Regional Business Development Manager

Closing date: 13th of July 2022 @23:59 GMT

Location: The location is flexible within any Asian country where Oxfam has presence and can establish employment contract

Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract

One Oxfam Grade: B2

Salary and benefits: in line with Oxfam values and according to location

Flexible working: We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of working arrangements that might work for you

might work for you.

Regional Platform- Asia: The Asia regional platform contributes to and implements Oxfam’s Global Objectives and Strategy and leads the implementation of Oxfam in Asia Strategic Framework, by providing vision and strategic direction to all of Oxfam’s work in Asia. This includes Oxfam’s humanitarian responses and the localization of humanitarian leadership, long term development programming and influencing work. Responsible and accountable for the strategic direction and effective management of the programming in Asia, effective management of financial and human resources in line with Oxfam policy and provide high-level support and representation for advocacy, fundraising and any other representational purposes in support Oxfam’s work and interest while ensuring gender justice and feminist principles are adopted.

The Role

Oxfam International Asia Regional Platform is looking for a Regional Business Development Manager – Asia who leads on new business development in support of all countries and regional programs in Asia; creating, identifying and accessing new funding opportunities; maintaining a consistent standard of donor relations and ensuring high-quality proposal development across variable country contexts. They will actively seek to grow income for Oxfam through regional funding opportunities and consortium partnerships. They will also be at the forefront of exploring the emerging Asian institutional funding market.

The Regional Business Development Manager Asia will support the Asia Regional Platform and the Asia Leadership Team in providing strategic leadership on resource mobilization across all countries in the region.

Who we’re looking for

Regional Business Development Manager Asia with Demonstrated experience and success in engaging with bilateral and multilateral donors in Asia for an International Non-Government Organisation and University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, or International Development or other relevant experience. S/he should possess successful track record in developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies, extensive experience in developing program proposals, strong networking, representational, coordination of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and high level negotiation skills with capacity building experience and skills in relation to program funding or related field.

What we offer

This role will give you an opportunity to lead Business Development in Asia Regional Platform and work closely with Asia Leadership Team in providing strategic leadership on resource mobilization across all countries in the region.At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

Oxfam is committed to providing a fair compensation package and to providing a flexible, supportive, working environment

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 21 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion and representation within our organization. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group [including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins], religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.