OSIEA Program Associates Jobs in Kenya

OSIEA Program Associates Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Program Associate (2)

Reports to: Program Manager

Functional Area: Programs

About the Organization

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people.

The vision of Open Society-Africa is to build a globally respected, vibrant, and integrated Africa, characterized by democratic governance, sustainable development, and economic systems that deliver more just, inclusive, and accountable outcomes with and for the people and the environment in Africa.

In pursuit of this vision, Open Society-Africa’s mission is to deepen people-generated democracy, accountable governance, and inclusive development in Africa through strategic and participatory grantmaking and by strengthening gender justice.

Job Purpose

The Program Associate is an individual contributor role, central to maintaining programmatic capacity for efficiency and agility in our operations.

The Program Associate provides advanced, specialized and/or general operational support to Open Society-Africa program teams.

The role works under limited supervision and has a proficient understanding of OSF systems, platforms and processes, as well as other program-specific operational matters including grant and contract processing, strategy documents, and other operational matters related to operationalizing programs.

This role involves extensive internal communications and collaboration with support units, as well as relationships with program partners on other operational matters.

As a Program Associate at Open Society-Africa, you will be responsible for:

Carrying out significant aspects of one or more administrative functions with limited supervision.

Collating and analyzing data and information independently, using a range of tools, methods and formats.

Conducting data analysis using primary data sources and selecting relevant information to enable the identification of key themes and trends.

Identifying and implementing improvements to processes within area of responsibility and carrying out related change management activities, under minimal supervision.

Interacting with colleagues to obtain or to convey information and to advance issues or projects for which responsible

and/or to support issues or projects for which colleagues are responsible.

Documenting relevant information to ensure that the program records of activities remain current.

Guiding others in the use and benefit of knowledge management methods and tools/systems, under minimal supervision.

Generating a variety of materials from varied sources, using both established templates/formats as well as creating new models based on an understanding of the purpose of the materials, in accordance with general procedures and with some discretion in problem-solving.

Working under limited supervision, except in very novel or unusually complex circumstances.

Data Management

Grantmaking

Logistics/Arrangements

Research and Recommendations

Technical Skills

Analytical Processes, Assessment, Contract Administration, Planning and Organizing, Service Delivery, and Writing Skills.

Individual Competencies

Advancing Diversity and Inclusion, Expertise, Getting the Right Things Done, Leading Change, Managing Time and Money, Strategic Thinking, Working Well with OSF Colleagues, and Working Well with Others.

Education

Relevant degree.

General Experience

Minimum number of years of relevant working experience—2 years.

Language: Preference will be given to applicants who are fluent in both English and French.

If this sounds like the position you have been looking for, please submit your cover letter and CV via Formstack by Monday, 10 October 2022. We look forward to learning more about you.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive a response. Open Society-Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: OSIEA Program Associates Jobs in Kenya

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