Deputy Country Representative

The Asia Foundation is seeking a Deputy Country Representative to work in its Dhaka, Bangladesh office.  Under the direction of the Country Representative, the Deputy Country Representative (DCR) provides leadership support and is responsible for assisting the Country Representative in managing the Foundation’s work in Bangladesh, with particular focus on designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities; and assisting with security, administration, fiscal management, and grant management. The Deputy Country Representative also assists in representing The Asia Foundation with host government agencies, donors, partner organizations, diplomatic missions, national and international institutions, and the media.

The position is on a 3-year contract which may be extended based on mutual agreement. As with all positions at The Asia Foundation employment is at "will."

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Minimum seven years of progressively responsible professional experience, or the equivalent, in international development or foreign affairs in Asia with private, public, bi-lateral or multi-lateral development institutions and/or non-profit organizations. Experience in proposal and report writing, financial and grants management and budget control, strategic planning, fundraising and managing international donor-funded projects. Background in one or more of the following fields: political science, law, social sciences, public policy, public administration, international relations, women’s education/development, economics, foreign affairs and Asian studies.

Education:

A minimum of a Master’s degree in law, policy studies, or one of the social sciences.

Skills:

Demonstrated management, team building and supervisory skills; strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven interpersonal and intercultural skills.

Preferred:

Living and working experience in Asia. Language proficiency in Bangla. Past experience in managing/overseeing parliamentary strengthening programs would be a plus.

TO APPLY

The Asia Foundation offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. To apply please submit your application directly by visiting our website at www.asiafoundation.org/about/employment/ and selecting "Regular Employment."

Please place your cover letter and resume in one document and submit it as an attachment. We will only consider applicants who apply online and provide a cover letter along with their resume. In addition, to be considered an applicant must submit their application prior to the deadline of 5:00 PM PST on March 14, 2014.

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V. No phone calls, please.