THE FORD FOUNDATION

CAIRO OFFICE

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Officer

Governance, International Relations and Civil
Society

Peace and Social Justice Program

Middle East and North Africa

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Program Officer will design, implement, monitor and evaluate a portfolio of initiatives and grants addressing
issues of governance, international relations and civil society in the Middle East and North Africa region. S/he will be expected to evaluate current strategies against the changing context and identify new priorities for the future in close consultation with a broad range of scholars, academics, government officials, activists and civil society representatives.

The program currently supports:

§ promotion of public debate and quality
research on governance and civil society around
such key issues as the role of the state,
participatory processes in governance and the
culture of responsible and active citizenship;

§ inclusion of diverse voices and alternative
approaches to democratic reform;

§ contribution from the region to global
debates on security and global governance;

§ independent policy research institutions
and networks; and

§ initiatives that promote democratic
processes in peace-building, conflict resolution
and reconstruction, including support for joint
and complementary Israeli and Palestinian peace
building activities.

The portfolio emphasizes regional and sub-regional
cooperation, with a special focus on Egypt
and Palestine.

The Program Officer is expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with existing and potential grantees, and with leaders in
governments, research institutions and civil society; identify potential grantees, both non-governmental and governmental; solicit, review and respond to proposals; recommend and monitor grants and evaluate lines of programming; and offer support and guidance as needed to actual and
potential grantees. The Program Officer will contribute to defining the Cairo office’s overall strategic direction for the region, seek opportunities to cooperate programmatically with other Cairo-based portfolios, collaborate with colleagues in other Foundation offices to support
regional and global networks and initiatives, and play a leadership role in the Governance and Civil Society Program’s global ‘community of practice.’
QUALIFICATIONS: Senior and substantive experience in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly the Mashreq region. Appropriate educational background, including an advanced degree in the social sciences, public policy or law.

Significant professional experience working with a range of civil society actors. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to
conceptualize program ideas and strategies. Demonstrated analytical, writing and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to
work with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Ability to work in Arabic and English.

Location: Cairo, Egypt Target Date: Early 2007

Salary is based on experience and on the Foundation’s commitment to
internal equity. A generous benefits package is provided.

To apply for the position, visit www.fordfound.org/employment or send full
l application materials (consisting of substantive cover letter, c.v., and =
a 5-20 page sole-authored writing sample in English) to Ms. S. Ashton at 32=E. 43rd St., New York, NY 10017, USA, by October 6, 2006.

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.

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Arabic Language Program Director

Ohio State University-Columbus

Description

The Ohio State University, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (NELC), invites applications for the Director of the Arabic Language Program, with expertise in Arabic language instruction, acquisition and teaching methodology. The position is open at any rank; assistant, associate, or full professor, but preference will be given to an experienced associate professor. The successful applicant will be expected to train and supervise graduate students in teaching elementary and intermediate Arabic; prepare proficiency-based teaching and testing materials and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise doctoral candidates. Candidates must be engaged in an active program of research and publication. Requirements include native or near native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic; PhD in hand by September 2007, when the position begins; and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research.

Please send a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests, CV, research writing sample, and names and complete contact information for three referees to Professor Daniel Frank, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of NELC, The Ohio State University, 300 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1340.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2006 (with a view to preliminary interviews at MESA).

The Ohio State University is an EEO/AA. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Location

Columbus, OH

Country

United States

Salary

negotiable

Categories

FACULTY JOBS , Humanities , Languages

Reply To

Professor Daniel Frank
Search Committee Chair
Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Ohio State University
300 Hagerty Hall
1775 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210
United States

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Assistant Professor, Arabic Language and Literature

Hofstra University

Description

The Department of Comparative Literature and Languages at Hofstra
University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of modern Arabic Language and literature, starting September 2007. The
successful applicant will be expected to teach all levels of the Arabic
language, and literature classes both in translation and in the original.

Native or near-native fluency required; prior language teaching experience, interest in developing the Arabic program and a strong comparative approach to literature are desirable. All requirements for the PhD must be completed by September 2007.

Please, send letter of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation (sent directly by the recommenders or by a placement service) to Professor Ilaria Marchesi, Chair of the Search Committee, 322 Calkins Hall, 107 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549. Interviews will be held at the MESA annual meeting in Boston (18-21 November 2006) and at the MLA annual meeting in Philadelphia (27-30 December 2006). Application deadline: November 1, 2006.

Location

Hempstead, NY

Country

United States

Employment Type

Full Time

Categories

FACULTY JOBS , Humanities , Languages

Reply To

Professor Ilaria Marchesi
Chair
Department of Comparative Literature and Languages
Hofstra University
322 Calkins Hall
107 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
United States
projob@hofstra.edu