Open Society Foundations Director, Afghanistan

The Open Society Foundations (OSF) works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve its mission, OSF seeks to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. Investor and philanthropist George Soros in 1993 created OSF as a private operating and grantmaking foundation to support his foundations in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union; for more information, visit: www.opensocietyfoundations.org.

The Middle East-North Africa Initiatives (MENA) is a program of the Open Society Foundations dedicated to exploring possibilities for developing civil society in the countries of the region. Reporting to the Associate Director of the Open Society Foundations, the Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision for the Open Society Afghanistan office (OSA).

Qualifications include:

• Advanced degree and Extensive knowledge of and experience with Afghan civil society actors across sectors and demonstrated background in OSF priority areas (Women’s rights, media, rule of law, transparency, peace and transition, and youth);
• At least 8-10 years NGO management and coordination; Experience working with a board and strong financial management and organizational skills;
• Fluency and excellent writing skills in English, as well as fluent written and spoken Dari or Pashto; proficiency in more than one local language is preferred.

To Apply: Please email resume, cover letter and writing sample with salary requirements before June 24, 2013 to: humanresources@opensocietyfoundations.orgInclude job code in subject line: D-OSA.

For more info on this position, visit:http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/about/jobs/director