Several Jobs at Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa and Other Companies in Kenya

As a Program Manager in the Media division you will:

• Play a vital role in the development, planning and implementation of OSF’s strategy to strengthen the enabling environment for public interest media using a range of tools including grant making, advocacy, fellowships, litigation and program-related investments.
• Develop ideas that will best advance our strategies; manage, monitor, and coordinate supportive grants; and engage in direct advocacy where appropriate.
• Take part in long-term grant planning; identifying and working with prospective grantees to develop proposals for grant recommendations; conducting organizational assessments; undertaking periodic reviews of progress with grantees; and reviewing financial and narrative reports.
• Stay up to date on issues related to defending and advancing press freedom, digital tools and technology, emergency responses to journalists under attack, and media initiatives to safeguard staff and their work.