Health & Rights Programme Manager
Search Closes: October 1, 2012
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
We seek a dynamic programme manager to head the Health & Rights Programme which covers East Africa. Working in close collaboration with the Open Society’s Public Health Program (PHP), the position reports to the OSIEA executive director and PHP. OSIEA promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse leaders and groups.
Responsibilities
Provide a bold vision for innovative work that will add value by identifying grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies to promote health rights in Eastern Africa Management: Supervise staff and ensure a team leadership approach that fosters information sharing, learning, and growth.
Coordinate and serve as the key focal point with PHP for collaborative work in Eastern Africa to maximize results and impact
Conduct relevant legal and policy analysis for internal and external audiences.
Write, edit or commission reports and advocacy documents on health rights priorities
Qualifications
Advanced degree and at least ten years work experience
Proven commitment to the protection of human rights and substantive knowledge of health rights issues in the East African region
Five years of experience as a manager with an understanding of the principles and practices involved in the effective management of a complex institution.
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 Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package No phone calls, please. Only successful candidates will be contacted