Community Services and DevelopmentFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights.
The Associate, Program Management will effectively manage the grant making processes related to the higher education team’s objectives. This responsibility includes day-to-day liaison with grantees about proposal development and submission, providing feedback and reviewing budgets, overseeing grant record preparation, ensuring timely processing of grants, payments and reports, and undertaking periodic reviews of progress with grantees, including site visits and attendance of program meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Effectively manage the grant making processes related to the higher education team’s objectives.
Act as a day-to-day liaison with grantees regarding proposal development, submission, and budget reviews.
Oversee grant record preparation and ensure timely processing of grants, payments, and reports.
Undertake periodic reviews of progress with grantees, including site visits and attendance of program meetings.
Build a strong understanding of organizational grant-making rules and policies and help design selection processes.
Work collaboratively across OSF to leverage organizational capabilities to reach agreed outcomes.
Communicate with and build collaborative relationships with grantees and partners, providing guidance on OSF processes.
Support the development of grantee organizations and projects by providing internal and external expertise.
Assist in the construction, maintenance, and assessment of grant making, sharing design responsibility with the manager.
Provide support for internal and external initiatives and events, including conceptualizing agendas and managing logistics.
Manage and oversee consultant contracts as needed.
Contribute to planning and development of annual goals and budgets.
Requirements and Qualifications
Educated to a degree-level (BA/BSc/HND or equivalent).
Substantial relevant experience in non-governmental organizations, universities, think tanks, philanthropy, development, consulting, or the public sector.
Understanding of the field of higher education and key trends and developments.
Experience working at or with higher education institutions.
Excellent strategic and analytical skills with complex project management experience.
Flexibility to adapt as work areas expand or change based on programmatic needs.
Grant making experience is considered a strong advantage.
Experience in more than one geographic region is a strong asset.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Open Society Foundations career portal on Workday by following the application link provided below.
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