Vacancy title:
Division Director – Security & Rights
Jobs at:
Open Society Initiative for Eastern AfricaDeadline of this Job:
10 October 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
As Division Director – Security & Rights at Open Society-Africa, you will be responsible for:
• Leading all aspects of the assigned function, including budgeting/financial management, leadership and staff development, policy development and strategic planning.
• Leading all aspects of the assigned function, including grantmaking, some policy and advocacy roles and ensuring that youth and women right issues are applied in the program’s work.
• Strategic Leadership and Oversight: Work with the Director of Programs in setting the strategic vision and direction to guide the development of the Security & Justice strategy, approve the program’s strategy and oversee its development and execution.
• Participate in the development of the grants and partnership strategy, working closely with the relevant stakeholders to design and develop appropriate grants policies.
• Direct and manage all aspects of Security & Justice policy development and approval in support of OSF’s major strategic initiatives, programs and directions. Issues are complex, and significantly impactful, requiring extensive collaboration and coordination. Work with wide discretion.
• Work closely with the DEI advisor and Women’s programs to deliver several strategic objectives aimed at women and youth.
• Liaise with the relevant board(s) providing critical financial operations information with actionable recommendations for performance improvement. Report regularly to ensure alignment on strategic priorities.
• Global Outreach—North and South, including OSF Networks.
• Compliance, Financial Management, Analysis and Control.
• Knowledge Management.
Technical Skills
Action Planning, Managing Change, Negotiation, Organization Design, Resourcing and Workforce Planning, Risk Management, and Service Delivery.
Individual Competencies
• Advancing Diversity and Inclusion, Expertise, Getting the Right Things Done, and Leading Change.
• Managing Time & Money, Strategic Thinking, Working Well with OSF Colleagues, and Working Well with Others.,
Education
• Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree. We will also consider applicants who can demonstrate the necessary competencies through experience.
Experience
• 15 years’ relevant experience, five of which should be substantial experience providing strategic management and leadership across organizational functions, directing substantial resources to achieve objectives.
• Knowledge of the operations-related principles, procedures, and best practices in the field.
• Knowledge of data analytics and reporting.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 180
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
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