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From: "Duggins, Kamilah" Date: March 12, 2014 at 22:53:40 GMT+3 To: "alice@apc.org" <alice@apc.org>

I hope this note finds you well. I am writing to request your help in identifying candidates to serve as the Ford Foundation’s Program Officer focused on Global Internet Rights.

please share the attached position announcement widely with colleagues to help us identify a strong and diverse candidate pool. If there are any listservs, e-newsletters, LinkedIn groups or blogs that reach the audience we might be interested in, please share that information with me as well.

The foundation seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to build on Ford’s rich legacy in and commitment to promoting universal access, open systems and clear protections for the public in the Internet environment. The Program Officer will manage a portfolio of grants and other activities to support a robust field of organizations doing work primarily in the Global South as part of the foundation’s Democracy, Rights and Justice Program. This is a new position in a newly created unit, and an amazing opportunity for the right candidate.

The current priorities of the work are to:

promote economic and social protections in the Internet environment create ubiquitous, inexpensive and safe Internet access broaden the participation of marginalized groups through targeted strategies for digital inclusion create a competitive marketplace for innovation and access promote open and transparent technology systems advance fair and representative strategies for Internet governance

Ideal candidates will be unafraid of technology, policy and coalition building; have a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years’ professional experience working with media, technology and policy organizations internationally or within a global context; and substantial previous experience in and deep knowledge of Internet policy. Also required is excellent analytical, organizational and written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to conceptualize program ideas and develop innovative strategies; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

This position is based in our New York office. Fluency in English is required.

To apply, please visit http://www.fordfoundation.org/careers/jobs/415.

We greatly appreciate any consideration and assistance you can lend to this important search.

Sincerely,

Talent Acquisition Specialist 320 East 43rd Street New York, NY 10017 www.fordfoundation.org