Program Director, Gender Equality
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Ford Foundation
Hybrid- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Philanthropy
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: USD 269,000 USD-USD 280,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 30/11/2026
- Location: Colombia
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Ford Foundation seeks a Program Director (Director) to lead and oversee its Gender Equality work and team. Grounded in the Foundation's long-standing commitment to social justice and gender rights, this role will work closely with Program Officers worldwide to achieve strategic programmatic outcomes that advance gender and sexuality rights across multiple regions.
Reporting to senior foundation leadership, the Director provides visionary leadership and strategic direction while managing a globally distributed team of program officers. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with at least 10 years of experience in gender justice, working with diverse sectors, deep experience in the Global South, and demonstrated commitment to supporting the voice and agency of those who have been marginalized from power. They have experience managing complex institutional processes, building alliances across countries and regions, and leading staff through change. They also have a track record of success in achieving specific policy and programmatic outcomes in the Global South. Demonstrating a deep commitment to social justice and equity, they lead with transparency, accountability, and respect while cultivating a healthy, high-performing team environment
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working on advancing gender and sexuality rights in concrete ways, combining policy analysis and implementation experience with an emphasis on the Global South.
- Exceptional leadership presence internally and externally and recognition as a leader within the gender field with extensive engagement with Global South networks.
- Analysis of how power and identity intersect in Global South contexts and a clear track record of ensuring those most affected by inequality help shape solutions.
- Ability to lead, partner, and build with donors and civil society, demonstrating systems thinking ability and a track record of successful collaborations.
- Intellectual agility and ability to analyze evidence, think critically about what actually leads to endurable social change, and understand data directly relevant to programmatic funding areas.
- Demonstrated people management and team management skills, including the ability to build, lead, and coach a globally distributed workforce.
- Strong administrative and fiscal management skills, including experience managing budgets.
- Strong communication skills—active listening, constructive verbal and written skills, and strong public presentation skills in English.
- A graduate level degree in a related field (or equivalent education and experience).
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