【亚洲基金会】招募【项目官员】

清流招聘

THE ASIA FOUNDATION

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Position Vacancy Announcement


Program Officer

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* {9 s6 K. \- S1 r1 L" Q1 O( @The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) in China supports programs focusing on legal development, environmental protection, governance, disaster management, community development, and women’s empowerment. Given China’s importance on the world stage, the Foundation also works to facilitate a more mature, stable, and normal China-U.S. bilateral relationship.


+ C! ~0 R8 `: LThe Asia Foundation is soliciting applications from resident Chinese nationals for the position of Program Officer, based in the Foundation’s Beijing office.
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Job Summary:

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The Program Officer will be responsible for the management of the Foundation’s program activities related to: community development, disaster management, charity sector development, and a range of other topics as identified and agreed upon.
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The Program Officer, Community Development Program will be responsible for developing, managing, and implementing Foundation’s program activities. The Program Officer will also explore new directions for programming in China.
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& |+ T4 c5 L5 Y9 z% O1 O: l& ~' QPrimary responsibilities:
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Program Development
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9 a9 f& ^- l: |- ^' E6 ~3 ~* ~3 x; {-          Research and identify key policy and social problems and issues and design new program ideas and activities as necessary in relevant areas.
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-          Participate in and/or lead fundraising and networking efforts with current and potential donors.
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5 Y. O, z( Q# C9 a-          Develop content for the Foundation’s website, blog, annual report, and other communications materials.

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-          Collaborate with other program staff to identify and address legal issues across program areas.


-          Design monitoring and evaluation plans as needed to assess the impact of programs.

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Program Management/Implementation/Evaluation


-          Design, conduct, and coordinate program activities (e.g., assessments, trainings, workshops, conferences, study tours), including providing substantive guidance to strengthen project implementation.
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  c+ {2 t/ Y7 F1 g-          Coordinate and supervise the work of consultants/experts on program activities.

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-          Review, provide feedback on, and ensure quality of all project deliverables (including coordination, review, editing, translation, and finalization of deliverables submitted by project partners/consultants).
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  J$ |! q) c0 q( J- @& Q2 A& X" Z7 ^-          Monitor and assess project progress and results, including through site visits and other method necessary for collection and analysis of performance data.

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-          Review and update work plan and monitoring and evaluation plan regularly.
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3 H& Y' W1 s( A. ~& v' D-          Develop and ensure timely submission/execution of project deliverables and documents, including but not limited to award agreements, contracts, subcontracts, letters of agreement, letters of contract, scopes of work, work plans, budgets, narrative performance reports, financial reports, and monitoring and evaluation reports.
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-          Manage, monitor, and revise project budgets in collaboration with finance/grants staff.

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Representation

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5 w, W% J3 u+ s8 x3 O-          Represent The Asia Foundation in meetings, workshops, and other events a requested.
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-          Network with grantees, donors, government agencies, universities, and research institutes.
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-          Contribute to fundraising and networking efforts with current and potential donors.


; S  r) T6 {$ w5 S-          Assist with translation and interpretation.


Other

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-          Other duties as assigned by the Country Representative and/or Deputy Country Representative as required by the position.

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+ S4 j, m" }+ k! sQualifications:

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" K/ l  @/ q) C2 [8 K0 C-          Minimum of Master’s degree in Law, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, or related social science field.
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-          Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in program management and development with an emphasis in social development or related field.

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" i5 j; r% k7 ~6 f, W4 u2 I-          Knowledge and understanding of the Chinese government system and NGO/community development issues in China. A background in civil society development would be an advantage.
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5 S1 c8 O( g. J4 J-          Proven program management skills, including the ability to develop and manage work plans and budgets.
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-          Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently.


, o2 M) K5 i& m# R; I-          Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

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  o% j6 y% `9 U# B-          Experience working for an international organization preferred.

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-          Experience with international fundraising preferred.
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-          Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English.

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-          Strong writing skills.
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, Z/ U5 ~3 J- _& X6 R-          Must be a team player as well as a self-starter.
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-          Willingness to travel (approximately 5 days per month).
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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, detailed resume and names of references, all in English, to jobs@asiafound.org or fax: (86-10) 6518-3869 with attention to Ms. Wang Hong. Application deadline: October 14, 2011. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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For additional information about The Asia Foundation, please visit our website at: www.asiafoundation.org