Program Officer - International Harm Reduction Development

Organization: Open Society Institute

Website: OSI

Title: Program Officer

Location: New York, New York

Salary: Not Listed

Description: 
IHRD's Program Officer for Treatment Monitoring and Advocacy will be responsible for the development and coordination of grantmaking, technical assistance, and advocacy strategies to increase drug users' access to integrated and high quality treatment, including HIV, TB, Hepatitis C and drug treatment.  The geographic areas of focus for these activities are Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia and the South Caucasus, but will also include some engagement in Asia and Africa.   The Program Officer for Treatment Monitoring and Advocacy reports to the Director of IHRD, as part of a team of IHRD staff members working to increase community engagement in the formation and implementation of treatment-related policies and practices. 

 Qualifications:  

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in issues related to drug treatment, harm reduction, human rights, drug use and/or HIV, TB and Hepatitis C
• Masters degree in related field
• Direct experience in working with community-based groups on the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and campaigns with demonstrable policy impact
• 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
• Familiarity with international funding mechanisms and advocacy relevant to treatment 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, but not required 
• Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis.

To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements before January 31, 2010, to: humanresources@sorosny.org. Include job code in subject line: IHRD-PO

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Open Society Institute
Human Resources - Code IHRD-PO
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