Summary Description:
The new Program Officer will be responsible for developing and overseeing
the Foundations work designed to strengthen Global Economic Governance
in the interests of all members of the world community. Building on prior
Foundation-funded work to reform international markets and institutions
in trade and finance, this portfolio will support new thinking and action
designed to bring about a global institutional architecture that promotes
economic security while addressing poverty in the developing world. The
portfolio will also support work on global economic circuits as a cause
of conflict, and how to govern them more effectively. Strengthening capacity
in the Global South will be a priority throughout.
The new Program Officer will be required to evaluate these strategies
against the changing context and identify priorities for the future. The
Program Officer is responsible for identifying prospective grantees; soliciting,
reviewing and responding to grant proposals; and preparing recommendations
for Foundation funding.
S/he will also collaborate with Foundation colleagues working on related
issues within and outside the Governance and Civil Society Unit, in other
foundations, and in the community at large. S/he will also be expected
to play an active role in the development of learning activities in the
Unit's global community of practice, providing advice as required to
colleagues elsewhere in the Foundation, and sharing in the leadership
of GCS planning and strategy sessions, research projects and other new
initiatives.
Along with economic expertise, the Program Officer will be expected to
bring a broad perspective to the position, including an understanding
of the strengths and weaknesses of economic liberalization; the ethical
challenges posed by inequality; the ways in which political forces and
the absence of social equity affect global economic stability; the manner
in which changing distributions of income and wealth alter the distribution
of political power and the role of the State; and the differential impact
of economic change on men and women.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in economics; experience working internationally, preferably in
the developing world; relevant academic, non-governmental, and/or governmental
experience in issues of Global Economic Governance as described above;
fluency in English; excellent analytical, oral presentation, writing and
interpersonal skills; and the ability and willingness to work as a member
of multiple teams, are required. Fluency in a second language; and expertise
in gender and economics and/or economics and conflict, are preferred.
Applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply.
Salary is based on experience and on the Foundation's commitment to internal
equity. A generous benefits package is provided.
To apply for the position, visit www.fordfound.org/employment
or send full application materials (consisting of substantive cover letter,
c.v., and a 5-20 page sole-authored writing sample in English) to Ms.
S. Ashton at 320 E. 43rd St., New York, NY 10017, USA,
by October 4, 2005.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental
principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities
are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard
to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional
preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability,
veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under
law.