Job Title: Program Officer – Asia
Preferred Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Classification: Term
Department: Asia
Funding: Split
Exemption Status: Exempt
Supervisor: Regional Director – Asia
GENERAL FUNCTION
Under the supervision of the Regional Director, the Program Officer for Asia provides strategic support and oversight on a variety of department tasks, including project management, donor reporting, donor relations, proposal development and communications. The Program Officer is responsible for management level support for a variety of projects within the Asia program unit. Regular trips within Asia will be required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Provide strategic, operational and representational assistance to ensure that activities are meeting their goals and targets, recommending program adjustments when necessary to keep the project on track;
- Manage country program operations or parts of these programs as delegated by the Regional Director;
- Support the development and implementation of annual workplans for projects across Asia where required;
- In surge capacity, assist program units with short-term program tasks including reporting, budget development, and other tasks as needed;
- Carry out research in support of ongoing projects and new initiatives as requested;
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with local partner organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and program participants;
- Support country offices on proposal development, fundraising, and organizational development;
- Provide reporting on all aspects of grants management to donors as required;
- Work closely with country-based program teams and Regional Director to proof and edit quarterly reports and ensure they are submitted on a timely basis;
- Represent Internews at conferences and events when needed, with funders and with policy experts;
- Perform high-level grants and contracts support including reviewing RFA/Ps and tracking, monitoring, and analysis of all grants and contracts in line with operational program plans;
- Liaise with Internews administration and control staff in the US on contracts, subgrants, procurement and payments;
- Coordinate with other departments within Internews to ensure effective support for country office programs;
- Provide budget authority for grants, procurements and other payments;
- Track budget and activities for program unit as required;
- Build and sustain relationships with donors at the country and regional levels;
- Lead the design of project proposals in conjunction with country teams;
- Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 4 years programmatic experience in relevant non-profit organizations – experience in a non-profit media development organization a significant plus
- Advanced university degree required
- Technical knowledge and experience designing and implementing programs to address mis/disinformation desired.
- Knowledge of South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka) desired
- Advanced/ native-level English language speaking, reading, and writing skills; Fluency in an additional Asia regional language a significant plus
- Experience living or working in the South Asia desired
- Grant proposal writing experience, and proven text-editing proficiency
- Experience in developing or supporting programs
- Willingness to travel within the Asia-Pacific region
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
- Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening
- Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
- Proven analytical and problem-solving ability
- Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
- Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments
- Proficient in MS Office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for use of computer terminal and reading printed and electronic materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold and heat and regularly exposed to the risk of radiation from regular exposure to computer VDTs. Many cities where the duties of this job are performed have less than adequate heating and/or electric facilities, lack hot water, heat, and gas.
Work hours are moderately flexible, but generally Monday through Friday between 9 AM to 6 PM THA.
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The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position
