The Open Society Institute is the major nongovernmental supporter of efforts to improve the economic and social inclusion of Roma in Central and South Eastern Europe.

Over the last 15 years, the Open Society Institute's Roma-related programs have worked on a wide range of issues, including equal access to quality education, women's empowerment and gender equity, public health, civic and political participation, media access and development of Roma media, promoting tolerance, cultural diversity, and challenging anti-Roma prejudice.

The Open Society Institute is one of the main supporters of the Decade of Roma Inclusion. Roma Initiatives guides and coordinates all aspects of Open Society Institute network programming and grant-making activity related to Roma within the framework of the Decade.

In close coordination with the staff members of Roma Initiatives, the Grant Manager will manage the grant portfolio in the countries of the Decade of Roma Inclusion (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovakia, Serbia, Spain). The Grant Manager will be involved in all stages of project review, development and evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties from time to time as requested by the Program Director. The Grant Manager will work in close cooperation with the senior staff of the Roma Initiatives.

* Coordinates the grant-making activities of Roma Initiatives in the countries of the Decade of Roma Inclusion
* Consults with national foundations and network programs, where needed, in the preparation and review of grant proposals and requests
* Develops and oversees calls for proposals and/or grant competitions
* Initiates grant contracts and liaises with the Grant and Finance offices to complete them;
* Maintains active correspondence with local partners and grantees, reviews grant applications and conducts on-site interviews and monitoring visits throughout the target region of Roma Initiatives
* Coordinates and/or oversees the development of training events and exchange visits in response to the needs of the grantees and partners;
* Participates and coordinates on-site monitoring and technical assistance visits in collaboration with Roma Initiatives staff and consultants
* Prepares review sheets for Roma Initiatives and Roma Advisory Board
* Develops strong working relationship with the grantees with a view to enhance their development and institutional capacity

QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
* Proven experience in program and grant management
* Demonstrated interest in Roma initiatives
* General familiarity with the human rights issues and NGOs active in this field
* Excellent skills in oral and written English
* Knowledge of other language in the region is an asset
* Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced working environment and to prioritize accordingly;
* Excellent analytical and organizational skills
* Ability to work as a team member and independently, with high level of self-motivation
* Ability to listen and communicate clearly and effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
* Excellent computer skills
* Willingness to travel and work outside regular office hours as necessary.

Please send applications in English, including a cover (motivation) letter and curriculum vitae, to applications@admingroup.hu.

Application deadline: September 30, 2009.

For more information about Roma Initiative, please see http://www.soros.org/initiatives/roma

OSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer which supports diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.