Associate Director, Impact Programs LATAM & Caribbean

Open Society Foundations; Puerto Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 393,223,000 - 589,835,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Open Society Foundations is seeking an Associate Director for Latin America and the Caribbean to lead complex grantmaking across Bogota, Mexico City, and Rio de Janeiro, translating strategy into funded programs that advance rights and accountability.

This senior role requires seasoned leadership, cross-border collaboration, rigorous budgeting and risk oversight, and the ability to cultivate partnerships with governments, civil society, and international funders to achieve durable impact.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of leadership experience in complex nonprofit settings.
• Extensive budgeting, risk management, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multi-country programs and collaborate across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director, Programs LAC, to translate strategy into workable project plans and implementation.
• Oversee grant processes: proposals, records, payments, and reporting for the LAC portfolio.
• Lead cross-country teams, manage budgets, and collaborate with OSF stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Grantmaking

Budgeting

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural teamwork

Non-profit experience

Remote team leadership

Policy influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Grant management systems

Job description

Open Society Foundations is seeking an Associate Director for Latin America and the Caribbean to lead complex grantmaking across Bogota, Mexico City, and Rio de Janeiro, translating strategy into funded programs that advance rights and accountability.

This senior role requires seasoned leadership, cross-border collaboration, rigorous budgeting and risk oversight, and the ability to cultivate partnerships with governments, civil society, and international funders to achieve durable impact.