The Roma Health Project of the Open Society Foundations is seeking qualified applicants for a temporary Program Coordinator position based in Budapest.
Position Available
Program Coordinator - Temporary*
Roma Health Project
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Background
The Public Health Program (PHP) of the Open Society Foundations has been supporting Roma health programs since January 2001 through the Roma Health Project (RHP). The mission of the Roma Health Project is to advance the health and human rights of Roma persons by building the capacity of Roma civil society leaders and organizations, and advocating for accountability and a strong civil society role in the design, implementation and monitoring of policies and practices that most impact on the health of Roma. To advance its mission, RHP pursues the following goals:
- Build the capacity of Roma NGOs that address health and health-related issues
- Promote the human rights of Roma and combat discrimination faced by Roma in accessing and receiving health care
- Support the development and implementation of health related laws, policies and practices that ensure just and equitable treatment for Roma
- Hold authorities accountable for their health and health related responsibilities to Roma under local/regional/ national/international laws and policies
RHP pursues these goals and objectives through both grant-making and operational efforts, including fostering activist leadership, capacity building of civil society, advocacy and information sharing activities. Its geographic mandate covers primarily Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and to a lesser extent, Ukraine.
The Program Coordinator will report to the Program Officer of the Roma Health Project and will have the following responsibilities:
Responsibilties
- Implement Roma Health Program strategy under the guidance of the Program Officer and in coordination with relevant foundation actors, including drafting calls for applications, input in reviewing grant applications, the interim and final reports, monitoring grantees and ensuring that they are in compliance with grant procedures and program agreement
- Research and identify opportunities for advocacy on Roma health issues at EU level, and propose and design relevant advocacy activities
- Draft advocacy, information and communication pieces on RHP issues
- Contribute to PHP publications and other literature as required
- Represent RHP in issues related to advancing the Roma health strategy
- Facilitate capacity building of key RHP grantees to implement the approved projects and document human rights abuses in health care
- Maintain relationships with grantees, coordinate and follow-up on grantee's proposals; organize meetings, provide input/comment on national Open Society foundation strategies, participate in the drafting of the RHP annual planning and budget
Requirements
- Graduate degree in law, social work, sociology or other social sciences. Master’s degree in public health/public policy preferred. Lack of graduate studies can be substituted by substantive knowledge and practical experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the fields of health and human rights
- Excellent English language skills, spoken and written fluency
- Excellent computer skills (expertise with Microsoft Office, Excel, Access and databases required)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated high level of enthusiasm and commitment to Roma health issues
- Romani language is an advantage, other languages from the region a strong plus
- In depth knowledge of situation of Roma from Central and South Eastern Europe a strong plus
- High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently
* This is a temporary maternity cover for 4 months. Expected start date: September 2011
TO APPLY: Send your curriculum vitae with at least two references and cover letter with gross annual salary requirement to applications@admingroup.hu stating “RHP/Program Coordinator” in the subject line.
Application deadline: July 7, 2011
For more information about the Roma Health Project, please see http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/roma.
The Open Society Foundations are 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.
Source: http://www.soros.org/about/locations/budapest/temppc20110621
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