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Program Officer - Internet Freedom - Washington, DC

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Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. 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 assist in managing all program aspects for a portfolio of grants in the assigned region to include program design through implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, fundraising, advocacy, outreach, administration, and backstopping field projects. He/she will report directly to the Senior Program Manager.
Some Duties and Responsibilities
  • Implement or use security procedures including secure communication tools to communicate with parties in at-risk counties
  • Follow, track and report on developments related to Internet Freedom
  • Lead monitoring and evaluation process, track and document program activities and its impact to ensure that all grant objectives are met
  • Contribute to development of program strategy, and assist in the implementation of overall strategy and vision for country projects and/or global areas of focus
  • Track and analyze budgets for accuracy, and provide projections and forecasts to help determine requirements
  • Produce financial documents such as reconciliations and advance requests in line with FH and donor requirements
  • Write contracts, MOUs, letters of agreement and other contractual documents as required
  • Write proposals, and coordinate proposal submission process, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timely submission
  • Schedule and arrange meetings and events, and liaise with internal and external contacts
  • Other related duties as assigned.
We offer great benefits including:
  • 100% employer-paid dental insurance
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
  • 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
  • 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
  • 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……


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 4 – 6 years of related experience with a minimum 2 years experience in project management
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a second relevant language is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of democracy and human right principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
  • Strong knowledge of Internet safety, Internet privacy, and online free expression issues
  • Experience using secure communication tools such as PGP/GPG, Hushmail, Tor, etc.
  • Proven skills using social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.
  • Mastery of MS Office Suite, and graphic design and video production skills preferred
  • Ability to apply accurate and strong database and records management skills
  • Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
  • Field experience in program region preferred


Contact Details

Contact:
Shannon Crowe
Email:
recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing Program Officer Internet Freedom (2011-077). Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
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