Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa Jobs Opportunities in Kenya

Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa Jobs Program Officer Opportunities in Kenya


Responsibilities

  • 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 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.
  • 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 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

    Interested candidates should send their resume by b1st December, 2017 to:

    jobs@osiea.org

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

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