[Kictanet] FW: PO-MAC Nairobi Position Announcement deadline 12 June 2006

[alice at apc.org]

>>>This announcement (see below) is disseminated by OCPA on behalf of the
>>>Ford Foundation.
>>>
>>>The Ford Foundation is seeking to fill the position of Program Officer in
>>>Media, Arts and Culture, to be based at the Foundation s Office in
>>>Nairobi, Kenya.
>>>
>>>For submissions and questions concerning this announcement, please 
>>>contact
>>>
>>>Emilie Mbom
>>>Search Coordinator
>>>The Ford Foundation
>>>320 E. 43rd Street
>>>New York, NY 10017
>>>v: 212-573-4972
>>>f: 212-351-3644
>>>email: e.mbom at fordfound.org
>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>THE FORD FOUNDATION
>>>
>>>POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Program Officer
>>>
>>>Media, Arts and Culture
>>>
>>>Eastern Africa
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:  The Program Officer will be responsible for grant
>>>making in media, arts and culture in the Foundation s Office in Eastern
>>>Africa. The Program Officer will build on and develop programming
>>>achievements in the portfolio s Building Sustainable Spaces for
>>>Creativity and Culture initiative, while developing and strengthening
>>>innovative interventions in an emergent media aspect of the work. The
>>>successful candidate will be expected to carry forward a strong portfolio
>>>of grants supporting high quality artistic production, creativity, policy
>>>development and the promotion of viable institutions and players in the
>>>creative arts, media and culture as means of focusing public reflection,
>>>promoting civic engagement and addressing society s concerns. Grant
>>>making will also be expected to build and strengthen linkages and
>>>exchange programs among artistic, cultural and media organizations in the
>>>region, across the continent and worldwide.  The Program Officer is
>>>expected to develop and maintain close working relationship with existing
>>>and potential grantees, research and training institutions, leaders in
>>>government and civil society.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Working with the Representative in Nairobi and other Ford Foundation
>>>staff, the Program Officer will develop grant making strategies; identify
>>>prospective grantees; solicit, review and respond to grant proposals;
>>>prepare recommendations for Foundation funding; and monitor and evaluate
>>>progress. In addition to advancing the media, arts and culture agenda,
>>>the Program Officer is expected to contribute to the office s overall
>>>strategic direction for the region. The Program Officer will also
>>>collaborate with colleagues in the Foundation s other offices to advance
>>>a worldwide agenda around the Foundation s goals in the media, arts and
>>>culture fields.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>QUALIFICATIONS: A degree in the arts, humanities, the design disciplines,
>>>media or other related disciplines (preferably an advanced degree);
>>>professional experience and leadership in the arts, culture and the
>>>media; an understanding of program development and the ability to
>>>conceptualize programmatic ideas and strategies; strong managerial,
>>>organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent analytical and writing
>>>skills in English; and strong facilitating skills. Experience in East
>>>Africa or similar geographical location is highly desirable.  Grant
>>>making experience will be an advantage.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Location: Nairobi,
>>>Kenya                                             Target Date:   Fall
>>>2006
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>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
>>><http://www.fordfound.org/employment>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. E. Mbom
>>>at 320 E. 43rd St., New York, NY 10017, USA, by June 12, 2006.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>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.
>>>
>>>
>>>April
>>>2006
>>>
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