Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa Jobs in Kenya

Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa Programme Officer Jobs in Kenya


Introduction

The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) promotes vibrant and inclusive democracies in Eastern Africa. Founded in 2005, OSIEA plays an active role in encouraging informed dialogue about issues of public importance. We promote democratic governance, justice, human rights, equality and non-discrimination, respect for rule of law and protection of rights of minorities. We play a key role in amplifying the voices that promote open society ideals. We do this by supporting individuals, organizations, coalitions, and movements. We do this through grant-making, research, and advocacy. OSIEA works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, South Sudan, and Rwanda.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a bold vision for innovative work that will add value by identifying grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies to advance the rights of youth 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 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.

    Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • At least six years’ relevant work experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and one other East African language.
  • Support identification of capacity and institutional development opportunities in partner organizations (grantees).
  • Experience developing and implementing social change strategies through a rights-based approach and substantive knowledge of human rights issues in the Eastern Africa region.
  • Experience in working with community based groups in East Africa on human rights issues relating to youth.
  • Experience in or understanding of grant making in East Africa.
  • Knowledge of the Eastern Africa human rights context.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 17th November 2017 to:

    jobs@osiea.org

    For more information and job application details, see; Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa Programme Officer Jobs in Kenya

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