Access Now is hiring a
The Organization and Role
About Access Now
Access Now is a growing international human rights organization dedicated to defending and extending the digital rights of users at risk around the world, including issues of privacy, security, freedom of expression, and transparency. Our policy, advocacy, technology, and operations teams have staff presences in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East/North Africa (MENA), North America, and South/Southeast Asia, to provide global support to our mission.
About this role
The Grants Program Officer builds strong, trusted and respectful relationships with potential grantees and ensures that Access Now is providing flexible, grantee-driven support to civil society organizations and activists representing communities most at risk of and most harmed by digital rights violations. The Program Officer provides significant strategic leadership of the grants portfolio and leads the development of grants from initial referrals to application assessments to the development of funding recommendation to supporting grantees through the grant period.
The Grants Program Officer supports Access Now’s mission by leading the front lines of Access Now’s Grants Program and managing a significant portion (60-80%) of the grants Access Now makes.
The Program Officer works closely with the Grantmaking Operations Manager, the Grants Program Coordinator and other programmatic Team Members in Access Now’s Advocacy, Helpline, RightsCon and Legal arms. The Program Officer reports through the Director - Grants Program.
What you will do
Skills, education, and mindset you will bring
The Details
Location
This is a full-time position, with preference for applicants from the Global South - across Africa, Asia-Pacific/Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The successful candidate must possess the right to work in the location in which they will be based. At this time most Access Now Team Members are working through hybrid office arrangements, combining remote at-home work with intermittent use of offices and/or co-working spaces.
Remuneration
Access Now offers competitive compensation - in line with skills, preparation, and depth of experience - and benefits packages that align with our regional and office presences. While skills, experience, and the specific region/location drive compensation, examples of initial placement within the salary range for this role include:
Benefits for this specific role are tied to the location, and will vary. Regardless of location, all Team Members benefit from a strong global culture aligned around:
Work-life balance...including a generous paid time-off program between 36 and 40 days annually
Access to supplemental health care insurance policies
Professional development and growth opportunities
Extensive workplace flexibility
Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave and employee assistance programs
Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals
Opportunities to recharge (including one month of paid refresher leave after 4 years)
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
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We are a global human rights organization committed to inclusivity and equity, and seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves as under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
Published 2022-08-16