Regional Coordinator, Asia Pacific (m/f/d)

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE 

Based in the Global Movement and reporting to the Head of Global Movement, the Regional Coordinator, Asia Pacific (m/f/d/)  will:

• Stay abreast of the political situation and anti-corruption developments in the region to respond to requests from internal and external stakeholders, and act as focal point for the assigned portfolio of countries
• Promote and support all aspects of governance, capacity development, citizen engagement, knowledge exchange and joint initiatives in the assigned Chapters, including both the overseeing and management of regional projects and/or programmes and National Chapter’s own initiatives in these areas
• Build relationships and form alliances with external counterparts, communities of practice and stakeholders
• Coordinate the work and information flow between relevant teams of the TI Secretariat and respective National Chapters in the Asia region (e.g. in accreditation processes and campaigns)
• Work closely with Project Managers, Advocacy Leads and Regional Advisors to build and sustain National Chapters’ ownership of and participation in projects and activities in which they engage with the purpose of maximizing impact
• Coordinate the organisation of institutional meetings and events incl. preparing documentation before and after events
• Support the National Chapters’ national level advocacy work, the design and implementation of regional strategies (Asia) and the mainstreaming of the Movement global strategy in the region
• Identify, assess and develop potential new TI Chapters and partners (if required)
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the Global Movement Team providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary 

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:

• University degree or professional qualification in social science, public policy or administration, journalism, international law, management, economics or another relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience with an International NGO or International Organisation with in-depth knowledge and experience in the Asia region, working on issues of good governance, public sector reforms, social development, international development, institutional capacity development and/or related issues
• First-hand knowledge and understanding of the Asia political context, historical, cultural and social processes and the role of relevant forums, with direct work experience of East and Southeast Asia a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of, or considerable interest in, the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption and ability to represent the organisation to external stakeholders; advanced skills in policy and political analysis
• Demonstrated track record of facilitative, collaborative relationship management with partners to drive a culture of collaboration and mutual ownership, along with a natural ability to network and build successful and lasting relationships
• Experience in capacity development, fundraising, and network coordination advantage
• Knowledge of project management, including financial management and monitoring and evaluation, an advantage
• Demonstrated past engagement in processes that resulted in, or contributed to, positive changes in local organisations an advantage
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and deliver to tight deadlines, including ability to work under pressure with multiple and shifting priorities
• Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to engage multi-stakeholders, make use of prior contacts and networks, stimulate and shape partnerships, networks and coalitions
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team, combined with a good sense of when to seek counsel
• Highly developed team work and intercultural communication skills, particularly at distance communication
• Pragmatic, flexible approach in response to challenges, and readiness to offer practical support
• Professional language proficiency in English required; additional relevant languages an asset
• High level of intercultural competence, diplomacy and political sensitivity
• Commitment to the values and principles of Transparency International
• Willingness to travel