EngageMedia is
looking for a dynamic, highly-motivated professional to lead its Asia
team, programs, and organisation wide operations. EngageMedia's
activities in Southeast Asia span the region with particular focus on
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Myanmar.
The Regional
Director oversees EngageMedia's Asia programs, partnerships, fundraising
and grant management. The position also works across the entire
organisation to oversee finance, human resources and operations. The
Regional Director ensures that all EngageMedia work occurs at the
highest possible standard.
Position Aims
- Grow the organisation's regional activities and operational capacity to support them
- Sustain and develop relationships with Southeast Asia-based partners and funders
- Ensure the financial integrity of the organisation
- Ensure the effective implementation of the organisations' strategy and programs in Southeast Asia
- Ensure a productive and well managed working environment for staff
- Facilitate and lead Southeast Asia-based program design
Roles and Responsibilities
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Selection Criteria
- Minimum undergraduate university degree
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management position in a media or non-profit organisation
- Familiarity with working in virtual workplaces with decentralised teams
- Excellent communications skills including fluency in English and working proficiency in at least one Southeast Asian language
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing projects and programs
- Results oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
- Demonstrated experience in finance monitoring and reporting
- Familiarity with foundation funding models, grant writing and reporting
- Experience in working in the media and advocacy sectors
- Familiarity working with technology and an interest in its development
- Motivated and self-organised
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse beneficiaries and partners
- Leadership and team building skills - ability to draw people together and move them toward common goals
- Strong networks in the advocacy and non-profit sector in Southeast Asia
Start Date, Location and RemunerationThe
position starts as soon as possible. An initial 12 month, full time
contract will be offered. The position must be based in a major
Southeast Asia capital, or in the organisation's Yogyakarta office.
Presence in the Indonesia office is required at minimum on a quarterly
basis.
A competitive international NGO wage, attuned to cost of
living in the position's location, will be offered. A monthly
communications allowance and travel insurance is included.
How to ApplyIn writing:
- Describe your interest in the position and why you would want to work with EngageMedia; (Max 500 words)
- Respond concisely, but briefly, to each of the selection criteria;
- Append your CV and the names and contacts of two referees.
- Applications should be emailed to jobs@engagemedia.org. The deadline for submissions is April 6, 2015.
- All applications with be kept strictly confidential. Only short-listed applicants will be notified.
The
first round of interviews will be held via video conference between
April 8 – 10. Those successful in proceeding to the second round of
interviews may be requested to travel (at EngageMedia's expense) to
attend a face to face interview between April 13-15.
About EngageMediaEngageMedia
uses the power of video, the internet and free software technologies to
create social and environmental change. We harness old and new media to
assist movements challenge social injustice and environmental damage,
as well as to present solutions.
EngageMedia works with
independent filmmakers, video activists, technologists, campaigners and
social movements to generate wider audiences for their vital messages
and move people to action.
