Deadline: 15 January 2016
Ford Foundation is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Representative in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Representative manages, coaches, galvanizes and works closely with a small team of program staff in developing, monitoring and evaluating integrated grant programs and projects in support of regional goals.
The Ford Foundation’s mission is to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Representative will perform the following functions-
- Leadership, strategic design, planning, and management success.
- Subject-matter expertise in economics, development, governance or human rights or one of the foundation’s thematic area, and/or demonstration of strong cross-cutting work in social justice arena.
- Substantial previous experience in and deep knowledge of the history, culture and social justice context of Brazil—as well as the country’s broader engagement with Latin America and global developments.
- Exceptional leadership presence—internally and externally.
- Demonstrated exceptional people management and team management skills, including the ability to build teams, constructively lead and coach a staff.
- Diplomatically manage complex relationships with private and public sector stakeholders in the region.
- An understanding of development and social change processes and a proven track record of achieving change.
- In-depth knowledge of the philanthropic sector and grant-making capabilities in social development sector.
- Ability to think analytically, independently and critically with agility to translate ideas and insights into action through coherent and viable program work
- An action oriented, entrepreneurial person who is a self-starter that can work independently, as well as in teams.
- Ability to effectively lead a regional office within a larger global organization with headquarters in New York and strategize/solve problems through solicitation of relevant internal expertise (Human Resources, Finance, Legal Services).
- An understanding of the civil society landscape in Brazil.
- Administrative skills, in particular an appreciation for the importance of strong fiscal management.
- Strong facilitation skills – the ability to listen and learn from diverse perspectives.
- Exemplary communication skills—strong active listening skills and public presentation skills, as well as fluency in both oral and written English and Portuguese.
- Demonstrated ability to be a productive member of a community of people at work, respecting differences while working toward shared goals; comfort with periods of ambiguity; constructive participation in on-going organizational development.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong time management proficiency.
- Sound, mature judgment and integrity.
- Personal qualities of humility and capacity for self-reflection.
- Ability to motivate staff through effective leadership, mentoring, coaching, development, facilitation, evaluation and rewards.
- Social justice and reducing inequality as well as commitment to Ford’s mission and core values of equity and fairness, diversity, voice and participation, knowledge and creativity, humility and respect, and honesty and integrity.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience leading strategies, people and teams.
- An advanced graduate degree in relevant field of study or BA and equivalent experience.
- Ability to travel extensively on behalf of the Foundation.
- Creativity, energy and non-traditional thinking capacity.
- Written and oral fluency in English and Portuguese.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit Ford Foundation.
