Managing Director

Job Title: Managing Director, Asia Pacific Hub
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contract duration: 2-year fixed-term and renewable contract
Reporting to: Executive Director
Travel: The position will require 40% travel

DRS is looking, on behalf of our client, for an INGO, Managing Director responsible for smooth, effective and efficient operations in Asia Pacific. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director is accountable for delivering on strategic objectives and regional program activities. The Managing Director has a dotted-line internal reporting line to the Regional Director, the selected hosting organisation, which has fiduciary oversight for the Hub and acts as Employer and provides administrative support for the successful functioning of the Hub.

MAJOR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Planning and Management

• Provide strategic direction to the region’s partnership for advancing family planning policies, programs and financing.
• Ensure regional program is in line with regional needs and gaps in family planning, harnessing the uniqueness of the region to cultivate program excellence
• Oversee and actively cultivate coordination among regional and country partners to meet commitments and fulfil 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
• Manage the budget and work plan for the Regional Hub, working closely with the hub host organization and Executive Director and ensuring that both align with all policies and requirements of the hub host organization and have approval by Executive Director.
• Keep up to date on new trends in the Family Planning field and develop partnerships for advocacy and accountability work, helping identify gaps in regional networking or the potential to develop new approaches wherever possible.
• Oversee and ensure the smooth flow of information for the region, including meeting deadlines and ensuring the correct internal procedures are followed.

2. External Relations/Stakeholder Management

• Convene and organize regional meetings for commitment-making countries in the region and ensure proper follow-up and deliverables are met.
• Oversee the tracking and reporting of commitments of regional partners and the members of the Champions Group.
• Serve as regional spokesperson and representative for the organization and highlight its work.
• Build and manage constructive relationships with key partners, including the core convening organizations and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in developing and implementing the partnership’s global communications, branding, advocacy and accountability strategy.
• Work with partners and respond to gaps and challenges identified by countries for progress.
• Manage the coordination and cultivate internal working relationships with key contacts within the regional host organisation/fiduciary agency to provide appropriate programmatic, operational, and financial support.
• Handle special projects as required to advance partnership objectives.
• Intentionally and proactively contribute to building a more equitable and inclusive partnership that reflects and advances a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

3. Resource Mobilisation

• Continually mapping opportunities for the organization to engage with strategic investors for Family Planning in the region.
• Development liaison for funders interested in investing in Family Planning in the region, particularly those from the donor engagement group.
• Identify opportunities for business development according to the set strategy for the region and the technical areas in the region.
• Serve as regional spokesperson and representative for the organization.

4. Financial Management and Administration

• Working with the Business Development team, overseeing regional fundraising and partnership development, i.e. stewarding donors, developing proposals, and managing reporting.
• In coordination with the hub host organization’s finance and administration team: monitor expenditures against the Hub’s annual budget; and manage contracts with external resources and service providers.
• Provide monitoring and evaluation support and tracking of relevant fiscal data towards country commitments.

5. Staff Management

• Leadership and day-to-day operations management at the Regional Hub; oversee internal systems and operations with an eye toward future needs and budget realities.
• Manage, monitor and evaluate the performance and workflow of employees.
• In coordination with the hub host organization’s administration and human resources teams, recruit, hire and manage staff and consultants for the region.
• Ensure that staff and contractors reflect the diversity of people the partnership is committed to serving.
• Facilitate a supportive working environment in which every staff member’s talent, potential, and skills are maximized.

Qualifications and competencies:

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, International Development, Business Administration, Economics or related field, or equivalent standard of education.

Proven Abilities

• Entrepreneurial individuals with exceptional staff and office management experience and at least 10 years professional senior experience.
• Significant exposure to international development, global health and preferably in family planning/sexual and reproductive health.
• Proven track record in managing large projects and experience in budget planning and oversight.
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder partnerships, including donors, bilateral partners, multi-lateral agencies, developing countries and civil society organizations.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Able to work effectively within the context of significant intra-regional travel.

Skills

• Ability to lead a regional team and develop effective working relationships with national and regional partners. The job holder will be expected to exercise considerable ingenuity and tact in applying guidelines to unique and different settings, as the work is highly complex and challenging.
• Ability to provide leadership for partnership design and strategic FP advocacy planning; apply this knowledge to advance regional commitments; strong skills in interpreting FP data and monitoring indicators for the Hub’s success.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to deal effectively and efficiently with high-level stakeholders professionally.
• Knowledge and field experiences in Family Planning/Reproductive Health and Women’s Health programs.
• Knowledge of adolescent and youth programs, especially girls’ health programs, is a plus.
• A credible advocate in various settings, including at the governmental level and with donors and staff.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and team working across the Regional Hubs and with other stakeholders.
• Sound organizational management skills to support operational plans that are monitored and evaluated regularly.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with advanced knowledge and proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.

Personal Competence

• Politically astute with a good understanding of the bigger picture, culturally sensitive, diplomatic and able to influence.
• Enthusiastic and motivated about the organization’s vision, mission and values.
• Commitment to community and civil society engagement, including the meaningful participation of marginalized communities.
• Rights-based and gender-sensitive perspective.