: Project Director, East and Horn of Africa

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary The Project Director will be responsible for leading all areas of program management including strategic design and implementation, financial management, staff supervision, office management, communications, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Furthermore, the Project Director will be responsible for donor relations, advocacy, and fundraising.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred6 - 8 years experience with democracy and human rights programsStrong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writingAbility to communicate effectively in a second relevant language is strongly preferredExperience administering grants and willingness to work in difficult operating environmentsSubstantial experience with project development and managementKnowledge of major donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage and prioritize multi-donor fundingExperience with financial management including preparing and managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiationsStrong ability to effectively manage a diverse team of employees, including expatriate and local staffExperience developing project proposals for the U.S. Agency for International Development, Department of State, European human rights institutions and private donor organizations

Some Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement programs to support civil society and human rights in challenging environmentsProvide general oversight of the programsAssess opportunities for human rights and civil society programs in East and Horn of Africa Region, and develop project proposalsRepresent Freedom House before funding organizations as well as identify new funding sources for the programAssume ultimate responsibility of the daily operations of the Nairobi office, which includes but is not limited to: financial management, management of sub-grants, general office administration, monitoring of reports and program evaluation of all programs for which the office is responsibleNetwork and liaise with members of governments, civil society organizations, international and regional bodies, and private fundersTravel as needed to regional project sites within in the region for project management and monitoring purposesOther related duties as assigned.

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