: (1) to strengthen women’s rights organizations and movements in countries and regions where Open Society is active; (2) to promote economic justice for women; and (3) to combat policies and practices that undermine the physical safety of women and the enjoyment of their sexual and reproductive rights. A full strategic plan will be presented to the Global Board of the Open Society Foundations in 2015.

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The Open Society Foundations are the global philanthropies of George Soros, who, as chairman, plays an active role in the work of the foundations.

Job Profile:

The purpose of the position is strategy development, grantmaking, and operational efforts to strengthen women’s organizations and movements, advance women’s sexual and reproductive rights, and promote economic justice for women. The program officer will play an important role in developing the new Women’s Rights Program strategy; stay abreast of the fields, identifying opportunities for funding and other engagement with partners; and represent the program externally. Work is carried out independently/under general supervision. Additional responsibilities include the following:

Program-Related Functions
•Develop, in close collaboration with Women’s Rights Program team members, a strategy and subsequent grantmaking and operational portfolio in one of the program’s priority areas;
•Write strategy/position papers that provide insight on policy issues impacting the field and/or offer suggestions about field building and strategic project development;
•Work with the director to ensure close collaboration with other programs across the Open Society Foundations network;
•Establish strategic relationships with other philanthropic partners and NGOs and identify joint programming opportunities;
•Collaborate with grantees, philanthropic partners, and other field professionals and participate in program- and field-related meetings and convenings;
•Invite grant proposals from selected funding applicants and work with applicants to develop and finalize grant proposals;
•Review grant proposals and write grant recommendations;
•Review and assess letters of inquiry and make funding recommendations and declinations;
•Monitor grants through site visits and review of narrative and financial reports;
•Manage financial and budget reports to track grant and program spending;
•Supervise program officers, administrative support staff, and consultants, when relevant;
•Perform occasional special assignments, including participation in foundation task forces and working groups.

Other
•Extensive travel will be required;
•Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

This exciting opportunity is for an experienced professional with substantial knowledge, expertise, and five to seven years’ programmatic experience in women’s rights.

The successful candidate will have:
•Substantial knowledge of current practices, trends, and key actors and thought leaders in the women’s rights field;
•Knowledge of the state of women’s rights in at least two countries where Open Society is active, preferable;
•Good strategic thinking and ability to make good, independent decisions;
•Ability to work independently, with a high-level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals;
•Proven ability to work effectively in a fluid and fast paced work environment, managing multiple priorities under pressure and accomplishing short- and long- term deadlines with a heavy workload;
•History of being a strong team player;
•Broad intellectual curiosity, comfort with robust debate, and a good sense of humor will be valuable;
•Excellent writing and editing skills in English; proficiency in other languages will be a great advantage;
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
•Strong public speaking and presentation skills;
•Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomatic and problem solving abilities and a desire for continued professional growth while focused on promoting and developing grantees, partners,and colleagues;
•Demonstrated cross-cultural competence and substantial life experience with multiple cultures;
•Graduate degree in a social science, e.g. in law, economics, gender studies, political science, public administration, or public policy, and five to seven years’ relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

Application Instructions

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements by October 24, 2014, to: humanresources@opensocietyfoundations.org. Include job code in subject line: PO-WRP

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