Search Closes: March 30, 2012
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We seek a dynamic Director to head a new cross-cutting program to promote organizational learning, evaluation, and knowledge sharing.
The Director reports to the Executive Director.Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
We seek a dynamic Director to head a new cross-cutting program to promote organizational learning, evaluation, and knowledge sharing.
The LEAP Director provides strategic vision and leadership on internal monitoring and evaluation efforts; staff and grantee learning and training initiatives; and the integration of the organizational values into the work environment and product.
The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa promotes vibrant, tolerant democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups.
Responsibilities
- Tracking Impact
- Develop and
apply criteria to measure the effectiveness and outcomes of OSIEA programs
through the use of the Appreciative
- Inquiry (AI)
evaluation methodology to improve performance
- Staff Learning
and Training
- Promote an
office environment that encourages innovative thinking and knowledge
sharing. Organize regular all-staff trainings and identify learning
opportunities for staff on an individualized basis. Create learning
opportunities to improve network program collaboration.
- Integrating the
Organizational Values
- Lead innovative
initiatives to uphold and integrate the organizational values into the
performance of duties and tasks on a daily basis to foster healthy
inter-office communication
- Grantee Learning
and Training
- Support program
staff to incorporate capacity building and institutional strengthening
components into grant making.
- Oversee a grant
portfolio to oversee these aspects as well as to support opportunities for
promising young leaders
Qualifications
- Relevant
advanced degree and proven commitment to the protection of human rights in
the Eastern African region
- Knowledge of the
Appreciative Inquiry methodology of monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in
capacity building and organizational development
- 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 multiple liaisons within OSIEA and the larger Open Society
Foundations network 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
For more information: www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package
No phone calls, please. Only successful candidates will be contacte
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package
No phone calls, please. Only successful candidates will be contacte
