Consultance : Ford Foundation recherche un(e) Consultant(e) en Investissements de la mission Technologique à New York, Etats-Unis.

 

 

 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Technology Fellowship Program has three overarching goals:

  • Enrich perspectives within the foundation by adding a technical lens;
  • Increase technical capacity throughout each of the foundation’s seven thematic areas of work;
  • Generate novel, innovative ideas and build new relationships and networks.

A Technology Fellow embodies three key roles:

  • Innovative Strategic Advising: Strategic support is a critical priority of a Technology Fellow. Work in this category may include helping Mission Investments examine the role of technology in advancing its objectives, informing development of technology strategies for the thematic area, conducting landscape research and due diligence, identifying and analyzing potential threats, supporting strategic grant proposal reviews, serving as an internal technology advisory resource, developing trainings for the team and foundation staff about intersections of social justice and technology work, identifying technologically proficient grantees, investment fund managers and thought partners working in the thematic area, participating in conferences, reviewing news, and reports from other funders in the field to bring fresh perspectives to team strategies, and collaborating with the Technology and Society Program Officer on Foundation priorities.

  • Direct Technical Expertise:  A fellow’s specific technical expertise will come into effect through activities such as conducting technology assessments, conceptualizing and supporting development of relevant investor tools such as due diligence questionnaires, coaching and mentoring grantees/investees, and working as internal technology “guides.”

  • Relevant Independent Projects: This role is secondary to the other two and may include supporting needs in the field, conducting research, participating in relevant civil society endeavors, participating in grant making strategies for work that involves technology, working with the Communications Office as necessary, writing and publishing on topics at the intersection of technology, social justice, and the thematic area.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, with minimum 4 years’ professional experience working with technology-driven business models or approaches, ideally in the private sector;
  • Strong ability to critically assess technologies relevant to impact investing and inclusive capitalism, particularly regarding usefulness, effectiveness, security risks, and potential impact;
  • Sophisticated knowledge about existing and emerging technologies, and their potential intersections within impact investing and inclusive capitalism;
  • Experienced in understanding needs of individuals, organizations, or communities and collaboratively designing technical solutions to meet them;

  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with and articulate the potential impact of technology to diverse audiences – particularly those utilizing more traditional forms of engagement;

  • Strong understanding of how for-profit technology ideas are developed and financed;
  • Self-motivated and disciplined with a high degree of comfort working both independently and collaboratively;
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a team and with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives;
  • Excellent analytical, oral presentation, writing, and interpersonal skills;
  • Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and an inquisitive and collaborative nature;
  • Ability to work effectively in a shifting environment, navigate ambiguity, and work independently;
  • Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and core values of equity, fairness, and diversity;
  • Fluency in English;

  • Willingness to be based in New York City and work in the office 3 days per week.

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 18th, 2023