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Through their daily work, Program Managers must demonstrate a deep understanding of the global Internet freedom ecosystem, specifically related to the research, development and implementation of internet freedom technologies.\nThe Program Manager will work to support a robust field of individuals and organizations protecting the free flow of information, free speech, free expression, a free press, and other human rights in repressive societies around the globe. OTF believes it is critical to center the needs of the most vulnerable communities and that accessibility to critical tools is a huge part of that.\nNote that this position has a specific focus on supporting OTF’s work related to countering challenges specific for the Eurasia region. While OTF sees merit in relevant language skills, up-to-date understanding of the reality of media organizations and civil society actors in the region is prioritized.\n\nResponsibilities & Duties\nApplication Review\nSupport OTF’s application review and funding process by reviewing applications, participating in regular OTF application review calls, and conducting application due diligence.\nLead application review rounds, including delegating and facilitating coordination among team members to ensure the successful completion of all tasks necessary to reach a final determination for all applications.\nWork collaboratively with other team members to develop, define, and implement improved review workflows.\nPortfolio Management\nIndependently manage, monitor and coordinate a portfolio of OTF supported projects, internal initiatives, and fund or fellowship programs.\nSupport and work with new projects to issue contracts, ensure adequate onboarding, refine goals and activities as needed, amend budgets and contracts as needed, perform end-of-project tasks, and respond to any questions.\nConduct and oversee project assessments and compliance by undertaking periodic progress reviews, reviewing and approving payment requests against progress reports, and ensuring adherence to contract terms.\nArchive and communicate the details of a project portfolio through written materials such as project status reports, presentations, and agendas for clear understanding and facilitation by OTF team and the public.\nActively shape the planning, development, and implementation of OTF’s internal efforts, proposing new funds or fellowships as the need presents.\nWork collaboratively with team members to improve project management workflows and monitoring and evaluation methodologies.\nPromote engagement between supported projects and our engaged communities to review opportunities, challenges and advances and encourage collaboration, learning, exchange and strategic partnerships.\nCommunity Interaction, Discovery, and Growth\nRepresent OTF at events and meetings relevant to OTF’s mission.\nConduct outreach to gather insight on community needs and how OTF can help.\nFollow key developments and debates related to Internet freedom; identify new opportunities and challenges; keep abreast of the academic and popular literature relevant to OTF’s mission; and share key findings and lessons among colleagues and the field.\nIn coordination with other members of the Program Team, work to develop specialized expertise and knowledge related to OTF’s work.\nLead and/or assist in the planning and implementation of OTF sponsored events.\nIdentify and promote opportunities for team members and projects to be involved in the larger community.\nIdentify and recruit potential Internet freedom projects that should apply to OTF,\nContinually learn new skills and share knowledge to help improve team practices; and\nFulfill other duties as discussed and assigned by the OTF leadership staff.\n\nQualifications\nAlignment to the Mission and Culture of OTF\nCommitment to OTF’s mission and core values of equity, fairness and diversity.\nPassion for social change with knowledge of philanthropy, and interest in the field of human rights and Internet freedom, including nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurship, racial and gender equity, civic engagement, etc.\nPersonal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and a sense of humor.\nDiscretion and ability to handle confidential issues.\nAction-orientated and entrepreneurial self-starter who can work well independently and in teams.\nEducation\nA level of education that, when combined with your professional experience, will adequately show you have the capability to contribute meaningfully to OTF.\nExperience, related skills and knowledge\nExperience conducting or supporting the research, development, and/or implementation of Internet freedom technologies, including circumvention and security technologies.\nStrong technical understanding of the digital threats faced by journalists and human rights defenders, and the digital security tools and tactics that can be used to address those threats.\nAbility to explain complex technical subjects clearly and respectfully to audiences in non-technical fields.\nAbility to simultaneously handle multiple projects effectively and adjust to changing priorities.\nStrong critical thinking, analytical skills and creativity in approaching challenges and finding solutions.\nA drive for quality and excellence in your work.\nDetail-oriented and organized, experience with project management.\nExceptional professionalism, follow-through and people skills.\nExcellent ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others in multicultural teams, across organizational boundaries and multiple time zones, and with team members at all levels.\nConfidence and enthusiasm when communicating to both external partners and the internal project team in both formal and informal presentations.\nA flexible, responsive, and enthusiastic approach to work, including the humility and grace to work effectively with others in a collaborative, fast-paced team, a “can do” attitude.\nPosition specific skills and competences\nExperience from work in donor or intermediary organizations.\nDocumented experience of work in or with stakeholders in the Eurasia region.\nKnowledge of the Russian language is preferred.\n\nEmotional & Physical Demands\nIt is the policy of OTF that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Furthermore, the policy of OTF is to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.