Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa: Assistant Programme Manager

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, s/he will assist in the development and implementation of the Human Rights and Democracy Building Programme (HRDB) strategy and work plans across the Southern African region.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead work and strategies for human rights promotion and protection
• Initiate, assess and recommend project proposals for support by the HRDB Programme
• Oversee a portfolio of advocacy, capacity building, facilitation and knowledge production grants in furtherance of the strategic objectives of the HRDB Programme
• Direct ongoing monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions over human rights projects including supporting human rights defenders and related initiatives in the region
• This is a two-year renewable contract position.

Requirements:

• Law degree. A master's degree in human rights, development studies or another appropriate degree in humanities
• Minimum of five years experience in a combination of project/programme management
• Working knowledge of the African and/or international human rights system and institutions and related litigation
• Working experience in a human rights organisation, project management or programme quality development role or management of donor funding
• Creativity and interest in working in a technical role as part of a team committed to building open and democratic societies in the region
• Ability for independent use of computer packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail
• Open to innovation and experimentation
• Have an appreciation of the complex multi-sectoral nature of the response to human rights
• Verbal and written communication, research and analytical skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of some of the African languages spoken in the region, including knowledge of French and/or Portuguese

Salary: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience will be offered.

To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter to the Head of Human Resources, Prava Singh at humanresources [at] osisa [dot] org.

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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa is an equal opportunity employer and women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more about the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa, refer to www.osisa.org.