The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA)

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Web Name: The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA)

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OSISA is a growing African Institution committed to deepening democracy, protecting human rights and enhancing good governance in the region. OSISA’s vision is to promote and sustain the ideals, values, institutions and practices of open society, with the aim of establishing vibrant and tolerant…. OSISA is a grant making and advocacy foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations Network.For the 2020 Strategy Year, OSISA programmes are looking for concept notes or state actors that address issues in the following priority spheres:Economic And Social JusticeDemocracy And GovernanceHuman Rights, Rule Of Law And Access To JusticeWomen’s Rights Programme 2020 Call for Applications is currently closed. Please download the 2020 call for applications to see which areas we were funding this year.First take a look at the OSISA Strategy and the guidelines.Learn more about our grants.By postal mail to: Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa, PO Box 678, Wits, Johannesburg, South Africa 2050By fax: +27115875099By email to: grantproposals2020@osisa.orgKindly use ONLY ONE method of applying.To submit your concept/idea for review by our Clusters, please kindly download and fill in our Concept Note form. Persons with albinism are often faced with misconceptions about their mental, intellectual and creative capabilities. 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A sua visão é promover e Read More Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer provides leadership in execution of financial services in the organisation ensuring effective and transparent utilization of Read More Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Associate will implement OSISA’s financial policies, procedures and processes. S/he will ensure the accurate capturing of transactions, which will contribute to Read More The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) is a regional institution committed to deepening democracy, protecting human rights and enhancing good governance in the region Read More Just before Christmas last year, Donald Trump – the hugely controversial and extremely polarising president of the United States of America Read More Bids are hereby invited for Provision of Travel Agency Services. The minimum specification is in the bid document. 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