Omidyar Network
Associate,ProgramsandPolicy
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“Associate, Programs and Policy at Omidyar Network. Skills: Grant management, Program administration, Relationship management. Facilitate discovery and due diligence. Execute grant lifecycle”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Reside within 100 miles of office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-3 years relevant work experience, Current U.S. work authorization
Nice to Have
Prior experience in tech policy, AI tech or governance experience, Competition experience, Labor and future of work experience, Advocacy and campaigns experience, Tech equity experience, Privacy and safety experience
What You'll Do.
Facilitate discovery and due diligence
Execute grant lifecycle
Monitor grant lifecycle
Support grant lifecycle
Collate materials for diligence
Collate materials for reporting
Improve grantmaking processes
Maintain project management infrastructure
Ensure knowledge management
Support program management
Support learning discussions
Coordinate team activities
Serve as contact for grantees
Serve as contact for partners
Serve as contact for stakeholders
Represent Omidyar Network at events
Engage diverse voices
Identify learnings from programmatic work
Inform current partnerships
Conduct research on emerging issues
Conduct research on programmatic engagement
Maintain pulse on digital technology
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with grantees; Collaborate with network partners; Work with colleagues; Work with external partners
Communication Scope
Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Track projects, Execute projects
Full Job Description
About Omidyar Network (ON): Omidyar Network (ON) is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Digital technology is a powerful and ubiquitous force that harnessed wisely, makes wondrous things happen. We believe in working together to guide tech's trajectory intentionally. Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future. So far, we have committed more than $1.94 billion to initiatives that share our vision. We engage, partner, and fund some of the world's brightest thinkers and innovators to guide our digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people. About the Programs and Policy team: Our Programs and Policy team focuses on the key drivers of our shared digital future: the culture, the governance, and the business of digital tech. Through our grant making and advocacy, we aim to shape more intentional societal governance and amplify our shared agency. We collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including investors, tech firms, policymakers, consumers and workers to guide tech’s trajectory and establish coalitions and countervails in civil society. Programs and Policy team members join Omidyar Network from a wide range of backgrounds in policy, advocacy, nonprofits, community organizing, technology, consulting, philanthropy, education, and the arts. About the Role: Omidyar Network offers a unique platform for early career professionals to work alongside our colleagues and network partners. Omidyar Network Associates play a critical role in our work and gain valuable experience and exposure across our programmatic areas. They help identify and scope new portfolio investments, learn about and support the grantmaking process, research emerging issues and potential areas of programmatic engagement, and collaborate with our grantees and network partners in coalitions, policy and advocacy. Associates gain meaningful, hands-on ex
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