Deputy Country Representative, Vietnam

**DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5:00 PM ON JULY 11, 2014**     DEPUTY COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE Vietnam

The Asia Foundation is seeking a Deputy Country Representative to work in its Hanoi, Vietnam office.  Under the direction of the Country Representative provides leadership support and is responsible for assisting the Country Representative in managing the Foundation’s work in Vietnam, including security, administration, fiscal and grant management; the direction, supervision and evaluation of employees, and the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities as assigned. The Deputy Country Representative also assists the Country Representative in representing The Asia Foundation with host government, donors, partner agencies, 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 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.

Education

A minimum of a Graduate degree in a relevant field.

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, plus expertise in one or more of the following fields: governance and law, climate change and disaster risk management, gender and social development, and environmental management.

Preferred

Living and working experience in Asia. Language proficiency in Vietnamese.

To Apply

The Asia Foundation offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. To apply please submit your application directly by visiting our website atwww.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 July 11, 2014.

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. For information on The Asia Foundation, please visit our website:www.asiafoundation.org. No phone calls please.