Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research,effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supportingthe right of every individual to be free.
The Ideal Candidate
We seek acapable and committed Senior Program Officer to take charge of a new program in East Africa and the Horn that aims to support local human rights defenders. The Senior Program Officer will serve as a trainer and technical advisor to indigenous human rights organizations to help them develop skills and procedures that support more effective human rights monitoring and advocacy. The successful candidate will demonstrate through presentation of her/his educational and professional record and life experience that he/she possesses the high level intellectual ability, management skills, dedication to democratic principles, training and public relations abilities, political savvy, imagination, drive, and flexibility that are commensurate with the demands of this position.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the East and Horn of Africa Regional Director, the Senior Program Officer will exercise significant responsibility for all areas of program management including strategic design, program implementation, staff supervision, office management, communications, advocacy, fundraising, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Essential Duties
- Responsible for successful implementation of the new program including developing trainings
- and other technical assistance, assessing needs, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and other duties as needed
- Builds and maintains relationships with relevant local human rights organizations
- Reports regularly to the Regional Director on program implementation
- In coordination with the Project Director and Senior Program Manager in DC, identifies and
- pursues new opportunities for program development and funding
- Prepares responses to requests from donors, governmental organizations, the media and the public regarding program information
- Supports Freedom House’s ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues
- through occasional contribution to Freedom House publications, articles and other releases.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of democracy and human rights issues in Africa
- Knowledge of general office management concepts
- Knowledge of USG funding sources and program management
- Knowledge of general accounting procedures as they relate to USG funding sources
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively write proposals, reports, procedures, maintain documentation and complete required forms
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
- At least five (5) years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs
- Expertise in human rights monitoring, investigation and reporting
- Experience with case management technology preferred
- Experience in providing technical assistance to local organizations in African or other developing countries
- Experience and success in managing and supervising staff
- Experience working in a challenging operating environment;
- Experience in the region a plus
We offer great benefits including:
- 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision Insurance, emergency evacuation
- 100% employer-paid R&R leave for expatriates which includes cost of air travel to and from home of record for employee and eligible dependents
- Round trip air fare for employee and eligible dependents to work location
- Life Insurance, long term disability coverage & accidental death and dismemberment,
- Housing allowance plus relocation allowance
- Paid vacation leave, Paid holidays,
- And much more……
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary requirements to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR. Dept., referencing Req. 2010-001
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
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