Regional Program Manager (Asia/Pacific Region)
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a Regional Programs Manager (RPM) to orchestrate and manage HFHI’s relationship with the National Organizations (NO’s) within the Asia/Pacific (AP) region. The RPM is expected to influence and advise national governing body members and staff and to coordinate program support available through HFHI. The RPM will be based at our AP Area Office (AO) in Bangkok, Thailand and report to the Director of Regional Programs (DRP).
Candidates should express their interest via: http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=52558
DUTIES/AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Program Support and Coordination
1. Coordinates HFHI support of National Organizations (NOs) by international staff, officers and program specialists. Coordination includes developing and directing specific program interventions and activities by HFHI program support staff and following-up to see that the best use of expertise and time has been made.
2. Encourages members of National governing bodies and staff to implement Habitat program initiatives and innovations and to take advantage of HFHI support for: Church Relations, Youth Programs, Appropriate Construction Technology, Finance, Global Village, Program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Training.
Governance
1. Provides NO board development support, including strategic planning, organizational development, and other fiduciary and program oversight responsibilities.
2. Monitors NO compliance with HFHI policies and agreements. Policies include those affecting best practices in governance and HFHI Standards of Excellence and NO requirements. Agreements include the Covenant, NO Agreement and annual Memorandum of Understanding.
3. In the event of non-compliance, the RPM works with the National Board of Directors or other governing body to develop remedial plans, monitors implementation and recommends disaffiliation if the remedial plans are not successful.
Funding
1. Monitors HFHI’s transfer budget for NOs
2. Reviews all grant applications directed to HFHI’s Area Office
3. Approves proposals which meet current policy standards for amounts not exceeding limits set in HFHI grant approval guidelines; recommends proposals for higher amounts to the DPM.
Resource Development
1. Assists members of National governing bodies and staff in the development of resource development plans – advising on plans, recommending partnerships, encouraging the development of grant proposals, placing skills, and recommending strategies that will assist NOs to move toward sustainability.
2. Actively develops partnership and resource development opportunities, and manages HFHI’s donor relations with regional partner organizations – corporations, churches, INOGOs, bi-lateral and multi-lateral aid agencies and supra-national organizations – to source financial and other support for Habitat programs.
3. Draws on the support of the Director-Resource Development and other HFHI specialists as required.
Staff Development
1. Supports and evaluates HFHI direct reports and works with NO staff to assist the organization in selecting and training staff who can contribute to the organization objectives.
Report Management
1. Works with Area Office finance and administration staff and HFH’s Finance Consultants to monitor compliance with HFHI’s reporting requirements.
Required Skills
1. 7+ years of international experience
2. 5+ years of management experience with HFHI or other INGOs
3. Bachelor’s degree in related field such as International Development, International Relations, or Social Work required
4. Master’s degree added bonus
5. Fluency in written and spoken English required
6. Local language skill preferred
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills
8. Advanced skills in the use of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office programs and the internet
9. Cross-cultural management skills
10. Familiarity with construction technology preferred
11. Experience working on or with boards of non-profit organizations
12. Experience in partnership or resource development work with foundations or aid agencies
Candidates should express their interest via: http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=52558
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.
Habitat for Humanity, sometimes referred to as “Habitat”, began working in the Asia-Pacific region in 1983 with a pilot program in Khammam, India. Since then, Habitat has built and rehabilitated tens of thousands of homes. Every year thousands of other families are helped with repairs, and financial and technical assistance. In addition, tens of thousands of families have benefited from Habitat programs to help victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami and other natural disasters.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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