Open Society Foundations
Program Operations Officer, Climate Justice – Global Programs
Competitive salary + excellent benefits
New York or Washington, D.C.
Do you want to help make the world a better place and join the fight against climate change, with your budgeting and financial expertise as well as your planning and analytical skills? We’re seeking a Program Operations Officer based in New York or Washington D.C. to develop, implement and oversee a substantive operational or administrative area with a significant degree of responsibility, and carrying out a range of activities independently, in collaboration with program colleagues, and through cross-departmental collaboration to advance the program strategy.
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We are active in more than 120 countries, making us the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.
The Climate Justice Program seeks to foster just transitions that enables a low-carbon global economy and resilient societies, especially in the global south. Our opportunity for maximum impact is through the promotion of more equitable, sustainable and accessible finance, implementing rights-based and sustainable practices, amplifying the voices and solutions of the most vulnerable people domestically and internationally, promoting democratic engagement and accountability mechanisms, and minimizing unintended adverse outcomes from climate measures.
As a Program Operations Officer at Open Society, you will:
- Carry out significant aspects of one or more administrative functions with limited supervision – identify issues and develop new or changed processes in response to changing circumstances and solve problems collaboratively or with assistance from supervisor;
- Develop and deliver budget plans for the Climate Justice team and its portfolio of work with guidance from senior colleagues;
- Perform data collection/information gathering, tracking of progress (including the reporting of variance using established finance systems and protocols), thematic and financial analyses using data from a wide range of sources and identify possible impacts on the Climate Justice Program, its projects or activities with limited supervision;
- Identify and implement improvements to processes within the Climate Justice Program (including collection mechanisms and reporting formats), and carry out related change management activities with minimal supervision
- Interact with colleagues to obtain or convey information and to advance issues or projects as necessary and appropriate. Make proposals, suggest alternatives, support the contributions of others, and in other ways advance collective interests.
- Generate a variety of materials from varied sources using both established templates/formats as well as creating new models based on understanding of the purpose of the materials and be responsible for problem-solving both individually and collaboratively, under limited supervision.
What we are looking for:
- 5-7 years of experience and strong expertise in budgeting, financial and project management;
- University degree or equivalent university degree or equivalent;
- The ability to exercise specialized knowledge and provide technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, creating reports (including for various audiences), applying appropriate analytical processes and procedures to support the work, and professionally interpreting financial information, in order to draw appropriate conclusions and make relevant recommendations
- Managing time and money: by making the best possible judgements based on financial and time availability;
- Strategic thinking: by considering multiple options to achieve long-range goals, appropriately balancing risk and reward, selecting the best strategies for success;
- Working well with OSF colleagues: by building collaborative relationships inside OSF through the understanding and development of others and own ideas; by using appropriate means and tone of communication to convey messages; by seeking input from others and ensure understanding.
- 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 workplace.
What we offer:
- Ample opportunities to learn and grow, from annual professional development allowances to onsite trainings and learning conversations with visiting experts.
- Top-notch benefits and perks designed for your well-being and a healthy work-life balance. With some variability according to location, this includes generous time off, flexible work arrangements, employer-paid health insurance, generous retirement savings plan, progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, sabbatical opportunities, and much more.
- A commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to bring their full self to work and make a positive impact on the world.
How to apply
If this sounds like the position you have been looking for, please submit your cover letter and CV; we look forward to learning more about you.
Closing date: 22 August 2022.
Work Authorization: Please note, this position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.
For U.S. based employment: Open Society requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless an employee requires a reasonable accommodation for medical reasons or for a sincerely held religious belief. If you may require an accommodation, please apply for any roles that interest you and if hired, you will receive information on how to request a reasonable accommodation related to Open Society’s vaccination requirement.
We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
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