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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

THE FORD FOUNDATION

REPRESENTATIVE

Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Representative directs the Foundation’s activities in Vietnam, providing overall leadership to the Foundation’s grant-making programs, managing the office in Hanoi, and representing the Foundation to various organizations and to members of the public having an interest in the Foundation’s work. Specifically, the Representative assesses political, social, cultural and economic developments in the region for their implications for the Foundation’s programming and grant-making priorities. He/she supervises and works closely with program staff in developing, monitoring and evaluating grants and projects within the office’s major fields of programmatic concern. The Representative prepares and manages the office’s $11 million grant and management budgets, oversees all legal matters, and supervises local administrative staff. The Representative maintains effective ties with local leaders, governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations and other donors. The Representative also manages a modest grants portfolio of his/her own. The Representative collaborates with the Foundation’s other representatives in Asia in developing region-wide strategies and with program staff from around the world in helping shape various aspects of the Foundation’s work globally.

QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated leadership, planning, management and analytical skills; substantial previous leadership experience in Vietnam, expertise in one or more areas of the Foundation’s current program interests; knowledge of the country’s history and culture; and in-depth understanding of development and social change processes. Excellent oral communication skill in English is required, and in Vietnamese is desired. An appropriate graduate degree and familiarity with philanthropy are highly desirable.

Grade: 138

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Target Date: Summer 2007

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 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. S. Haynes at 320 E. 43^rd St., New York, NY 10017, USA, by October 27, 2006.