Ford Foundation

Program Officer

Ford Foundation

Ford Foundation Building, 320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters
Job Description

The Program Officer will particularly inform work on expanding democratic participation to ensure that communities have greater voice and power to shape the policy decisions that impact their lives. Continually scan the fields related to democracy in the US (and globally to learn lessons for the US context), follow key developments and debates, keep abreast of the academic and popular literature, share key findings and lessons among colleagues and the field. Promote engagement with grantees to review opportunities, challenges and advances and encourage collaboration, learning, exchange and strategic partnerships. Develop grant-making activities in a team-oriented context.

Where is this job?
This job is located at Ford Foundation Building, 320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 8 years leading social justice strategies and/or subject-matter expertise

  • Experience with demonstrable impact in communities of color and/or other historically disadvantaged communities.

  • Experience working with social justice concepts and frameworks

Required Skills
  • Customer Relationship Management

  • Analytical skills

  • Negotiation skills

  • Policy Implementation

  • Policy Analysis

  • Bilingual in Spanish

Soft Skills
  • Process Improvement

  • Strategic Planning

  • Verbal communication

  • written communication

  • Results driven

  • Leadership skills

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Program Officer in Ford Foundation Building, 320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017, USA is $50,000 to $90,000 per year. The salary range can vary depending on experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Additional Information
Ford Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedApril 22nd, 2021
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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About Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation supports visionary leaders and organizations on the frontlines of social change worldwide. The Ford Foundation is an American private foundation with the mission of advancing human welfare. Created in 1936 by Edsel Ford and Henry Ford.

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