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    Administration Officer - Washington, United States - Open Society Foundations

    Open Society Foundations
    Open Society Foundations Washington, United States

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    Administration Officer - Hub for Democracy


    Washington, DC Posting Date:
    04/22/2024.


    Deadline:

    05/09/2024Role TitleAdministration OfficerReporting ToAssociate Director, ProgramsProgram/Tool/ Department/Unit NameProgramsTeam NameHub for DemocracyAboutThe Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable to their people.

    To achieve this mission, we provide thousands of grants every year to groups and individuals across the globe that work on the issues we focus on-promoting tolerance, transparency, and open debate.

    We also engage in strategic human rights litigation and impact investing, while incubating new ideas and engaging directly with governments and policymakers through advocacy to advance positive changeOpportunity DescriptionThis work will focus on developing a hub for learning, support, and coordination among globally diverse democratic activists and academics.

    The hub will be inclusive and responsive to the needs of these leaders, particularly those in the Global South, and will consider the right kinds of support, structures, and partners needed to develop the hub.

    Role PurposeAdministration Officers are assigned to Senior Directors, Managing Directors, Directors of Programs and VPs; they take on advanced executive assistant responsibilities to enable leaders to focus on strategic value activities.

    Examples of activities could include preparing briefing materials, presentations, events management, contracts administration, logistics support, travel arrangements, and credit card reporting.

    Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Senior Directors, Associate Directors Programs and VPs with administrative functions, including planning complex stakeholder meetings/events, researching/arranging logistics and coordinating schedulesServe as a critical communications liaison between the Senior Directors/Managing Director/Directors of Programs, VPs, Operations Directors, and the OSF Network as a whole, exercising considerable discretion and working under limited supervisionGenerate and prepare a variety of materials in advance of routine and special engagements, preparing briefing materials, meeting agendas and logistics notes, presentations, and reports as neededSupports project management as required and take notes in meetingsManage a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks, including events management and logistics supportPeople Responsibilities (Total Team/DRs)NoKey internal relationshipsVP Programs, Senior/Managing Directors, Executive Assistants, Department Directors, Global Operations, Grants ManagementKey external relationshipsExternal organisations and vendors relevant to the Hub for Democracy and for events management and logistics.


    ExperienceEssentia l :


    Proven experience preparing presentations, reports and briefing materials in English for senior leadersMultiple years of prior experience in providing executive support services and event planning supporting senior leadersProven experience in collaborating, engaging and supporting multi-country stakeholdersMultiple years of prior experience in providing executive support services.

    This is inclusive, but not exhaustive, of extensive diary management (for leaders), group meetings arrangements (for senior leaders), proactively creating meeting agendas, expenses management and taking high-quality meeting notes for multiple stakeholders across multiple locations globallyProven expertise in event planning and delivering to an exceptional standard; supporting senior leaders and convening geographically dispersed teamsExperience in working with external partners to support events, meetings and the support of executive leadershipProven experience in collaborating, engaging and supporting multi-region stakeholders (operating in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia as well as The Americas)Track record of effectively managing contracts and managing invoices; this includes full completion of Contract Access Business Owner and Payments Training (3 Day Instructor-led course)Multiple years of prior working experience and functional expertise within this specific department either at Open Society Foundations or other international organisations.


    CompetenciesFunctional Competencies:
    Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to express ideas, request actions, and/or formulate plans or policiesAbility to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize activities to efficiently meet objectives (within a complex and multi-geography environment)

    Ability to manage, analyse data and draw insights for managersProficiency in office software and technology (e.g., MS Office Suite).Attention to detail and problem-solving skillsProfessional discretion and judgement in dealing with confidential informationPersonal Competencies:
    Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people; and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplaceDemonstrates commitment to OSF's core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity, and integrityWillingness to adjust working hours to include calls and discussions with colleagues and vendors located in various geographic regionsCommitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and social justiceManaging Change
    • Ability and skill to demonstrate a change mindset as well as plan, execute and monitor activities during times of change whilst keeping performance levels upAble to build consensus with diverse audiences/stakeholdersPossesses cultural sensitivity to work respectfully and effectively in different settingsLanguages:Fluent knowledge of EnglishFluency in local language for this positionKnowledge of other languages (appropriate to the location and/or opportunity focus) would be an assetThe salary range for this role is $64,700 $113,200.
    The final offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set and level of experience .Subject to local laws, regular employment contracts may be converted to fixed-term contracts to align with the intended duration of the employment for the purposes of working on that opportunity; or alternatively the current permanent contract will be kept in place, with a side letter confirming the duration of the assignment to the time-limited project.
    Competitive rates of pay apply.

    Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves.

    Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.
    We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr


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