PROGRAM OFFICER, ROMA INITIATIVES OFFICE

Description:

Strategy development and grantmaking for assigned program and for developing the connections between the assigned program and the broader priorities of OSF.  Work is carried out independently/under general supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Program-Related:

-develop, plan and organize program-related events;
-work with Director and other staff to develop grantmaking strategies, priorities, and guidelines;
-work with the Director to ensure close collaboration with other program directors and staff, convene cross-program working groups as
 needed, to advance research and development and rapid response grantmaking opportunities;
-write and edit program materials and guidelines;
-stay abreast of developments in the field through research and attendance of conferences and/or meetings;
-write strategy/position papers that provide direction on policy issues impacting the field and/or offer suggestions about strategic program
 development for funders and grantees;
-perform special assignments, including participation with other OSF programs and foundation task forces and working groups;
-identify joint programming opportunities and efforts with external funders and partners;
-build and establish strategic relationships with other philanthropic partners and NGO’s.

Grants:

-in conjunction with the Director and other staff/consultants, develop grantmaking strategies, priorities, and guidelines;
-review and assess letters of inquiry and make funding recommendations and declinations to the Director;
-invite grant proposals from selected funding applicants;
-work with applicants to develop and finalize grant proposals; Review grant proposals and participate in the preparation of written grant
 recommendations as part of grant dockets preparation process;
-perform site visits of prospective and current grantee organizations;
-monitor grants through site visits and review of narrative and financial reports;
-ensure that grantees submit narrative and financial reports as required under the terms of the contract;
-interact with grantees and other field professionals and participate in program- and field-related meetings and convenings;

Budget:

-manage financial and budget reports to track grant and program spending;
-assist in the planning and developing of annual budget;

Other:

-travel will be required;
-perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience:

-bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and five to eight years relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent
 combination of education and experience.  
-experience in grant making, project management, including managing consultants and developing and managing project budgets;
-NGO experience essential;
-strong background with programs advancing social justice through community organizing, legal advocacy, research or policy reform work.

Program Specific Requirements:

-advanced degree preferred;
-knowledge of Romani language being a plus.

Deadline: 31 December 2012

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