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Program Officer: Governance, Southern Africa
FORD FOUNDATION
Working with the Representative and other Foundation Staff in the Johannesburg Office, the Africa Region and in New York, the Program
Officer will develop and manage program activities in the field of Governance and Civil Society.
The program officer will be responsible for developing and maintaining grant making strategies that complement and enhance those of fellow
program officers in their respective programmatic areas, and that support efforts by government, higher civil society institutions and others to
promote good governance and vibrant civil participation and oversight in Southern Africa. The program officer will work closely with colleagues in
the Southern Africa office to develop a program that addresses the changes in governance at local levels in Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa and
Mozambique. Each of these countries is in various stages of grappling with the reality of dismantling the post-settler-colonial governance
infrastructure. Throughout the region, in the wake of political, socio-economic and health threats which are straining household viability,
there is a growing need for local units of governance to deal with demands for service delivery, more accountable administration and coming to terms
with the needs and expectations of the citizenry they represent. At the same time, there are growing concerns about the increase in levels of
corruption, police performance and behavior and ways in which governments at the local level can improve the lives of the more marginalized groups
in their respective countries.
Qualifications: Significant experience working with local government and governance-- particularly in working below the regional level-- and a
thorough, contextual understanding of the Southern Africa post-settler
challenges is essential. A familiarity with the ethos and the philosophy of the
grant-making institutions is highly desirable. Previous working experience in one of the four countries of regional programming is also
desirable. An advanced academic degree in a relevant field is required. Strong conceptual, organizational, and writing skill as well as an ability
to work effectively with colleagues from diverse disciplines and perspectives is critical.
To apply for employment, please send resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample (5-20 pages of original work) to Ms. M. Baldwin at the
above address or by e-mail (preferred) to m.baldwin@fordfound.org by April
20, 2001.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation.
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