ThaiNGO

The East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI), a US not-for-profit dedicated to promoting justice, strengthening civil society, and fostering economic development around the world, seeks a candidate for Chief of Party for an anticipated 4 year $14 million USAID/Asia funded program. The purpose of the program is to provide services to improve meaningful engagement among targeted stakeholders to reduce drivers of latent and violent conflict in Thailand.

EWMI is seeking a CoP who will oversee the implementation of project and provide technical oversight for the activity. The primary responsibilities of the CoP will include but not be limited to:

• Management, oversight, and reporting or implementation of, progress on, and quality of performance related to sub-awards and technical assistance
• Management of the relationship with USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA)
• Supervision of the field presence including operations, administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting
• Overseeing all programmatic and strategic aspects of the activity
• Hiring staff, coordinating with the Thai government, and making sure the activity complies with applicable laws.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in a senior management position in a program of similar magnitude, preferably in the area of governance and conflict mitigation in Thailand or a country with a similar context.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including government representatives, non-profit associations, donors, media, academic and research institutes, and other legal associations
• Expert knowledge and understanding of issues related to governance in Thailand and the technical aspects of governance project design and implementation
• Experience mentoring local staff and local organizations and transferring skills and knowledge
• Proven success and exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of similar donor-supported programs
• Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Thai and/or other languages spoken in Thailand would be an asset.
• Experience working with civil society and governments
• Previous USAID Chief of Party experience preferred. 

HOW TO APPLY

EWMI is a not-for-profit organization that offers competitive salaries and benefits packages and consulting positions. Interested candidates should submit their CVs to EWMI by email to jfusfeld@ewmi.org as soon as possible but no later than April 8, 2018. Please refer to the job title in the subject heading. Only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please. EWMI is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.