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Food Security Programme Assistant Career Opportunity at Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA)

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Job Title: Food Security Programme Assistant
Organisation: The Open
Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: OSIEA Director
About OSIEA:
The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa OSIEA’s particular focus
will be on pastoralism, land tenure governance, food systems and market access,
governance and anti-corruption climate change and a fair investment framework.
The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa promotes vibrant, tolerant
democracies in the region by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing
together diverse civil society leaders and groups.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
  • Offer Logistical support:  Schedule meeting requests; photocopy,
    answer e-mail and phone inquiries; schedule travel arrangements; take
    minutes for meetings; draft correspondence; and organize conference calls
  • Grants Management: Assist
    programme officer to finalize, input and track grant applications, and to
    maintain working relationships with grantees
  • Finance: Track program
    spending. Process bills, monthly credit card reports, and reimbursement
    requests; Prepare consultancy contracts, process consultants’ expense
    reports, and coordinate consultants’ travel needs
  • Possess the ability to manage multiple
    liaisons within OSIEA and the larger Open Society Foundations network in a
    fast paced environment
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The prospective employee should exhibit
    commitment to the protection of human rights in the East African region.
  • Previous work on food security strongly is
    considered an added advantage
  • At least five years’ experience in an
    administrative/coordination role. 
  • Experience with experience proposal
    writing and review preferred
  • Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency
    in Microsoft Word, Excel and databases required) and ability to learn new
    software applications
  • Possess the ability to communicate clearly
    and effectively with a diverse array of people
  • Extraordinary initiative, creativity and
    capacity to think strategically
  • High team spirit and respectful working
    and decision-making style
  • Strong organizational skills and close
    attention to detail
  • Integrity, diplomatic manner and
    professional discretion essential
  • Possess willingness to travel as needed
At OSIEA, all staff are expected to work at integrating the
organizational values into the performance of their duties and tasks on a daily
basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed to uphold the
values and foster healthy inter-office communication.
For more information: www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea
www.soros.org/initiatives/rights-initiatives/focus/disability
Compensation: Competitive
salary, with good benefits package No phone calls, please. Only successful
candidates will be contacted 
How to Apply:
Please express you interest by sending your resume and cover letter to Apply by Email
Deadline: 28th February,
2014

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