Since its launch in 2011, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) has grown into a global effort of over 225 national and local governments, thousands of civil society organizations, and many others dedicated to making governments more transparent, accountable, responsive, and inclusive.
The Support Unit – OGP’s global secretariat – is the engine behind the Partnership. Its role is to advance the implementation of OGP’s strategy, support its membership, and manage OGP’s external relations and communications. It has a pivotal role in unlocking the vast network of people and partners that are a fundamental part of the global open government movement. If you're passionate about transparency, accountability, and civic participation, then apply to join our dynamic team today.
Programmatic
Administrative
Education
Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in one of the following or equivalent fields: International Relations, International Development, Political Science, or Public Policy.
Required Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical requirements: This position involves regular office activities in both remote home working and office environments. We will hire in either our Washington D.C. or Brussels offices only (applicants must be legally able to work in either of these two locations). Applicants unable to fulfill this requirement will not be considered. This position is not eligible for relocation costs reimbursement or sponsorship of work visas. This role requires some travel (5-15%).
Since its launch in 2011, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) has grown into a global effort of over 225 national and local governments, thousands of civil society organizations, and many others…
We offer a competitive benefits package including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance. We also provide ancillary benefits such as life, short-term disability, & long-term disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. All staff get $1500 in professional development allowance and organizational access to a meditation app. Our staff benefit from plenty of time off and flexible work schedules in order to enjoy a healthy work/life balance.
Our US headquarters are based out of the Open Gov Hub, a co-working space that is home to a network of international non-profits championing the open government space. There is no such thing as a boring day at the office! As this is a hybrid position, OGP will also provide you with an ergonomic home office allowance.
We offer a competitive benefits package including 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance. We also provide ancillary benefits such as life, short-term disability…
Fluency or advanced competency in a second language (Spanish or French preferred) is beneficial but not required.
Fluency or advanced competency in a second language (Spanish or French preferred) is beneficial but not required.
Please submit your resume and complete all the screening questions posted in our Rippling portal. A cover letter is optional but appreciated. We will accept applications for review on a rolling basis until June 7, 2024 or until the position is filled, whichever is sooner. We do our best to respond to each candidate; however, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee that we can respond personally to everyone. Successful candidates will be contacted for a screening call followed by a request for a writing sample. Reasonable requests for accommodation can be made to jobs@opengovpartnership.org.
This is a hybrid position based out of our Washington DC or Brussels offices. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, so applicants must have work authorization for the US or Belgium.
Please submit your resume and complete all the screening questions posted in our Rippling portal. A cover letter is optional but appreciated. We will accept applications for…