Health & Rights Programme Assistant
Search Closes: October 1, 2012
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
We seek a dynamic, creative and committed programme assistant to provide administrative and program assistance to the Health & Rights Programme which covers East Africa. The position reports to the health & rights programme manager and works closely with the Open Society’s Public Health Program (PHP). OSIEA promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse leaders and groups.
Responsibilities
Logistic Support: Schedule meeting requests; photocopy, answer e-mail and phone inquiries; schedule travel arrangements; take minutes for meetings; draft correspondence; and organize conference calls; organize and handle meeting logistics Grants Management: Assist programme officer to finalize, input and track grant applications, and to maintain working relationships with grantees Finance: Track program spending.
Process bills, monthly credit card reports, and reimbursement requests; Prepare consultancy contracts, process consultants’ expense reports, and coordinate consultants’ travel needs
Qualifications
Proven commitment to the protection of human rights in the East African region.
Minimum five years prior experience in an administrative/coordination role.
Experience in proposal writing and review preferred
Extensive computer skills (expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel and databases required) and ability to learn new software applications
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people
Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
Team spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
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