The PR Manager drives awareness and understanding of Omidyar Network  across constituencies that span the business, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Manager builds media relations and external events programs for the organization, creating a solid platform from which management and staff can engage with external constituencies. Working with senior management, staff and external stakeholders, the Manager develops and implements communications campaigns that advance the organization’s mission and build the greater Omidyar Network.

Essential Functions:

• Proactively identify, secure, and manage media and speaking opportunities that build the Omidyar Network brand across a diverse set of constituencies, including media, for-profit investors, entrepreneurs, foundations, nonprofits, and relevant interest groups.
• Work across a variety of business and trade media, including print, broadcast and online (e.g., social networking tools, blogs, etc.). Explore and utilize new media platforms as they evolve. Build relationships with relevant media.
• Evaluate and manage in-bound media, speaking and sponsorship requests for Omidyar Network and the Omidyar family, coordinating with communications counterparts at grantee organizations and portfolio companies, as well as at other Omidyar entities (e.g., eBay, HopeLab, etc.) as necessary.
• Increase the organization’s engagement in and influence on industry dialogue. Prepare and brief management and staff for external opportunities.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, addressing media requests with an appropriate, strategic, and coordinated response.
• Develop and organize events to facilitate dialogue and collaboration with external stakeholders in support of organizational and initiative goals.
• Work with Omidyar Network’s grantees and portfolio companies to scale their impact by providing communications expertise and support on media and events. Highlight their impact in Omidyar Network’s communications.
• Write and edit press and other corporate materials, including talking points, briefing materials, presentations, speeches, contributed articles, backgrounders, and fact sheets.
• Promote individual executives, building their profiles and creating demand for their participation in industry projects, media interviews and at events.
• Stay abreast of news, industry players, developments, and trends, forging relationships with others who can inform and facilitate the organization’s work.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• 6-8 years of PR and events experience, including in-house corporate communications. A combination of social and private sector experience a strong plus.
• Experience in microfinance, venture capital, Web 2.0, consumer technology, or public affairs is required.
• Passion for media relations, writing, events, and relationship building
• Commitment to excellence and service to others
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail, presentation, and the accuracy and prioritization of information
• Able to manage complex projects from beginning to end, securing participation from a variety of stakeholders
• Able to make decisions and to communicate the rationale with precision and clarity
• Highly flexible and adaptable in order to thrive in entrepreneurial, evolving work environment
• Unequivocal team player
• Unafraid to ask hard questions, take initiative and think creatively
• Able to travel by plane up to 10% of the time

The Director, Investments is primarily responsible for leading and managing the investment process including mission fit analysis and due diligence of deals as well as providing leadership across the investment team.  The Director will engage with portfolio companies at the Board level if necessary under the guidance of more senior investment staff.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, evaluate, and manage investment opportunities in support of ON’s strategy and mission as well as provide day-to-day management of more junior investment staff.
• Communicate investment recommendations to the Investment Committee
• Develop and manage high quality relationships with a pipeline of investments in areas of interest to Omidyar Network; develop and maintain a network of contacts to further ON’s impact within and beyond the portfolio companies
• Lead and manage due diligence and analysis of investment and /or grant opportunities
• Drive execution of strategic investments and partnerships through negotiations and deal structuring
• Add value to portfolio companies and enhance their impact using internal resources when necessary
• Represent ON in a manner that is consistent with our vision, mission and communication strategies
• Manage and mentor co-workers and direct reports if applicable within the financial capital function and share business and deal structuring/negotiations expertise
• Partner with our communications function to ensure appropriate messaging of our investment activities
• Perform other responsibilities, as necessary

Education, Experience and Skills:

• 10+ years related business experience, with 5+ years in a similar leadership role in strategic investments, non-profit grants, or venture capital/private equity, within a collaborative setting and approach 
  
• Direct investment and/or grant experience is required, industry experience with solid deal exposure is acceptable
• Solid knowledge of the full spectrum of investment and/or grant execution, negotiation and structuring process and components
• Demonstrated track record of successful investments and relationship building, with relevant experience in partnership/alliance development
• Experience as a board observer a plus
• Domain expertise in microfinance, technology, media or the non-profit arena required
• Strong technology knowledge, financial due diligence, modeling, and analysis experience
• Prefer MBA or equivalent experience in finance or business
• Social sector experience a strong plus
  
• Perform other responsibilities, as necessary

Candidate Profile:

• Passion for our mission to create positive social impact a must
• Proven leadership skills including integrity, intelligence, and ability to build and maintain confidence of investees, stakeholders and coworkers
• Ability to quickly integrate into a changing and dynamic environment.  Startup and/or entrepreneurial experience preferred.
  

Reporting to the director of investments, the analyst will be an integral member of the investment team and, working closely with senior members of the team, will be involved in many aspects of the investment process. The primary focus of this role is conducting technical and business due diligence, market and competitive analysis, and monitoring of portfolio companies.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct due diligence of potential investment opportunities
• Conduct financial modeling in support of investment recommendations
• Perform market research and develop market intelligence 
• Assist in monitoring of portfolio companies
• Work with the rest of the team to develop insights regarding specific investment opportunities, industries, or sectors
• Perform other responsibilities, as necessary and/or assigned

Education, Experience and Skills:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, or industry — e.g., business/corporate development
• Ability to analyze a wide variety of businesses and write investment memoranda
• Strong due diligence and financial modeling skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision, high levels of initiative, and form independent investment judgments
• Good organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work against strict deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability commensurate with working in a startup environment
• Bachelor’s degree with a record of academic achievement required; recent MBA graduate considered 
• Prior experience in financial services and/or technology is a plus

The Staffing Manager leads the full life-cycle recruitment of candidates across multiple functional areas of the business and acts as a consultant to hiring managers on sourcing candidates, interviewing and negotiating offers. The Manager will also help identify talent gaps and trends within Omidyar Network and proactively build supply channels to fill those needs. Additional responsibilities include the execution of Staffing related projects and processes.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute staffing and recruiting strategies across all functions of the organization
• Source candidates, screen resumes, and conduct phone screens and interviews to ensure that candidate skills and abilities meet the requirements of the open positions
• Prepare and negotiate job offers and relocations where applicable
• Negotiate and manage partnerships with search firms as necessary
• Provide leadership and direction to hiring managers that will ensure the achievement of quality hires in an efficient time frame
• Identify skills and competencies required to support current and future business activities
• Develop, support and maintain strong partner relationships with hiring managers and functional leaders

Additional Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and facilitate ongoing operational efficiencies
• Keep abreast of employment market trends and opportunities and evaluate impact on the hiring plans and forecasts. Recommend or initiate action for staffing initiatives as they relate to market conditions and trends.
• Develop content and deliver training programs related to hiring practices to new hires and hiring managers as needed
• Participate in and lead special projects as needed

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-7 years of full life-cycle recruiting experience across multiple business functions
• Proven track record in sourcing, relationship building and networking resulting in successful placements and retention
• Excellent interpersonal skills including attentive listening, facilitation and communication skills
• Innovative and assertive problem solver and team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Ability to negotiate contracts with vendors and job offers with candidates