Deadline: 15 January 2016
The Ford Foundation is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Representative based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Representative directs the Foundation’s activities in Brazil-providing overall leadership to the Foundation’s strategy and grant-making programs, managing the office and team in Rio de Janeiro, and representing the Foundation to government, business, nonprofit leaders, the media and the donor community.
The Ford Foundation supports visionary leaders and organizations on the frontlines of social change worldwide.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Representative will perform the following functions-
- Assesses local political, social, cultural and economic developments and helps shape the Foundation’s strategy in the region and guides its programming and grant-making priorities in alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values and goals.
- Facilitates development of an integrated office vision and innovative grant-making strategy.
- Synthesizes learning and enhances the quality and impact of programming.
- Promotes a collaborative working environment in the office and across areas of expertise that maximizes the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills of staff to accomplish Foundation goals.
- 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.
- Promotes shared learning and works with the ‘institutions core support team’.
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.
