OSISA is a growing African institution committed to deepening democracy, protecting human rights and enhancing good governance in the region. Its vision is to promote and sustain the ideals, values, institutions and practices of open society in which people, free from material and other forms deprivation, understand their rights and responsibilities and participate actively in all spheres of life. OSISA‘s mission is to initiate and support programmes working towards open society ideals and to advocate for these ideals in southern Africa.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Democracy and Governance Cluster Team Leader, the Consultant will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the Media, Digital Rights and Access to Information work of the Cluster. S/he will be required to identify opportunities for grantmaking within the programme and manage the provision of grants to key national and regional partners. In this regard, the Consultant will review and make recommendations on requests for funding. S/he will play a strong role in facilitating networks amongst OSISA partners within the programme and in research, convening dialogue and debate on issues relevant to OSISA’s overall mandate.
Key Performance Areas
Programme Initiation:
- Actively identifies opportunities within the programme that are aligned to the OSISA strategy, and provides intellectual leadership in strategy and work plan development and review.
Programme Implementation:
- Ensures the implementation of the programme work plan and importantly the integration of the programme within the Cluster and across the organisation.
- Ensures joint and collaborative work with other programmes to ensure maximum impact from OSISA grants and projects.
- Works with the Grants Unit to identify and manage pre and post award compliance issues as well as reporting requirements.
- Responsible for assisting the Team Leader with due diligence, monitoring of the programme budget, management and tracking grants within the Media, Digital Rights and Access to Information Programme.
Communication and Advocacy:
- Identifies key opportunities for the promotion of the Media, Digital Rights and Access to Information strategic priorities as part of the Democracy and Governance’s theory of change and OSISA ideals.
- Reporting to the Cluster Team Leader and working closely with relevant Open Society Foundation programmes, develops advocacy initiatives related to the Media, Digital Rights and Access to Information at regional and national level.
Key Competencies
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency in French and/or Portuguese is a definite plus
- Excellent attention to detail
- Capacity to work in multi-cultural and multinational contexts
- Grant management experience and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure with composure
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Willingness to travel
Qualifications and Experience
- A Master’s Degree in Law, Social Sciences, Development, Media Studies, Journalism or any related field.
- At least five years’ experience in a programme or project management position in a bilateral, multilateral, civil society, regional organisation setting.
- A working knowledge of and demonstrable familiarity with relevant discourses and the media situation in Southern Africa is a distinct advantage.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should forward the following to [email protected] with the relevant position as the subject heading:
- A one-page cover letter
- CV of not more than 5 pages
- 500-word motivation paper
Candidates must have the legal right to work in South Africa.
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Closing date for submission is 17 May 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive a response.
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