Program Manager. Amman. Posting Date: 04/10/2025. Deadline: 04/30/2025 Role Title: Program Manager Contract Type: Regular Reporting To: Director, Programs Program/Department/Unit Name: Programs Location Amman, Jordan; Mexico City, Mexico; Bogotá, Colombia; Nairobi, Kenya Team Name: Normalizing Migration Opportunity Description The Normalizing Migration opportunity focuses on building new pathways for legal migration to help the world’s most vulnerable people relocate to safety and prosperity. We aim to do this in ways that mitigate threats to democracies by devolving power to local actors, building public confidence in inclusive immigration systems, and diminishing the ability of authoritarians to use migration as a wedge issue. We build support for legal pathways across diverse constituencies, seeking to understand and shape public attitudes and foster a less divisive, more inclusive, and coordinated movement to influence and hold governments accountable for increasing legal pathways for vulnerable migrants. We also pilot innovations in technology and policy that drive power to the local level, creating policies and systems that empower local actors to support and sponsor migrants in growing numbers, generating proof that more functional migration systems are popular and possible. The aim of opportunities is to dynamically organize staff, strategies, and budgets around the demands of each opportunity. It balances the need for sustained attention to complex problems and demands rigorous planning and evaluation, while also providing leaders with the autonomy to pursue radical ideas and approaches. Role Purpose The Program Manager will be responsible for day-to-day liaison and coordination with grantee and partner organizations in the Western Hemisphere and globally (excluding our work in the US and UK). The Program Manager will play a critical role with implementing the opportunity, which may use a variety of OSF’s strategic capabilities, including advocacy, impact investing, strategic litigation, in addition to grant making. The expectation is that the Program Manager is a subject matter expert in the specific opportunity and/or related topics. Key Responsibilities As Program Manager, you will: Partner with the Director of Programs to design and implement strategic opportunities, monitor progress, and assess outcomes. Build and maintain relationships with grantees and partners across sectors, while also coordinating with OSF colleagues to deploy all the tools at our disposal and to advance the institution's strategic objectives Play a critical role in ongoing strategy development and drive complex initiatives by making proposals, suggesting alternatives, and coordinating partner contributions to advance collective goals Exercise considerable discretion and work with a high degree of intellectual independence Lead day-to-day grant management, including proposal review, processing, payments, reporting, and compliance with OSF standards and regulations Manage consultant contracts and provide regular status updates on implementation, risks, and opportunities to the Director Work with leadership to maintain grant-making practice aligned with OSF's approach to grant-making and in compliance with organizational and external standards and regulations Key internal relationships Director, Programs; Managing Director, Programs; Network Grants, Special Advisors, Senior Advisors, Grants Management, Operations Key external relationships External Partners The ideal candidate Educated to a degree-level (or equivalent) Substantial expertise in migration in the Western Hemisphere, in the Europe-Africa corridor, and/or globally, particularly in designing and implementing new legal pathways, in conceiving new approaches to protecting vulnerable migrants, and in building diverse coalitions for immigration and refugee protection. Experience or enthusiastic interest in applying cutting-edge technologies to immigration challenges would be welcome. Proven track record leading complex, multi-year social and political change initiatives, including strategic planning and cross-functional team management Background in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and in building novel coalitions that go beyond the civil society, such as with faith groups, the private sector, unions, and community organizations Experience using diverse tools including grantmaking, advocacy, litigation, and communications to execute strategies Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships across geographies and sectors—government, civil society, private sector, think tanks, academia, or multilateral organizations Build and maintain relationships with grantees and partners across sectors, while also coordinating with OSF colleagues to deploy all the tools at our disposal and to advance the institution's strategic objectives Strong relationship management skills, particularly in navigating complex and sensitive topics Ability to maintain high performance while adapting to change An excellent written and spoken knowledge of English and fluency in other languages, especially Spanish, would be an asset What we offer Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts. Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including: Generous time off, as well as our standard Open Society close at year-end (where vacation days are not required) and flexible work arrangements. Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required). Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance. Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more. Free, healthy, world-cuisine-style lunches or tokens (where our office does not have the scale for café facilities). A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact. Who we are Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems. Guided by our founder’s values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take. Additional information Open Society Foundations is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications without regard to race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. About Us Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems. This is work worth doing. Driven by Purpose Guided by our founder's values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take. Equal Opportunity Statement Open Society Foundations is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications without regard to race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.