Representative : Moscow, Russia
THE FORD FOUNDATION
320 East 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017
Representative: Moscow, Russia
The Representative leads the Foundation's programmatic activities in Russia
by working with program staff to develop and monitor grants as well as
through his/her own grants portfolio; manages the office and budget; and
represents the Foundation to official and non-governmental agencies. S/he
collaborates with the Foundation's New York-based Program Officer for
Eastern Europe to develop regional strategies and contributes to
priority-setting within the Foundation's thematic programs: Peace and Social
Justice; Asset-Building and Community Development; and Education, Media,Arts
and Culture.
Qualifications:
Senior-level professional with significant leadership planning, and
management experience. Strong analytical skills, excellent written and oral
communication skills in English and Russian, extensive knowledge of the
region's history and culture, and an in-depth understanding of development
processes and social justice concerns. An appropriate graduate degree and
previous experience in Russia. Familiarity with foundations and expertise in
one or more areas of the Foundation's current program interests is also
desirable.
To apply for employment, please send cover letter, resume and brief writing
sample to Mr. René Celaya at [log in to unmask] or at the address above
by 1 November 2000. Interviews will take place through January 2001. The
target start date is is May 2001.
Please visit the Foundation's web site, www.fordfound.org, for descriptions
of the Foundation's programs or request an annual report by mail or by
calling 212-573-5000 in New York.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental
principles of The Ford Foundation.
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