Fellowships Advisor

About the Internet Society Foundation

The Internet Society (ISOC) supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for the Internet to be open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. We seek collaboration with all who share these goals.

The Internet Society Foundation (Foundation) is a non-profit organization that works in concert with the Internet Society. It exists to demonstrate and support the positive difference the Internet can make to people everywhere and promote the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society.  

The Foundation is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion, where all individuals are valued for their distinct contributions.  Our people are the most valuable strengths we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff invests in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and the Foundation's achievements.

About the Position

The Fellowships Advisor manages the design, launch and delivery of fellowship programs of the Internet Society, and also handles the relationships with key stakeholders.

Location

Remote

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design fellowship programs.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of the programs.
• Develop program plans and schedules.
• Coordinate the fellow selection processes.
• Manage program stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and implement the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning strategy and framework of the programs.
• Manage the participants of the programs.
• Look fir efficiencies cross-programs.
• Build close relationships with fellows and supports them
  
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of experience on an Internet-related field (non-profit experience a plus).
• Experience managing the delivery of programs from start to finish.
• Previous experience identifying and developing impact stories for marketing and
• Demonstrated experience working with teams in a multicultural environment spread across the globe.
• Proven experience in quickly gaining trust among a broad variety of individuals and building enduring relationships across a vibrant global community
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English a must; any additional language a bonus).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Presenting Capability: Able to convey concepts and create content or presentations in a clear and concise manner, with minimal guidance.
• Program management: Able to successfully lead programs concurrently.
• Relationship Building: Builds strong working relationships with others to achieve goals.
• Collaboration: Demonstrates ability to initiate and facilitate collaboration with others at all levels of the organization as well as with vendors and/or external stakeholders.
• Innovation: Applies creative solutions for predictable circumstances. Continually assesses efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes.
• Adaptability: Readily adapts new/alternative work methods to accomplish goals. Helps others to view change positively
• Ability to travel as needed

What You'll Love About Us

• Make an Impact. We have an exciting vision and mission to bring the internet to everyone!
• Great Company Culture. We are a global team and live our values of collaboration, inclusion, respect, people and passion in all of our HR programs including our new recognition program!
• Holiday/Vacation. Generous paid time off and paid public holidays.
• Benefits. Based on local in-country guidelines.
• Give back. Get paid to volunteer in your community!
• Professional Development and Educational Benefits. Annual company contribution towards professional development or higher education.
• Flexible Work Models. Flexible work-from-home.

Compensation and benefits for this position will be paid in local currency and based on the country and geographic location’s local salary and benefits market data for the position. Exact pay will be based on factors including but not limited to relevant qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, business and organizational needs. 

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, color or any other protected class. Compensation and benefit package for this position will be competitively commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications.  Applications will be evaluated until the position has been filled. The list of applicants will not be posted publicly and will be reviewed in confidence by members of the evaluation committee.