Deputy Regional Director (Programmes) Asia

Deputy Regional Director (Programmes) Asia Based in Regional Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.

Who are we? Be part of a dynamic new region – we have recently brought together our South and East Asia regions to form a single new region Oxfam GB Asia, with its Regional Centre in Bangkok. Oxfam GB is a leading aid, development, and campaigning charity with a worldwide reputation for excellence and over 60 years of experience. Our purpose is to work with others to overcome suffering and find lasting solutions to poverty.

Be forward looking - Help develop strong leadership and management in the new region We are looking for an exceptional leader to be Deputy Regional Director (Programmes), responsible for strategic development of quality programming across the region, including oversight of our engagement with the private sector and ensuring gender equity across the region. You’ll help define our long-term vision for the region.

You will need to be a great manager as you support, coach and mange the Country Directors for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. You will also be an effective communicator representing Oxfam at regional and international levels. Building on current Oxfam GB success, you’ll be part of the new senior management team, which is committed to strong leadership and cutting edge programming with women’s rights at the heart of all we do, developing our staff team to shape the future of Oxfam GB in Asia.

The requirements To meet the challenge, you’ll need high-level leadership experience in a similarly complex and dispersed organisation. Solid financial and people management skills are clearly essential as is a wide range of programme development and implementation experience at senior levels. Experience of working in South Asia is essential, with direct experience of Pakistan and Afghanistan desirable.

How to apply? If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobsusing the job REF INT4636. The closing date: Thursday 7th July 2011. First round Telephone interviews will be conducted w/c 18th July. Second round interviews are scheduled for w/c 1st August. Only short listed will be contacted.