The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. Over the last 33 years, the Open Society Foundations had expenditures of more than $13 billion. Much of this spending has been directed at specific priority issues such as democratic development, public health, human rights, education and system reform. Working in every part of the world, the Open Society Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.

Open Society Foundations - Economic Advancement Programme
Programme Officer
Salary competitive, attractive benefits 
Location - preferred London with frequent international travel                                                                                                                                                                          

The mission of the Economic Advancement Program (EAP) will be to increase economic opportunity for the marginalized in ways that promote inclusive, open and prosperous societies. The Economic Advancement Program deploys investments, grants, economic policy advice, and builds stakeholder coalitions to influence the exercise of economic power. Core strategic themes of the EAP will include:
-Transforming agricultural economic systems to empower smallholder farmers
-Advancing economic agency for migrants, refugees, and host communities
-Supporting economic opportunity for women to advance social justice
-Leveraging moments of national transition

We will pursue these themes through two portfolios:
1.Empowering smallholders to more effectively invest in their own futures
2.Amplifying participation, rights and voices of smallholders around major agricultural investments

Working closely alongside the investment, policy and engagement teams, this is a senior role that holds ultimate accountability for the strategy and development of the grants portfolio with significant delegated authority for decision making, monitoring impact and shaping ongoing theory of change models.

We seek an experienced agriculture or rural development specialist who is passionate about the economic advancement of vulnerable economic actors. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the agriculture landscape, including how civil society actors are engaging the private sector and Government to empower women and men smallholder farmers. The role will work globally, focused on change in Sub-Saharan Africa.

For further information on the role and opportunity, please contact Ami Jenick or Eve Farina on 0207 691 1920 or eva.farina@prospect-us.co.uk or ami.jenick@prospect-us.co.uk 

To read more details of the role please read the Role Description attached on the Prospectus website which can be reached by clicking on the Apply button.

To apply for this role please upload a copy of your current CV together with a supporting statement, of no more than 500 words, outlining your experience relevant to the opportunity.

Application deadline:    8th July 2018