Program Manager

@ Open Society Foundations

Overview

The Program Manager at Open Society Foundations will support transformative initiatives in Africa’s mining sector, focusing on critical minerals management and sustainable development. The role involves day-to-day liaison with grantees and partners, ensuring that programs are designed, launched, implemented, and exited according to defined outcomes.

Role Purpose

The Program Manager is responsible for coordination with grantee and partner organizations. This role utilizes OSF’s strategic capabilities including advocacy, impact investing, strategic litigation, and grant making. The candidate is expected to be a subject matter expert in the opportunity focused on Africa’s mining sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver support to the Director of Programs in achieving outcome targets.
• Manage day-to-day liaison with grantees ensuring program design and execution.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to leverage OSF’s capabilities.
• Oversee the grant-making process, including proposal submissions, grant records, payments, and reporting.
• Develop and manage relationships with partners to align with OSF’s strategic objectives.
• Assist in constructing and assessing grant portfolios and program strategies.
• Monitor project risks and progress, reporting to the Director of Programs.

Key Internal & External Relationships

The role involves working closely with the Director of Programs, Managing Director Programs, Core Partners, Special Advisors, Grants Management, and Operations. Externally, the Program Manager will engage with partner organizations and external stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates should hold a degree or post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and have multiple years of experience in program management, particularly in mining, critical minerals, and development. Experience within the non-profit sector and expertise in the African mining landscape are highly desirable, along with proficiency in local languages and additional language skills in Portuguese or French.

What We Offer

Open Society Foundations offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth including a generous annual development allowance, flexible work arrangements, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and parental support benefits. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About Open Society Foundations

Open Society Foundations is dedicated to promoting accountable governance, human rights, and democratic participation globally. Their work is supported by direct engagement with partners and policymakers, aiming to drive social change through grants, advocacy, and strategic initiatives.

Key Skills/Competency

• Program Management
• Grant Making
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Advocacy
• Impact Investing
• Strategic Litigation
• Critical Minerals
• Policy Analysis
• Partnership Building
• Sustainable Development