Ford Foundation
Program Associate, Mission Investments
New York, USA
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About the role
- Review grant proposals and prepare analysis that reflects grants' outcomes and contribution to team's strategic goals, for discussions with the Senior Program Officer (SPO) and team.
- Coordinate and help conduct grant and investee diligence and management with other funders and investors.
- Conduct regular (2-4x annually) check in conversations with grantees, alone or in partnership with SPO.
Responsibilities
- Help plan and manage webinars and other activities for grantees and investees on specific topics of shared interest (examples include systems stewardship, AI and earned revenue generation).
- Support the SPO, Director and team in analyzing data and identifying trends.
- For convenings and site visits, develop and prepare background research and meeting materials.
- Collaborate closely with the Chief Innovation Officer to identify and help implement various innovation mechanisms, e.g. recoverable grants and venture studio services.
- Professional development and ample opportunities to build your expertise and expand your network
Requirements
- A minimum of four years of work experience, with a minimum of three years of experience working in a program-related support capacity in the social development sector.
- College degree in related field or relevant and equivalent experience.
- Strong proficiency with data collection, review, analysis and reporting.
- Strong proficiency with the use of software platforms and high degree of comfort with multiple technology applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and databases.
- Demonstrated ability to be a productive member of a community of people at work, respecting differences while working toward shared goals.
Skills
- Exceptional organizational and communications skills.
Compensation
- The Ford Foundation is committed to practicing salary transparency.
- The starting salary for this position is $104,000.
- We review global compensation on a regular basis to ensure market competitiveness and equity.
Benefits
- A hybrid working model and flexible work arrangement policies offer colleagues the opportunity to engage in meaningful ways and the space to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Equal opportunity
- The Ford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations.
- If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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