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Resident Country Director- Thailand/Malaysia Programs IRI

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Title: Resident Country Director- Thailand/Malaysia Programs
Location: Thailand
Date: October 27, 2011
Position Summary:
The Resident Country Director (RCD) is responsible for designing and implementing a strategy for IRI's programs in Thailand and Malaysia. S/he develops long-range and annual plans for the country program, identifies key players and partners in IRI programs, develops strategies covering a variety of programmatic areas, such as political party capacity-building and democratic governance programs. The RCD will be based in Bangkok, Thailand, and will implement programs for both Thailand and Malaysia.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the field office operations and supervise the in-country program and administrative staff, providing guidance, mentorship, delegation of responsibility, and adequate oversight of performance.
  • Maintain consistent and productive communication with the Washington, DC headquarters and local implementing partners.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with diplomatic, political, NGO, and funder communities.
  • Develop program ideas and strategies, and defend them internally and externally.
  • In collaboration with local and DC program staff, prepare grant proposal narratives and budgets for funding by a variety of US and non-US funding organizations.
  • Track program activities to ensure that all grant objectives are met and all program activities comply with IRI and funder regulations.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of IRI and partner organization activities, identifying successes and failures and recommending program adjustments accordingly.
  • Accurately track project expenses over time, ensuring that funds are spent appropriately and in accordance with IRI and USG regulations. Create budget analysis for purposes of projecting and overseeing expenses.
  • Work with DC program staff to negotiate and prepare contracts, sub-grants, and other project implementation documents
  • Prepare weekly, quarterly, final, and ad-hoc reports on IRI programs for internal and external consumption.
  • Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
Graduate degree in political science, international relations or related field. If no graduate degree, equivalent additional work experience desired.
Minimum Professional Requirements:
  • 5-7 years professional experience in democratic governance and politics, preferably working directly with political parties, legislative bodies, and/or civil society organizations/NGOs.
  • Working knowledge of the politics, economics, history and culture of the Asia region.
  • Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated management experience including ability to motivate and manage staff.
  • Demonstrated experience working with USG funded projects and familiarity with USG regulations and processes.
  • Demonstrated financial management experience in developing and administering program budgets.
  • Ability to prepare, present and negotiate complex and sensitive agreements and/or project proposals with bilateral/multi-lateral agencies and other donor communities.
  • Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor or technical consultant; sensitivity to working in advisory role with local organizations.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals to effectively meet program goals.
  • Willingness to travel within Thailand and Malaysia a significant amount throughout the year.
  • Willingness to live and work in a challenging environment.
Desired Requirements:
Demonstrated international experience and familiarity with international political systems and legislative bodies.
Working knowledge of political communities and culture and with multi-cultural groups.
Relevant language skills.
If interested, please apply through our online application system https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2002392 by entering your cover letter in the text resume box and uploading your resume in a word document format.

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