Health and Rights Programme Manager – Kampala – The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa

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. The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) is implementing the health and rights program which advances health rights in the region and current areas of focus include maternal health, harm reduction, palliative care, access to medicines, and health rights of marginalized populations.

Job Summary: The Health and Rights Programme Manager will oversee the execution and advancement of the health and rights program in the Eastern Africa region. The incumbent provides leadership and management of grants as well as relationships with partners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Strategic leadership: Provide a bold vision for innovative work that will add value to the existing efforts in the region by identifying grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies to promote health rights in Eastern Africa
· Management and collaboration: Supervise and mentor staff and ensure a team leadership approach that fosters information sharing, learning, and growth. Coordinate and serve as the key focal point with the Public Health Program for collaborative work in Eastern Africa to maximize results and impact.
· Implementation: Grant making to civil society and other partners advancing health rights strategies in the region. Capacity building of health rights actors, particularly civil society. Conduct relevant legal and policy analysis for internal and external audiences. Write, edit or commission reports and advocacy documents on health rights priorities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for the Health and Rights Programme Manager must hold an Advanced degree in a relevant field.
· A minimum of ten years’ experience, five of which one should have served as a Manager with an understanding of the principles and practices involved in the effective management of a complex program.
· Significant experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to strengthening civil society: experience working with a range of civil society actors.
· Exhibit commitment to the protection of human rights and substantive knowledge of health rights issues in the Eastern Africa region.
· Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically.
· Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people.
· Team spirit and respectful working and decision-making style.
· Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail.
· Integrity, diplomacy and professionalism will be essential.
· Willingness to travel as needed.

How to Apply:
Please express you interest by sending your resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org

Deadline: 31st December 2015