The Open Society Foundations work worldwide to
build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to
their citizens.
OSIEA implements initiatives to advance justice, free speech, public health, and independent media in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and South Sudan.
The Deputy Director is a key member of the senior management team responsible for providing program and administrative management and for ensuring that office operations are conducted effectively and efficiently in support of OSIEA programs.
Based in Nairobi, the position works with the entire team and reports to the Executive Director to ensure performance standards are met.
Responsibilities
Program Management and Staff SupervisionOSIEA implements initiatives to advance justice, free speech, public health, and independent media in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and South Sudan.
The Deputy Director is a key member of the senior management team responsible for providing program and administrative management and for ensuring that office operations are conducted effectively and efficiently in support of OSIEA programs.
Based in Nairobi, the position works with the entire team and reports to the Executive Director to ensure performance standards are met.
Responsibilities
- Provide
strategic vision, guidance and leadership on matters relating to OSIEA’s
programming, strategy, management, governance, and budget
- Supervise
and provide substantive guidance, feedback and support to designated
program staff in refining the overall strategic direction of OSIEA’s focus
areas, in establishing program priorities, and in designing and carrying
out projects
- Put
into place a process to oversee the preparation of the annual program
strategy and budget plans with the director, program staff and board,
including an annual staff retreat
- Assist
the director in overseeing the production of OSIEA communications and
publications, including by writing and editing documents.
- Develop
and apply learning, monitoring and evaluation criteria to better measure
the effectiveness and outcomes of OSIEA projects
- As
required, represent the director at meetings within the OSF network and
externally
- Develop
and coordinate special projects as requested by the director
Office Management and Administration
- Oversee
the daily operations of the organization, supervise staff, and stand in
for the director as needed
- Oversee
planning for and preparation of OSIEA board meetings, including the grant
approval process.
- Develop
and oversee mechanisms for regular staff communication, including monthly
conference calls and regular meetings/calls between relevant colleagues as
well as the board.
- Put
into place oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with internal policy
and legal requirements
- Serve
as the primary contact for financial oversight throughout the year
- Oversee
security procedures to ensure the safety of OSI staff traveling in the
region
Qualifications
- Advanced
degree and at least ten years work experience
- Substantive
knowledge of the Eastern African region
- Five
years experience as a manager with an understanding of the principles and
practices involved in the effective management of a complex institution.
Must enjoy management.
- Proven
commitment to the protection of human rights and knowledge of the East
African region
- Extraordinary
initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
- Ability
to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people
- Team
spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
- Ability
to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong
organizational skills and close attention to detail
- Integrity,
diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
- Willingness
to travel as needed
At OSIEA, all staff are expected to work at
integrating the organizational values into the performance of their duties and
tasks on a daily basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed
to uphold the values and foster healthy inter-office communication.
For more information: www.soros.org and www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package
No phone calls, please. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Search closes: October 6, 2011
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
For more information: www.soros.org and www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package
No phone calls, please. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Search closes: October 6, 2011
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
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