Program Officer - International Harm Reduction Development Program

Organization: Open Society Institute

Website: OSI

Title: Program Officer

Location: New York, New York

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
IHRD seeks a full-time Program Officer in its New York office.  The program officer will report to IHRD’s Director, and will work in collaboration with other IHRD and PHP staff, as well as the staff of the OSF network.  The geographic focus of this work will be Eastern Europe and Central Asia, with additional activities in Southeast Asia, China, and Africa.

Responsibilities

The Program Officer will be responsible for the development and coordination of grantmaking, technical assistance, and advocacy strategies to reduce police abuses against drug users, and to sustain approaches to policing that increase drug users’ access to integrated and high quality treatment, including HIV, TB, Hepatitis C and drug treatment.  Primary geographic areas of focus are Eastern Europe and Central Asia/Caucusus, though work will also include some engagement in Asia and Africa.   The Program Officer reports to the Director of IHRD, and works as part of a team of IHRD staff members whose grantmaking and advocacy increases the capacity and engagement of community-based organizations working with people who use drugs and the responsiveness of state systems to the needs of drug users.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in issues related to policing, harm reduction, human rights, drug use and/or HIV, TB and Hepatitis C
• Advanced degree in relevant field
• Direct experience in working with community groups on the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and campaigns with demonstrable impact on police practices
• Proven ability to inspire local actors to strengthen their service delivery efforts through monitoring and advocacy for policy change, and to equip them with the appropriate tools and knowledge to do so
• Commitment to harm reduction principles and human rights
• Familiarity with international funding mechanisms and advocacy relevant to police reform.  Familiarity with efforts to improve policing for vulnerable groups preferred.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Proficiency in Russian language desirable
• Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis

To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: humanresources@sorosny.org Include job code in subject line: PO-IHRD

Application deadline date: April 1, 2011

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Open Society Foundations
Human Resources – Code PO-IHRD
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
FAX: 212.548.4675
 


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