Program Manager Job, Fiscal Justice at Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa.
Descriptions;
OSIEA is a part of the global Open Society Foundations network. Founded in 2005, OSIEA plays an active role in encouraging open, informed dialogue about issues of public importance. We support individuals and groups to participate in matters that affect them in order to demand fair treatment, delivery of services and accountability from their leaders and institutions. Our Mission & Values We promote democratic governance, justice and human rights, respect for the rule of law, and the protection of the rights of minorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conceive, design and manage cross-department, cross-program or similarly complex projects that advance fiscal justice, safeguard essential public services, and promote green, inclusive, and equitable economic policies.
- Play a lead role in constructing, managing and assessing grant making portfolios on fiscal justice, sharing responsibility for portfolio strategy design.
- Maintain primary relationship with grantees and with internal and external partners to advance shared goals and advocacy strategies around economic justice.
- Use a variety of tools, such as advocacy, communications, grant-making, strategic litigation and research, to advance agendas around economic and fiscal justice.
What We Are Looking For
- 5-7 years of experience in a field connected to the advancement of economic rights and justice.
- Deep knowledge of and experience, including strong networks with civil society organizations, working on at least one of the following issues: economic inequality, tax policy, public budgets, debt, development financing and/or social and economic inclusion issues.
- Practical experience using multiple tools to effect change, including grant-making, campaigning, coalition-building, NGO strengthening, and policy research.
- Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and social justice.
- Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people; and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace.
Desirable (but Not Required)
- Strong networks and experience working in the Global South.
- Experience working in or with multilateral organizations and international financial institutions, governments and academic networks.
- Fluency in additional languages besides English.
