The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people.
We seek to strengthen the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities, and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected governments; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check.
We help to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights.
We implement initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media.
We build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information.
Working in every part of the world, the Open Society Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.
The Open Society Justice Initiative uses law to protect and empower people around the world. Through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance, the Justice Initiative promotes human rights and builds legal capacity for open societies. We foster accountability for international crimes, combat racial discrimination and statelessness, support criminal justice reform, address abuses related to national security and counterterrorism, expand freedom of information and expression, and stem corruption linked to the exploitation of natural resources. Our staff are based in Abuja, Amsterdam, Bishkek, Brussels, Budapest, Freetown, The Hague, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, Phnom Penh, Santo Domingo, and Washington, D.C.
Strategy development and project implementation for assigned program and for developing the connections between the assigned program and the broader priorities of OSF. Work is carried out independently/under general supervision.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. OSF may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.
Program-Related:
- Work with the Senior Legal Officer, Senior Advisor, and other staff to develop strategies, priorities and guidelines;
- Write and edit program materials, including press releases, blogs and other publications, and contribute to the Justice Initiative website;
- Develop, plan and organize program-related events;
- Design, manage and oversee implementation of the ethnic profiling projects of the Justice Initiative, which may be carried out in collaboration with local and international partners and/or OSF National Foundations;
- Design, manage and oversee implementation of discrimination and citizenship projects worldwide;
- Work with the Senior Legal Officer and Senior Advisor to ensure close collaboration with other program directors and staff, convene cross-program working groups as needed, to advance research and development and rapid response opportunities;
- Stay abreast of developments in the field through research and attendance of conferences and/or meetings;
- Write strategy/position papers that provide direction on issues impacting the field and/or offer suggestions about strategic program development;
- Perform special assignments, including participation with other OSF programs and foundation task forces and working groups;
- Identify joint programming opportunities and efforts with partners;
- Build and establish strategic relationships with other philanthropic partners and NGO’s
Project Implementation/Management:
- Oversee project implementation in conjunction with partners, including compliance with project objectives, budgetary management and revision, as needed, of project activities;
- Participate in project events, including, but not limited to internal project meetings, media events, relevant conferences and networking meetings with international and regional human rights organizations;
- In conjunction with the Senior Legal Officer, Senior Advisor, and other staff/consultants, develop media and advocacy strategies, priorities and guidelines;
- Ensure that partners submit narrative and financial reports as required under the terms of contract;
- Submit documents to the Litigation Director as necessary including: litigation plans, new case assessments, advocacy plans, and structural outlines of briefs and drafts of briefs.
Budget:
- Manage financial and budget reports to track grant and program spending;
- Assist in the planning and developing of annual budget.
Other:
- Review proposed legal arguments with the Litigation Director;
- Travel will be required;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and five to eight years relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in project management, including managing consultants and developing and managing project budgets;
- NGO experience essential;
- Strong background with programs advancing social justice through community organizing, legal advocacy, research, or policy reform work.
- Effectively manage to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot and follow projects through to completion, with strict deadlines and without loss of attention to detail, budget and reporting;
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with internet research and database management;
- Exercise good listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences;
- Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals;
- Show discretion and ability to handle confidential issues;
- Knowledge of key organizations and networks active in the field;
- Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues and the general public.
- Advanced degree in law, international relations, political science or relevant field;
- Fluency in Spanish or French strongly preferred; other languages an advantage
- Demonstrable knowledge of law enforcement accountability;
- Direct work experience or research on discrimination, in the criminal justice system;
- Legal and/or social science research and analytical skills, data gathering and statistical analysis a plus;
- Experience working with international donor organizations, bilateral organizations, and/or governments preferred;
- Experience with database management, web searching and Lexis/Nexis;
- Ability to conduct research into legal procedure and jurisprudence in racial discrimination and citizenship discrimination cases.
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:humanresources@sorosny.org. Include job code in subject line: PO-OSJI
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