OSIEA
promotes a just, inclusive, and vibrant Eastern Africa where all people live in
dignity and equality and participate meaningfully in society.
We
seek a dynamic Programme Officer for the Eastern Africa
region.
Overall job purpose: In collaboration with two Open Society Foundation thematic programmes namely the Human Rights Initiative (HRI) and the Public Health Program (PHP): the Programme Officers core duties will entail provision of technical support in identification and fostering of effective grant making relations in a dynamic, creative and committed manner with a focus on key populations.
- Provide
a bold vision for innovative work that will add value by identifying
grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies to advance health
rights of key populations in Eastern Africa, Participate in the
development of overall program strategy.
- Collaborate
within and beyond the program team, including building partnerships beyond
OSF to develop knowledge content, identify emerging trends, and conduct
strong field assessments employing a rights-based lens.
- Conduct
relevant legal and policy analysis in the region for internal and external
audiences.
- Support
identification of capacity and institutional development opportunities in
partner organizations (grantees).
- Support
network/coalition building for joint advocacy with grantees and
constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and
the general public.
- Oversee
administrative duties within the program and supervision of consultants.
Person
Specifications
- Advanced
degree in a relevant field.
- At
least six years’ work experience in a similar work environment.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills in English and one other East
African language.
- Experience
developing and implementing social change strategies through a
rights-based approach and substantive knowledge of health rights issues in
the Eastern Africa region.
- Experience
in working with community based groups in East Africa on public health and
human rights issues relating to LGBTI, sex workers, People Who Use Drugs
(PWUD) among others.
- Experience
in grant making work in East Africa.
- Knowledge
of the Eastern Africa sexual rights context.
- NGO
experience is desirable
- Ability
to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Integrity,
team work, diplomacy and professionalism will be essential.
- Willingness
to travel as needed.
How to
Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should mail their resumes and cover letters to jobs@osiea.org by 15th August 2016.
For more information on the Organization interested applicants may visit: www.osiea.org.
The position will attract a competitive salary with good benefits package.