\nIt is OTF’s expectation that all staff will be able to perform the following functions or will notify OTF if they require a reasonable accommodation regarding these expectations:\nMust be able to perform job functions independently and work effectively either on own or as part of a team;\nMust be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization.\nMust be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace.\nMust be capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.\nMust be able to occasionally move about inside the office.\nMust be able to operate routine office equipment.\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position to work on a computer for an average of 4-6 hours per day, when necessary.\nMust be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management.\nMust be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.\n\nLocation\nThis is an international recruitment, with flexibility for remote work as approved.\n\nSalary Range\nSalary $120,000 to $155,000\n\nyREA1fKSPG","company":"Opentechnologyfund1","rawCompany":"opentechnologyfund1","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T17:12:46.216Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"813311","title":"Human Rights Organizations","slug":"human-rights-organizations"},{"code":"813319","title":"Other Social Advocacy Organizations","slug":"other-social-advocacy-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Job Title\nProgram Manager\n\nReports To\nVice President of Programs\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nThis position has no direct reports\n\nJob Overview\nThe Program Manager’s central work is to utilize their expertise to develop and implement funding strategies to support OTF’s work, inform OTF’s funding decisions, and manage a portfolio of supported projects. OTF’s Program Managers help shape and drive the Fund’s efforts to support the development and implementation of internet freedom tools. Through their daily work, Program Managers must demonstrate a deep understanding of the global Internet freedom ecosystem, specifically related to the research, development and implementation of internet freedom technologies.\nThe Program Manager will work to support a robust field of individuals and organizations protecting the free flow of information, free speech, free expression, a free press, and other human rights in repressive societies around the globe. OTF believes it is critical to center the needs of the most vulnerable communities and that accessibility to critical tools is a huge part of that.\nNote that this position has a specific focus on supporting OTF’s work related to countering challenges specific for the Eurasia region. While OTF sees merit in relevant language skills, up-to-date understanding of the reality of media organizations and civil society actors in the region is prioritized.\n\nResponsibilities & Duties\nApplication Review\nSupport OTF’s application review and funding process by reviewing applications, participating in regular OTF application review calls, and conducting application due diligence.\nLead application review rounds, including delegating and facilitating coordination among team members to ensure the successful completion of all tasks necessary to reach a final determination for all applications.\nWork collaboratively with other team members to develop, define, and implement improved review workflows.\nPortfolio Management\nIndependently manage, monitor and coordinate a portfolio of OTF supported projects, internal initiatives, and fund or fellowship programs.\nSupport and work with new projects to issue contracts, ensure adequate onboarding, refine goals and activities as needed, amend budgets and contracts as needed, perform end-of-project tasks, and respond to any questions.\nConduct and oversee project assessments and compliance by undertaking periodic progress reviews, reviewing and approving payment requests against progress reports, and ensuring adherence to contract terms.\nArchive and communicate the details of a project portfolio through written materials such as project status reports, presentations, and agendas for clear understanding and facilitation by OTF team and the public.\nActively shape the planning, development, and implementation of OTF’s internal efforts, proposing new funds or fellowships as the need presents.\nWork collaboratively with team members to improve project management workflows and monitoring and evaluation methodologies.\nPromote engagement between supported projects and our engaged communities to review opportunities, challenges and advances and encourage collaboration, learning, exchange and strategic partnerships.\nCommunity Interaction, Discovery, and Growth\nRepresent OTF at events and meetings relevant to OTF’s mission.\nConduct outreach to gather insight on community needs and how OTF can help.\nFollow key developments and debates related to Internet freedom; 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Furthermore, the policy of OTF is to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.\nIt is OTF’s expectation that all staff will be able to perform the following functions or will notify OTF if they require a reasonable accommodation regarding these expectations:\nMust be able to perform job functions independently and work effectively either on own or as part of a team;\nMust be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization.\nMust be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace.\nMust be capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.\nMust be able to occasionally move about inside the office.\nMust be able to operate routine office equipment.\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position to work on a computer for an average of 4-6 hours per day, when necessary.\nMust be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management.\nMust be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.\n\nLocation\nThis is an international recruitment, with flexibility for remote work as approved.\n\nSalary Range\nSalary $120,000 to $155,000\n\nyREA1fKSPG","datePosted":"2026-08-03T17:12:46.216Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T17:12:46.216Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Opentechnologyfund1","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"950e49daa7f5f94eb2add7a3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/950e49daa7f5f94eb2add7a3"}}