Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective 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, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads. 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 Lifeline: Embattled CSOs Assistance Fund, working to provide emergency assistance to CSOs under threat around the world, with a focus on Latin America and/or Sub-Saharan Africa. The Program Officer reports to the Senior Program Manager for the Lifeline Fund.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, human rights, law, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 4 – 6 years of experience in program management including reporting ability and knowledge of funder account requirements
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and/or French preferred
- Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
- Experience working on issues pertaining to Latin America and/or Sub-Saharan Africa
- Strong appreciation of and demonstrated experience in human rights defense work
- Familiarity with Martus or other secure database systems and secure communications
- Demonstrated experience in creating, managing and reporting on budgets and program activities
- Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi-task to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work
Some Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor key developments in assigned region and thematic areas
- Manage cases while ensuring complete, accurate, and timely processing
- Conduct outreach to human rights defenders and CSOs in assigned region(s)
- Cover Washington DC-based events pertaining to assigned region(s)
- Develop effective professional relationships with partner organizations
- Negotiate and write contracts, MOUs, letters of agreement, and other contractual documents, and ensure that the objectives and terms of agreements are met
- Support proposal writing activities, help identify new donors and partners, and draft narrative reports to funders
- Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly program reporting on a regional and global level
- 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……
Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-049 PO Lifeline. 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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