Program Manager. New York. Posting Date: 04/04/2025. Deadline: 04/10/2025
Role Title: Program Manager
Contract Type: Fixed Term (May 2025 - November 2025)
Reporting To: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Geo Lead or their designated alternative
Program/Department/Unit Name: Office of MD 2
Location: New York
Team Name: MENA Geo Lead Unit
Role Purpose:
The Program Manager will play a critical role with implementing the workplan with a specific focus on grant making. The expectation is that the Program Manager is a subject matter expert in the specific area.
Key responsibilities:
Support the MENA Geo Lead to deliver on the strategyโs outcomes with professionalism.
Deliver on day-to-day liaison with grantees to ensure the workplan is designed, launched, implemented, and exited according to the outcomes defined.
Work collaboratively with other members within the MENA Geo Lead team and with colleagues across OSF to ensure the strategy is effectively leveraging OSFโs capabilities to reach the agreed outcome.
Effectively manage the grant-making process by communicating with grantees for proposal submission, assisting in grant record preparation, grants processing, payments, reporting, and other related processes.
Build a strong understanding of the field and partnerships, in developing and designing the grant selection processes.
The ideal candidate:
Educated to a degree-level (or equivalent)
Multiple yearsโ experience (in one or multiple organizations) where proficiency in the specific field or subject area has been comprehensively developed
Prior working experience of operating within the non-profit community with a specific focus on grant making organizations and foundations
Relevant expertise in topic area (thematic and/or geographic) specific to the opportunity
Expertise and understanding of Middle East civil society ecosystem and history would be an asset
An excellent knowledge of English and proficiency in Arabic
What we offer
Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.
Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:
Generous time off, as well as our standard Open Society close at year-end (where vacation days are not required) and flexible work arrangements.
Employer-paid health insurance *and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).
Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.
Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.
A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.
The salary range for this role in the US is $130,000 to $170,000. (USD). The final offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set and level of experience.
Description of the organization
Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems.
Guided by our founderโs values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take.
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