Deputy Country Representative, Philippines

DEADLINE FOR APPLIATIONS IS 5:00 PM ON OCTOBER 22, 2014DEPUTY COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVEPhilippines

The Asia Foundation is seeking a Deputy Country Representative for its office in Manila, Philippines. The Deputy Country Representative is a senior position, overseeing programs and operations funded by public and private donors. The Deputy Country Representative will be actively involved in all areas of the Foundation's operations, including financial, administrative, and personnel management, as well as help to oversee program development in the Foundation's core areas of assistance: Local Governance, Law & Human Rights, Conflict Management, Economic Reform, Persons with Disabilities, Electoral Reform, Education Policy, and Disaster Risk Reduction. The Deputy Country Representative also assists the Country Representative and the Senior Deputy Country Representative in representing The Asia Foundation with the Philippines government, public sector institutions, civil society partners, donors, diplomatic missions, and media. The Deputy is sometimes called on to support Program Directors in program design, monitoring, implementation, and reporting.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Skills

• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible professional experience, or the equivalent, in managing large international development programs and staff in Asia with private, public, bi-lateral or multi-lateral development institutions and/or non-profit organizations
• Experience in human resource management, financial management and budget control, and strategic planning
• Demonstrated management, team building, and supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong proposal and report writing ability
• Proven fundraising ability
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Living and working experience in Asia
• Preferred: Language proficiency in a Philippine language.

Education and Technical Expertise

• Graduate degree in relevant field

• Technical expertise in one of the Foundation's core areas of assistance, as listed above

Applications should be submitted by visiting our website: www.asiafoundation.org and selecting "Employment Opportunities." The application deadline is October 22, 2014.  The Foundation offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please.