Program Manager - Higher Education Support The Open Society Foundations
Organization:
The Open Society Foundations
Details:
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities. Investor and philanthropist George Soros established the Open Society Foundations, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. Our activities have grown to encompass the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Each Foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities.
For more information about HESP, please see: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp
Background:
The International Higher Education Support Program promotes the advancement of higher education within the humanities and social sciences by providing assistance to a network of institutions ranging from undergraduate universities to doctoral programs and centers for advanced study. The program works closely with Central European University, OSI Scholarship Programs, and Soros foundations to develop a variety of programs for students, academics, and education professionals at higher education institutions across Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. The program has also started to expand beyond its traditional regions of activity by developing initiatives in Africa and Nepal. The program provides financial and technical assistance to both institutions and individuals. Institutional support focuses on curriculum and faculty development, improving methods for teaching and learning, and creating institutional networks that can advance higher education reforms. The program supports individuals through a number of regional programs that build the skills and capacity of academics working in the social sciences and humanities. In addition to finding new partners at universities in Georgia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Ukraine, the program recently began an initiative in Africa that will assist universities and faculty members in research and policy development to help the continent adapt to climate change.
Responsibilities:
• Under the supervision of HESP Director for Institutional Support, manage HESP institutional grant portfolio, including preparing grants for approval and reviewing the reports;
• Together with HESP Director and HESP Director for Institutional Support organize a regular review process of the Network Institutions;
• Together with HESP Director for Institutional Support prepare ISP reports to Higher Education Sub-Board and OSF Senior Management;
• Work with Network Institutions identifying their capacity-building needs; • Work with Network Institutions on developing their strategic plans;
• Contribute to the development of HESP ISP network-building initiatives; • Organize Program meetings and conferences;
• Organize Higher Education Sub-Board members’ visits to Network Institutions;
• As a member of HESP team, contribute to the development and implementation of our global strategy;
• Maintain familiarity with the developments in higher education and social, political and economic situation in the countries hosting Network Institutions;
• In the absence of a Program Coordinator, provide the administrative support necessary to every aspect of the running of the program, including preparation and updating of files, contracts, consultancy contracts, organizing events and trips as requested by the ISP Director or the HESP Director; and
• Generally speaking, accomplish any task required by the ISP Director or the HESP Director.
Requirements:
• Minimum Master’s degree or equivalent in Humanities or Social Sciences;
• Extensive higher education work experience in an international setting;
• Excellent written and oral English language skills;
• Working knowledge in Russian;
• Knowledge of other languages of the countries the Program operates would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as to contribute to teamwork;
• Punctuality;
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work under pressure;
• Willingness to travel globally;
• Ability to work across a variety of cultures;
• Good knowledge of OSF computerized management systems would be an asset.
Timeline & Start Date:
Location: London, UK Start date: ASAP
Application Procedure:
Compensation: Salary range £45,000 to £48,000 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, a CV and writing sample before Monday 13th February 2012 to: recruitment-IP@osf-eu.org and include job code in subject line: SPMHESP No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Open Society Foundations
Details:
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities. Investor and philanthropist George Soros established the Open Society Foundations, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. Our activities have grown to encompass the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Each Foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities.
For more information about HESP, please see: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp
Background:
The International Higher Education Support Program promotes the advancement of higher education within the humanities and social sciences by providing assistance to a network of institutions ranging from undergraduate universities to doctoral programs and centers for advanced study. The program works closely with Central European University, OSI Scholarship Programs, and Soros foundations to develop a variety of programs for students, academics, and education professionals at higher education institutions across Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. The program has also started to expand beyond its traditional regions of activity by developing initiatives in Africa and Nepal. The program provides financial and technical assistance to both institutions and individuals. Institutional support focuses on curriculum and faculty development, improving methods for teaching and learning, and creating institutional networks that can advance higher education reforms. The program supports individuals through a number of regional programs that build the skills and capacity of academics working in the social sciences and humanities. In addition to finding new partners at universities in Georgia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Ukraine, the program recently began an initiative in Africa that will assist universities and faculty members in research and policy development to help the continent adapt to climate change.
Responsibilities:
• Under the supervision of HESP Director for Institutional Support, manage HESP institutional grant portfolio, including preparing grants for approval and reviewing the reports;
• Together with HESP Director and HESP Director for Institutional Support organize a regular review process of the Network Institutions;
• Together with HESP Director for Institutional Support prepare ISP reports to Higher Education Sub-Board and OSF Senior Management;
• Work with Network Institutions identifying their capacity-building needs; • Work with Network Institutions on developing their strategic plans;
• Contribute to the development of HESP ISP network-building initiatives; • Organize Program meetings and conferences;
• Organize Higher Education Sub-Board members’ visits to Network Institutions;
• As a member of HESP team, contribute to the development and implementation of our global strategy;
• Maintain familiarity with the developments in higher education and social, political and economic situation in the countries hosting Network Institutions;
• In the absence of a Program Coordinator, provide the administrative support necessary to every aspect of the running of the program, including preparation and updating of files, contracts, consultancy contracts, organizing events and trips as requested by the ISP Director or the HESP Director; and
• Generally speaking, accomplish any task required by the ISP Director or the HESP Director.
Requirements:
• Minimum Master’s degree or equivalent in Humanities or Social Sciences;
• Extensive higher education work experience in an international setting;
• Excellent written and oral English language skills;
• Working knowledge in Russian;
• Knowledge of other languages of the countries the Program operates would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as to contribute to teamwork;
• Punctuality;
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work under pressure;
• Willingness to travel globally;
• Ability to work across a variety of cultures;
• Good knowledge of OSF computerized management systems would be an asset.
Timeline & Start Date:
Location: London, UK Start date: ASAP
Application Procedure:
Compensation: Salary range £45,000 to £48,000 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, a CV and writing sample before Monday 13th February 2012 to: recruitment-IP@osf-eu.org and include job code in subject line: SPMHESP No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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