Job Summary

Responsibilities

Grant Program Management. Oversee the grant programs to be established under our new Global Participation Fund, including logistical and administrative support of fund operational processes; receipt and triage of grant proposals; facilitation of grant advisory and review committees; oversight of grantee reporting; fund performance evaluation & reporting; and sponsor/donor engagement.

Grantee Engagement. Build trust and participation among fund participants to maximize grant outcomes by: scheduling & facilitating periodic gatherings for grantees; facilitating connections between and among grantees and the wider ORCID community; connecting grantees with ORCID programs, materials, and other resources; and transitioning grantees into ORCID's regular community structures at the end of the grant period.

New consortia development: Foster and develop ORCID Communities of Practice in lower income countries that are eligible for our new Membership Equity Program, leading to the formation of new ORCID Consortia, collaborating with the broader ORCID engagement team where needed.

Requirements

3+ plus years experience working with the research and scholarly communities in the Global South
Prior experience running a competitive grant program
Experience in setting up, coordinating and managing strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Working knowledge of open research infrastructure and persistent IDs (PIDs) (preferred)
Experience working in a multicultural, virtual team environment
Excellent relationship building, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
Ability to handle multiple demands and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment without losing oversight
Fluency in English plus at least one additional language
Ability to travel based upon business needs (less than 25%)