Asia Program Manager

Action on Poverty

Asia Program Manager

Action on Poverty (AOP) is a secular, not-for-profit non-government organisation (NGO), founded in Australia in 1968 and incorporated in the state of NSW in 1983. AOP supports Programs in Africa, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Working in partnership with others is a key feature of our work. We focus on strengthening and empowering local NGOs civil society groups in developing countries so that they can better meet their own aspirations.

At present, AOP has funded programs in Bangladesh, Cambodia and Vietnam. These programs are largely funded by contributions made from the Australian public and from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

AOP is seeking qualified candidates for a vacant position of Asia Program Manager, based in Vietnam Country Office in Hanoi to replace a staff who will be on maternity leave for 12 months, commencing November 2019. The purpose of this role is to provide overall support, direction, management, and coordination of AOP South East Asia Program Portfolio, in collaboration with the Sydney-based International Program Director and the Vietnam Country Director, with inputs from other regional program staff from in-country partner organisations and departments.

Position: Asia Program Manager

Contract type: Full-time, 12-month maternity leave contract

Work location: Hanoi, Vietnam with frequent travels to Asian countries

Reports to: International Program Director

Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Effective management of the Asia Program Portfolio (50%)

  • Provide program guidance and support to Vietnam Office and other partner organisations in Asia;
  • Identify, design, implement, monitor and evaluate programs and projects; undertake monitoring visits;
  • Develop and manage project budgets, financial progress and reporting;
  • Maintain project files and coordinate to produce project reports;
  • Assist partners in understanding and complying with AOP processes and systems;
  • Address arising issues and make recommendations to the strategy and allocations of human and financial resources;
  • Act as a Gender Advisor and focal point;
  • Participate in networking, information sharing, capacity building activities and relevant learning initiatives.

2. Revenue Development and Resource Mobilisation (25%)

  • Lead the design and implementation of regional resource mobilisation strategies;
  • Contribute to the development of sustainable fundraising strategies;
  • Identify and review new funding opportunities and contribute to the development of proposals;
  • Grants and key donors acquisition.

3. Communication and Engagement (10%)

  • Provide input for Annual Report; assist in updating the Asia components of AOP website and social media spaces;
  • Support International Program Director in maintaining and developing key relationships with stakeholders;
  • Work with Communications team to organise Asia Program focused learning events in Australia, and scope out potential new partners under the Action on Poverty Partnership Program;
  • Support the Asia Program Portfolio to recruit volunteers and interns when required.

4. Strategy, Policy and System Development (15%)

  • Lead the Asia Program Portfolio strategy development and implementation;
  • Participate in the development of AOP Development Effectiveness System;
  • Support organisational policy development;
  • Participate in strategic planning and staff meetings; Represent AOP at professional forums, meetings and conferences;
  • Comply with AOP systems, procedures and operating philosophy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in social science, international development, development studies, community development, or a related field;
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience in the development sector with similar role(s);
  • Experience in developing strategies that enhance program quality, and demonstrated experience in program and financial management, including budget preparation, monitoring and evaluation, learning and report writing;
  • Outstanding program/project design and program cycle management and coordination skills;
  • Demonstrated experience in managing priorities and working in a donor-funded environment, preparing donor reports and grant applications to deadlines;
  • Demonstrated experience working with gender mainstreaming and women empowerment projects;
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills in English;
  • Demonstrated ability to work in diverse circumstances in a culturally appropriate manner;
  • Ability to travel within Asia/interstate as required.

Desirable

  • Master’s Degree in relevant discipline will be highly regarded;
  • Experience working with institutional donors, particularly DFAT;
  • Demonstrable knowledge of international development issues, the Australian NGO context, DFAT policy and the ACFID Code of Conduct;
  • Experience working in a technical sector (i.e. health, economic empowerment, education, water and sanitation, or social accountability and governance) will be highly regarded;
  • Experience working in Asia, Vietnam and Cambodia in particular.

For more information, please see the attached job description.

How to apply:

Please email your CV and cover letter in English with the subject line of: “APM Application – Your name” by 11th November 2019 to [email protected]

Candidate reviews will commence immediately upon publication of this announcement and will continue until suitable candidate has been identified. While we appreciate all responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AOP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. All employees, volunteers and interns are required to comply with AOP Policies. In line with AOP’s Child Protection Policy, the successful candidate will be required to provide referee details and undertake a police check.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
AOP
Vị trí: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Mon, 2019-11-11