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JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Regional Program Manager              

UNIT: Thailand, Lao PDR, or Cambodia

REPORTS TO: WPS Advisor                                    

SUPERVISES: MERL Specialist; Program Assistant; Program Managers (double reporting line with country office management)

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region is focused on governance, women’s empowerment and gender equality, inclusive economic growth, environment and climate action, and regional and international relations.

Supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), The Asia Foundation is implementing a NZ$15,000,000 regional Activity titled AMPLIFY: Amplifying Women’s Peace Actions in ASEAN. The goal of AMPLIFY is to mitigate the disproportionate impacts of conflict and insecurity on women in ASEAN, and to strengthen peace actions through women’s participation and receipt of benefits. AMPLIFY’s team supports regional interventions in ASEAN, with country-level program components in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.  

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Asia Foundation seeks qualified, talented applicants for a Regional Program Manager position for AMPLIFY. Reporting to the Women, Peace and Security and GESI Advisor, the individual will oversee the management and day-to-day project operations of a regional 5-year project designed to mitigate the disproportionate impacts of conflict and insecurity on women in ASEAN, and to strengthen peace actions through women’s participation and receipt of benefits. The successful candidate will be a national of either Thailand, Lao PDR, or Cambodia.

AMPLIFY will build knowledge on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and cross-border security issues at the regional level, and will support initiatives of ASEAN actors to advance the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on WPS. At the country level, AMPLIFY will work in partnership with national actors in Lao PDR and Cambodia to support women’s participation and leadership in peace initiatives at the local level and with civil society organizations. The program will also support the advancement of national WPS policies and frameworks in Lao PDR and Cambodia. AMPLIFY will explore opportunities to support women from Myanmar to participate in - and benefit from - peace initiatives. 

The Regional Program Manager will work closely with the WPS Advisor, MERL Specialist and other team members spread across country offices. This position can be based in The Asia Foundation’s office in Thailand, Lao PDR, or Cambodia, depending on the successful candidate’s nationality.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  

This position provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of the AMPLIFY program.

Program management

• Oversee timely and high-quality delivery of AMPLIFY’s workplan and program deliverables;
• Be responsible for quality control of the technical aspects of performance, procurement, personnel, reporting, and other management-related requirements;  
• Working together with the WPS Advisor, provide technical guidance for program activities on WPS, including conceptualizing, designing, implementing and monitoring innovative, cutting-edge programming activities;  
• Supervise a team of professionals and experts across technical and functional areas. 
• Coordinate donor reports, overseeing inputs from the MERL Specialist and country teams.
• Conduct field visits in ASEAN countries. 

Stakeholder engagement

• Build and manage relationships with external partners, including civil society organizations, academia and development partners;
• Facilitate meeting and consulting regularly with the donor regarding the program’s performance and direction through coordinating AMPLIFY’s Technical and Advisory Committees;  
• Provide coaching and assistance to country offices/partners/grantees as they implement program activities;  

Financial management and operations oversight

• Oversee project budgeting and financial management;  
• Oversee financial project reports, coordinating inputs from finance support staff and country teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in International Development, Gender Studies, Law, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years of experience related to international development program management.
• Proven experience in the delivery of development programs and/or activities related to women’s empowerment, peacebuilding and/or conflict prevention is preferred.
• Experience with multi-country/cultural and multi-sectoral programs involving government agencies in Southeast Asia is a distinct advantage.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to take leadership in decision-making and strategic planning, and to work productively, independently, and with a remote team.
• Strong team-building, representational, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the ASEAN region.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter before the deadline of 8:00 am on Wednesday April 14, 2024 to country.laos.general@asiafoundation.org.(Only short-listed candidates will be notified).

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, with personal and professional development opportunities provided to all staff. The Foundation adheres to a strict code of ethics and has zero tolerance for sexual harassment and exploitation.