The deadline to submit an application is February 13, 2026. Please submit both a resume and a cover letter to be considered.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Ford Foundation’s Mexico and Central America Office (MXCA) seeks a collaborative, strategic, team-oriented Program Associate to join their team. The Program Associate supports the program team in a variety of responsibilities related to research, data analysis, strategic thinking, and serves as a strong conduit to facilitate learning within the team and across Ford’s programmatic teams.
The Program Associate will support the Mexico Regional Office team in diverse ways, with a special focus on fostering exchange, learning, and coordination within the office and across other teams. They will lead data analysis on grantmaking, working very closely with the Office of Strategy and Impact to analyze and systematize the impact of our work, among other things. The Program Associate will also provide key support on the programmatic content of major events, conventions, and convenings organized by the office.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
Map grants for team understanding and cross-team learning.
Analyze grant proposals for outcomes and strategic alignment.
Support Program Officers with grant coding practices to ensure integrity and coherence with program strategy analysis.
Conduct research, summarize findings, and assist in data analysis.
Support communities of practice in learning and exchange activities, particularly around institutional strengthening.
Manage the team’s dashboards and specialized reports, especially for internal quarterly review meetings with the foundation’s leadership.
Act as the team’s information manager, creating and managing substantive materials.
Partner closely with the Office of Strategy and Impact to coordinate and implement the portfolio’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning plans to track progress towards strategy goals.
Collaborate with Associates in other regions and programs to further monitoring, evaluation and learning.
Track decisions and follow-up items during meetings, producing meeting summaries.
Coordinate and project-manage grantee convenings and cross-team initiatives, including background research.
Plan and organize meetings with other Ford Foundation programs for learning and collaboration.
Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate foundation work.
At the direction of the Director of the MCA Office, attend relevant meetings and conferences to gather information and knowledge to advance the team’s work.
Compile short periodic summaries of related newsworthy events, activities, internal and external publications by team, and other relevant information in support of strategy monitoring, team learning and communications efforts.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
A minimum of 4 years of experience related to social justice, human rights, climate change, civic engagement or international development, with at least 3 years of experience working in a program-related support capacity.
Strong proficiency with qualitative data collection, review, analysis and reporting, as well as some proficiency in quantitative data management. Desirable knowledge in data visualization, but not essential.
Strong proficiency with the use of software platforms and a high degree of comfort with multiple technology applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and databases.
Desirable interest in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), but not required.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to be a productive member of a community of people at work who respect differences while working toward shared goals.
Comfortable with periods of ambiguity, and constructively participates in ongoing organizational development.
College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with internal staff, access files, office machinery and a copy machine/printer. The foundation requires all staff to be in the office three days a week.
The Ford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations. As part of this commitment, the Foundation will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact talentacquisitionhr@fordfoundation.org.
SALARY: Based on the candidate's relevant experience and on the Foundation’s commitment to internal equity.
LOCATION: This position is based in the foundation’s Mexico City office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in Mexico.
PRIVACY
The Ford Foundation (Mexico branch office), with address at Av. Coyoacán 1622, Tower 1, Office 107, Ground Floor, Col. Del Valle Sur, Benito Juárez Borough, Mexico City, may collect the following types of personal data during the employment application process: full name, address, date and place of birth, nationality, work authorization status, email address, photograph, landline and/or mobile phone number, academic background, languages, work history, professional licenses and/or certifications, compensation, professional references, optional demographic information you choose to provide, and any other information you choose to provide during the application process. Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of carrying out evaluation, selection and recruitment processes, reference verification, integration of files and databases, communication during the recruitment process and in the future of potential vacancies, conducting background checks if we offer you a position, as permitted or required by applicable law, compliance with internal policies and legal obligations, and other purposes in compliance with applicable law. Your personal data may be transferred to recipients located outside of Mexico. You may exercise the rights of access, rectification, cancellation, and opposition, as well as limit the use of your personal data or revoke your consent, by submitting a request using the contact details under section “How to Contact Us” at The Ford Foundation’s Privacy Policy. By providing your personal data voluntarily during the employment application process, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this notice. Changes to this notice will be communicated to you in a timely manner. For more information regarding the processing of your personal data, you may consult The Ford Foundation’s Privacy Policy.
PRIVACIDAD
The Ford Foundation (oficina de representación en México), con domicilio en Av. Coyoacán 1622, Torre 1, Oficina 107, Planta Baja, Col. Del Valle Sur, Alcaldía Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México, podrá recabar los siguientes datos personales durante el proceso de postulación laboral: nombre completo, domicilio, fecha y lugar de nacimiento, nacionalidad, estatus de autorización para trabajar, dirección de correo electrónico, fotografía, número telefónico fijo y/o móvil, formación académica, idiomas, historial laboral, licencias profesionales y/o certificaciones, compensación, referencias profesionales, información demográfica opcional que usted decida proporcionar y cualquier otra información que decida proporcionar durante el proceso de reclutamiento. Sus datos personales serán tratados con la finalidad de llevar a cabo los procesos de evaluación, selección y reclutamiento; verificación de referencias; integración de expedientes y bases de datos; comunicación durante el proceso de reclutamiento y, en el futuro para potenciales vacantes; verificaciones de antecedentes en caso de que le ofrezcamos una posición, según sea permitido o requerido por la legislación aplicable; cumplimiento de políticas internas y obligaciones legales; así como para otras finalidades en cumplimiento con la legislación aplicable. Sus datos personales podrán ser transferidos a destinatarios ubicados fuera de México. Usted podrá ejercer los derechos de acceso, rectificación, cancelación y oposición, así como limitar el uso de sus datos personales o revocar su consentimiento, mediante la presentación de una solicitud utilizando los datos de contacto indicados en la sección “Cómo contactarnos” de la Política de Privacidad de The Ford Foundation. Al proporcionar voluntariamente sus datos personales durante el proceso de postulación laboral, usted consiente el tratamiento de sus datos personales de conformidad con el presente aviso. Cualquier modificación a este aviso le será comunicada oportunamente. Para más información respecto del tratamiento de sus datos personales, usted puede consultar la Política de Privacidad de The Ford Foundation.
WORKING AT FORD
Commitment to creating a culture where everyone feels respected
A hybrid working model and flexible work arrangement policies offer colleagues the opportunity to engage in meaningful ways and the space to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Professional development and ample opportunities to build your expertise and expand your network
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Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. The Ford Foundation does not discriminate against formerly incarcerated individuals.
