Job Vacancy at Ford Foundation

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FORD FOUNDATION PROGRAM OFFICER SEXUALITY AND

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH NEW DELHI, INDIA

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The program officer will be

responsible for developing, monitoring and evaluating

program activities in the field of sexuality and

reproductive health in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

The program will focus on improving the formulation

and implementation of public policy concerning

women's sexual and reproductive health based on

principles of gender equity and women's empowerment.

While Sexuality and Reproductive Health is a long

established and mature line of work in the New Delhi

Office, the new program officer will have the opportunity

to review the scope and focus of the program in the

light of recent developments in the field.

Currently the program emphasizes three areas:

1) research and advocacy for sexual and reproductive freedom;

2) sexuality and HIV/AIDS; and 3) violence against women as a

health and human rights issue. Program strategies include

institutional capacity building, strengthening

networks, advocacy, research and community based organizing.

The program officer will review existing lines of work and identify further

Programmatic activities based on an assessment of needs and

emerging opportunities. She/he will be responsible for shaping and

implementing a grant making strategy to build the capacity of

organizations working to secure the sexual and

reproductive well being of all, especially women.

The program officer is responsible for soliciting,

reviewing and responding to grant proposals and making

recommendations for Foundation funding. The

New Delhi Office attaches considerable importance to

collaborative work and is experimenting with integrated grantmaking

strategies. The program officer will be encouraged to continue the existing

collaboration with the human rights and development finance fields, and

explore other avenues for collaboration. In addition to working with

Foundation staff in India, the program officer will contribute towards

building the

global field of sexuality and reproductive health through

collaboration with Ford Foundation and participation in the Foundation's

Reproductive Health Affinity Group.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires

significant experience in the field of sexuality and reproductive health,

familiarity with relevant programs and institutions in India and more broadly

in South Asia. Advanced training in the social sciences, gender studies or

public health and demonstrated analytical and organizational skills

are essential. Oral and written communication, as well as excellent

facilitation skills are necessary. Fluency in an Indian language is highly

preferred, as is the ability to work closely with colleagues and grantees

of diverse backgrounds and perspectives..

To apply: Please send resume, letter of interest and brief writing sample

(5-20 pages of original work) by May 11, 2001 to

Ms.J. Graber at 320 East

43rd Street, New York, NY 10017, USA, or

preferably by email to

j.graber@...

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