Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary
The Program Officer will support ongoing activities and projects of the Dignity for All: LGBTI Assistance Program which provides emergency assistance to human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) under threat around the world, with a focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) human rights. The Program Officer reports to the Program Manager for Dignity for All.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, human rights, law, or related field, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in program management, including reporting ability and knowledge of funder account requirements
- Demonstrated analytical ability and experience working on human rights and LGBTI rights globally
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively in a second language preferred
- Demonstrated experience in creating, managing and effectively reporting on budgets and program activities
- Demonstrated ability to accurately track expenditures and maintain up-to-date financial tracking systems and all supporting documentation
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, foster, interact, and maintain positive relationships with partners and stakeholders in diverse and cross-cultural environments, with sensitivity and a high degree of courtesy, discretion, tact, and professionalism
- Proven knowledge of USG funding regulations
- Familiarity with Fluxx or other secure data base systems and secure communications
- Proven ability to write effective proposals, reports, and procedures and maintain complete and accurate documentation
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Excellent judgment in problem-solving and decision-making on a consistent basis
- Experience working with a small team in a fast-paced environment
Some Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and implementation of all program aspects including work plan development, identifying consultants and sub-grantees, implementation of program activities, organizing trainings, international meetings and other activities, and monitoring and evaluation of program activities
- Primarily responsible for reviewing budget proposals and reports by partners and communicating and ensuring financial compliance with partners
- Develop effective professional relationships with partner organizations and assist them in increasing their capacity to meet objectives and more effectively implement their own programs
- Evaluate team systems and documents and lead projects to improve overall efficiency and productivity
- As needed, manage own Dignity casework ensuring complete, accurate, and timely processing of cases; assist with overseeing cases for Dignity program being processed by other team members
- Negotiate and write contracts, grants, MOUs, LOAs, and other contractual documents, and ensure that the objectives and terms of agreements are met
- Develop and maintain relationships with the civil society, regional organizations, donor and diplomatic community, congressional staff, partners and grantees, policy community, other NGOs and think tanks as directed by supervisor
- Conduct outreach to LGBTI human rights defenders and CSOs, locally, regionally, and globally
- Cover Washington DC-based events pertaining to LGBTI human rights
- Support and contribute to proposal writing activities, as needed, help identify new donors and partners, and draft narrative reports to funders
- As needed, contribute to FH publications and write web site content, press releases, briefings, policy papers, etc.
- Contribute to weekly, monthly and quarterly program reporting
- Other related duties as assigned
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
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.
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.
We offer great benefits including:
- Generously subsidized dental insurance
- Generously subsidized vision insurance
- Generously subsidized health insurance with three options (HMO, POS, PPO)
- 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental/voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
- Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
- Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
- And much more……
How to apply:
Qualified and Interested Applicants
We invite qualified candidates to complete an online application and submit a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position).
https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=FREEH…
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.
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