Deadline: 5 March 2016
Open Society Foundations (OSF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Program Officer in London, United Kingdom.
The Program Officer will be responsible for evolving and implementing the Program’s Quantified Society strategy and carry out all stages of relevant grant making.
The OSF works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Program Officer will perform the following functions-
- Evolve the strategy of the Information Program’s Quantified Society initiative, lead regular internal reviews including with the Program’s Advisory Board, and present the Program’s work to both internal and external audiences.
- Implement a program of work to advance the Quantified Society strategy, using a range of tools including grant making, fellowships, litigation and program-related investments.
- Operating with considerable autonomy, manage relationship with grantees and other social change partners and make funding decisions within an approved budget and strategy.
- Build collaborative relationships within and outside OSF (e.g., with existing grantees, prospective grantees, experts in the community, etc.) that advance rights and justice in the quantified society.
- Share responsibility for strengthening connections between OSF’s geographic and thematic programs consistent with OSF’s broader priorities, identifying opportunities where a shared approach might have the potential to create a broader impact.
- Monitor fields of interest to the Information Program and OSF and participate in the development of the Information Program’s overall strategy.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent experience/education; graduate degree preferred.
- At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in a leading role at an NGO, government agency or research institution focused on technology, rights and justice, or relevant business.
- Mastery of the key issues in the area of technology, rights and justice, including familiarity with current controversies and thinking in the field; a demonstrated engagement with “quantified society” issues, particularly in relation to the implications of commercial data collection.
- Demonstrated success in advancing social change strategies, including the ability to adopt those strategies in response to an evolving situation.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in the execution of OSF strategies, often under circumstances in which insufficient information is available or circumstances are volatile.
- Project management skills, including the ability to direct others to gather evidence and research to support a key decision or judgment.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English are essential.
- Humility and an ability to learn from mistakes are a must.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit OSF.
