Mekong Partnership for the Environment Project
The Asia Foundation, a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia, is seeking qualified long-term advisors in the areas of sustainable transboundary natural resources, environmental governance, social and environmental safeguards, environmental policy, civil society capacity building, and development of multi-stakeholder platforms and networks to serve as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Technical advisor for Civil Society Capacity Building/Governance and Institutional Development, and Social and Environmental Assessment Specialist for an upcoming four-year project in in the Lower Mekong region.
Qualifications
The Asia Foundation, a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia, is seeking qualified long-term advisors in the areas of sustainable transboundary natural resources, environmental governance, social and environmental safeguards, environmental policy, civil society capacity building, and development of multi-stakeholder platforms and networks to serve as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Technical advisor for Civil Society Capacity Building/Governance and Institutional Development, and Social and Environmental Assessment Specialist for an upcoming four-year project in in the Lower Mekong region.
Qualifications
Deputy Chief of Party
- Minimum of eight years of relevant experience and an advanced degree in a relevant field
- Proven record of achieving development impacts in a similar context
- Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience with fiscal, budget, and administrative management of international development projects, US Government preferred.
- Practical experience establishing and administering international, donor-funded programs and monitoring compliance, particularly for regional projects
- Past experience ensuring compliance with agreement financial requirements including audit requirements, spending projections, variance analysis, and other financial specifications.
- Experience in managing teams, work plans, and budgets.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrated understanding of the Lower Mekong regional context
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English required.
Essential Skills All candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of value systems, traditions and social norms and practices of different cultures and religions. Excellent consulting skills will be required including: strong communication skills, both oral and written, consensus building, team facilitation, all with an emphasis on results and cultural sensitivity.
Desirable skills include but are not limited to: knowledge and experience in complex environmental programs, knowledge and/or experience of the legal, political, economic, administrative and socio-cultural context of programs in the Lower Mekong region; experience undertaking effective consultation with a wide range of national and international stakeholders; and familiarity with USAID program design principles and methods. Local language capability is desirable. Experience or knowledge of Lower Mekong region is strongly preferred.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume toconsultantssf@asiafound.org. Please indicate the position in the subject line. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is May 31, 2013.
Desirable skills include but are not limited to: knowledge and experience in complex environmental programs, knowledge and/or experience of the legal, political, economic, administrative and socio-cultural context of programs in the Lower Mekong region; experience undertaking effective consultation with a wide range of national and international stakeholders; and familiarity with USAID program design principles and methods. Local language capability is desirable. Experience or knowledge of Lower Mekong region is strongly preferred.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume toconsultantssf@asiafound.org. Please indicate the position in the subject line. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is May 31, 2013.
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