Teams at Ford Foundation

Leads Ford Foundation’s international Democracy and Rule of Law portfolio, including grantmaking strategy, annual budgeting, global team management, partnerships, and external representation. The Director develops evidence-based funding strategies, oversees grants, mentors program officers, collaborates on domestic democracy initiatives, and presents progress to senior leadership and trustees. The role requires substantial global experience, particularly in the Global South, strong fiscal and people-management capabilities, and expertise in democracy, rule of law, social justice philanthropy, and communications.

Leads the Ford Foundation’s international Gender Equality portfolio, including grantmaking strategy, annual budgeting, global program officer management, strategic partnerships, evidence-based funding, and external representation on gender justice issues. The Director aligns global and U.S. initiatives, supports grant approvals, develops staff, manages complex institutional processes, and presents strategy and progress to senior leadership and trustees. The role requires deep Global South experience, strong gender and sexuality rights expertise, and up to 50% international and domestic travel.

Manage grant portfolios across multiple program areas, monitoring activities, timelines, due diligence, compliance, risks, records, and strategic alignment. Collaborate with program and grants management teams, communicate with grantees and stakeholders, support grant reporting and outreach, and represent the Foundation in meetings. The role requires strong grantmaking experience, analytical judgment, writing, collaboration, and workload-management skills.