VICE PRESIDENT – ASIA PROGRAMS : Washington, DC
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Based in Washington, DC; the Vice President will develop and administer Internews’ media development programs in Asia and its global environmental programs. The Vice President will provide the strategic vision and technical leadership for Internews’ program development in Asia and be responsible for improving Internews’ competitiveness and maintaining excellence in implementation. The VP for Asia supervises the senior program managers of Internews in the portfolio– the Regional Directors (RDs), Regional Managers (RMs) and Country Directors (CDs), who in turn are responsible for the overall planning, program management, development, communications and oversight of finance and administrative functions of Internews’ work in their countries, the VP also supervises the Global Director for Environmental programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:
Strategic Vision for Asia/Environmental Programs:
• Develop and maintain a keen understanding of the challenges and issues facing effective media, digital platforms development and communications in the Asia region as well as how those trends compare to developments globally. Cultivate relationships with international partners in this field.
• On an annual basis, prepare an annual work plans for the Asia/Environment portfolio, with an eye towards advancing Internews’ overall mission and supporting growth. The work plan will be developed in collaboration with key Asia and Environment team leads and in support of the overall organizational strategic plan.
• Make recommendations to the SVP for Programs, the officers of Internews and/or the Internews Board regarding major policy decisions necessary for the effective implementation of programs in the Asia and Environment portfolio.
Program Management:
• Work closely with RDs, GDs, RMs and CDs to ensure all projects produce timely and high-quality programmatic reports for funders.
• Cultivate a senior program manager’s team in the region that is able to share information, lessons learned and approaches between regions and programs globally. Ensure the senior program team meets on a regular basis, and communicates with the rest of the company on their work, priorities and challenges.
• Supervise the Global Environment Program including liaising with all other regional management units at Internews.
• Lead vital two way communications, regarding field program needs, concerns, and ideas to and from administration, finance, and human resources departments.
Finance and Administration:
• Work closely with RDs, GDs, RMs and CDs to ensure all regional and global projects are meeting their goals and targets.
• Supports the PMU Business manager to ensure that projects across the portfolio are compliant with overall finance and administrative policies of Internews.
• Oversees financial projections and planning for the PMU, with reporting to senior management on a monthly basis.
• Work closely with the COO, the VP for Administration and the VP for Finance, to develop the most effective and efficient policies to improve internal and donor compliance into program management.
• Manage and serve as budget supervisory authority over the Department budget, which is designed to provide senior management and development support.
Communications, Public Relations and Policy Advocacy:
• Serve as one of the senior spokespersons for Internews Asia/Environment programs, including communication with the public and news media on program activities and accomplishments, as well as public relations.
• Work closely with the communications and outreach teams to inform US and international audiences of major program activities in the Asia/Enviroment portfolio.
• Represent Internews at conferences and public events concerning media in the region.
• Seek opportunities to advocate for policy reform or international attention on challenges facing media.
Development and Refunding:
• Evaluate trends in USG/USAID policy and strategy for the region and global program; devise funding strategies that respond to these trends and communicate these strategies both to the regional program management teams, as well as to senior Internews management and the Board.
• Working with the development team, cultivate private funder relationships for programs in the Asia/environment portfolio.
• Guide RDs/RMs & Country Directors in program re-funding strategies, including responses to competitive bids and unsolicited proposals. Prioritize support from the PDU for program funding opportunities.
• Lead the proposal development process within the PMU.
• Monitor the planning and preparation of major competitive bids in the region/global program.
• Advocate for priority programmatic investments with senior management.
• Maintain productive relationships with funders in relation to regional and global strategies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The VP for Asia supervises all senior program managers within the Asia region as well as DC Asia support staff, including Regional Directors and the Environmental Programs Director. The VP for Asia is responsible for overall coordination of activities between Internews Asia field and partner-offices, headquarters in Arcata, California and support offices in Washington DC. The VP carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 5 years experience of management in international non-profit organizations, at least 10 years relevant industry and non-profit experience;
• Media (management, online, broadcast or production)background and/or experience with i innovative digital communication platforms strongly preferred;
• Experience living and working in the Asia region
• Extensive experience with international development grants management, and donor relations. Experience working with the U.S. Agency for International Development and other USG agencies a major plus;
• Experience in non-profit business development; researching development and funding opportunities, leading proposal teams. Proposal development experience..
• Track record of planning, goal setting, and achieving major results to deadlines. Proven capabilities in monitoring and evaluation processes for development programs preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an international team in a flexible, dynamic environment across multiple time zones
• Fluent English essential for this role, additional Asian languages strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate in international and local contexts;
• Excellent communication skills: speaking, presenting, writing, and listening;
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively;
• Analytical and problem-solving ability;
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member;
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments to deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout South East, East and South Asia, as well as other locations overseas and domestic US.
• Significant experience living and working in the Asia region strongly preferred
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