By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.
careers

Program Officer

Who we're looking for

OpenMinds is seeking a highly organised and proactive Program Officer to manage our key programs. The ideal candidate will be an integral part of the management team, communicating with our crucial partners, executing strategic plans, managing daily operations, and ensuring effective communication within the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be an integral part of the management team, communicating with our key partners, executing strategic plans by integrating research findings and communication strategies, monitoring the project’s success, and ensuring effective communication within the organisation.

Additionally, the candidate will serve as a point of contact between OpenMinds team and other stakeholders (foreign governments, tier 1 universities, think tanks, and tech companies), fostering a cohesive and efficient work environment.

If you enjoy communicating, planning, and coordinating to ensure the effective management of high-profile projects at the intersection of research and communications, then our vacancy is for you.

In this position, you will:

— Communicate daily with our partners & stakeholders to build strong & lasting relationships

— Navigate a huge flow of ideas, commitments and plans to make sure everything is done & delivered on time

— Develop and implement Monitoring & Evaluation strategies to assess the value and impact of programs

— Build connections between our Research, Tech and Campaigns departments to ensure smooth collaboration

— Contribute to research efforts and analyse findings to integrate them into strategic planning, with a particular focus on Russia

We are a perfect match if you have:

— 5+ years of experience on similar positions

— Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1+)

— Experience with Monitoring & Evaluation

— Exquisite ability to get things done :)

— Deep knowledge of Russia's political and social context

— Education or experience in Social & Behavioural Sciences, Communications, International Politics, or Russian Studies

We offer:

— Work in a fast-growing company with proprietary AI technologies

— Competitive market salary

— Flexible work arrangements, including adjustable hours, location, and remote/hybrid options

— Unlimited vacation and leave policies

— Opportunity to present your work on Tier 1 conferences, panels, and briefings behind the closed doors

— Work face-to-face with world-leading experts in their fields, who are our partners and friends

— Opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team, boasting experience from academia, journalism, tech, and intelligence sectors

— A work culture that values resourcefulness, proactivity, and independence, with a firm stance against micromanagement

apply