Program Officer at OpenMinds
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OpenMinds is a company building technologies and tools to fight propaganda and disinformation.
We empower governments and research institutions worldwide with full-cycle cognitive threat intelligence and response capabilities, with particular focus on Russo-Ukrainian war.
Our services are centered around Pythia, our AI-powered platform that analyses data from over 9,000 sources in hard-to-reach regions and conflict zones. By integrating technologies with world-class analytical teams, we conduct research, deliver effective counter-influence campaigns, and measure their effectiveness.
Over the past two years, OpenMinds has participated in more than 240 counter-propaganda operations and published over 40 reports on Russia, featured in The Economist, The Times, Guardian, New York Times, CNN, Financial Times. We collaborate with governmental units and leading research institutions worldwide.
Our core values are: speed, experimentation, elegance and focus. We are expanding the team and welcome passionate, proactive, and resourceful professionals who are eager to contribute to the global fight against disinformation.
Who we’re looking for
We are 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.
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, then our vacancy is for you.
In the 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
We are a perfect match if you have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1+)
- Experience with Monitoring & Evaluation
- 2+ years of experience in client-facing management positions
- Exquisite ability to get things done 🙂
- Education or experience in Social & Behavioural Sciences, Communication, International Politics, or Russian Studies would be a plus
We offer:
- Work in a fast-growing company with proprietary AI technologies, solving the most difficult problems in the domains of social behaviour analytics and national security
- Competitive market salary
- Opportunity to present your work on tier 1 conferences, panels, and briefings behind closed doors
- Work face-to-face with world-leading experts in their fields, who are our partners and friends
- Flexible work arrangements, including adjustable hours, location, and remote/hybrid options
- Unlimited vacation and leave policies
- Opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team, boasting experience from academia, tech, and intelligence sectors
- A work culture that values resourcefulness, proactivity, and independence, with a firm stance against micromanagement
