EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) is a regional network of current and former parliamentarians who use their unique positions to advance human rights and democracy in Southeast Asia. We seek to help create a region where people can express themselves without fear, live free from all forms of discrimination and violence, and where development takes place with human rights at the forefront. Our members use their mandate to advocate for human rights inside and outside of parliaments, regionally and globally. They work closely with civil society, conduct fact-finding missions, and publish recommendations and opinions on the most important issues affecting the region.

Our organization is seeking for an experienced, high integrity, and dedicated Executive Director who will be responsible for providing strategic vision and directions as well as overseeing the operational and programme implementation of the organization. The Executive Director will also be in charge with fundraising, leadership and governance, partnerships and networking, team management among others. The position reports directly to the APHR Chairperson and APHR Board Members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Board Governance and Strategic Leadership

• Responsible for leading APHR in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the APHR Board.
• Responsible for implementing all policy decisions taken by the APHR Board with support from the Management team.

Financial Performance and Sustainability

• Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to support APHR’s mission and programs.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

Organization Mission and Strategy:

• Responsible for developing the strategic vision and long-term goals of APHR’s programs and strategies in consultation with the APHR Board and support from the secretariat.
• Responsible for ensuring the implementation of APHR’s programs in line with the organization’s mission and mandate.

Operations and Management of the Secretariat:

• Lead and manage the Secretariat and all its offices, staff, programmes and all its day-to-day functions.
• Responsible for the effective management of programme, finances and human resource of the organisation.

Stakeholder relations and advocacy

· Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the needs of those served by the organization.

· Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with partners, funders, and other organizations and stakeholders to help achieve the goals of the organization.

Professional Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in social science, political science, human rights or law. Master’s degree preferred.

· 10 years or more experience working on human rights and democracy programs and projects in Southeast Asia; ASEAN nationals are preferred.

· Five or more years working in a senior management capacity position in non- government organization setting.

· Transparent, strategic and high integrity leadership. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future and mission to the staff, board, donors, partners and networks.

· Experience working with parliaments and parliamentarians preferably in Southeast Asia context.

· Experience working with a Board of Directors and/or membership type of organization.

· Experience working with different stakeholders such as CSO organizations and networks, academe and experts, human rights bodies in ASEAN.

· Strong gender mainstreaming and human rights based programming knowledge and skills.

· Strong experience in fundraising and donor grant management. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community.

· Solid management and organizational abilities, including strategic planning, program development, financial management, M&E and operations.

· Strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

· Experience working in a multicultural setting and can handle demanding work situations.

· Excellent people skills and ability to motivate staff and team members.

Working Conditions / Salary and Benefits

· The Executive Director will ideally be based in Jakarta or Bangkok, but location is negotiable for the right candidate (preferably in ASEAN capitals).

· This position will be working remotely or online. Some overseas travel may be required to participate in APHR meetings, workshops or conferences.

· APHR offers a competitive salary package with health benefits and social security allowance.

· An initial contract will be for 12 months, with a three-month probationary period.