Asia Against Child Trafficking (Asia ACTs)

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Regional Coordinator

Asia Against Child Trafficking (Asia ACTs) is a regional network of more than 100 organizations working together to protect all children in Southeast Asia from exploitation and abuse, especially the children on the move including trafficked children. With partners from Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand, Asia ACTs collaborates with various organizations and agencies at the international, regional, national, and community levels to fulfill its vision for a good life for all children in Southeast Asia wherein their rights are fully respected, promoted, and protected.

About the Role

The Regional Coordinator serves as the head of the Regional Secretariat. S/he works closely with the Board and Country Focal Points to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the network.

The Regional Coordinator will be based in Quezon City, Philippines with frequent international and domestic travels.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 Strategize with the board, country partners, and staff about the network’s growth and development
 Research for funding opportunities and establish strategies to approach and attract funders
 Conceptualize project proposals with financial budget requests
 Oversee the project design, its quality, and implementation
 Help in capacitating the network for the implementation and sustenance of programs
 Manage the network’s resources in accordance with general accounting procedures and requirements of funding agencies
 Manage the human resources of the network and ensure the network’s compliance with its child protection policy
 Create and maintain linkages with other sectors through networking
 Promote the network and project positive representation to the media, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders

Qualifications:
 Fluency in English
 Knowledgeable in issues and in the dynamics of the Southeast Asian countries
 Has contacts with other organizations (local, regional and international)
 Networking skills
 Excellent communication (written and verbal) and lobbying skills
 Organizational and project management skills
 Experience in dealing with a multi-cultural setting
 Experience in child protection for at least 3 years
 Willing to travel and work full-time
 A Filipino national

How to Apply:
Interested applicants must send a Curriculum Vitae together with an Application Letter and Three (3) References to asiaacts@pldtdsl.net and hazelyn.bitana@gmail.com.
The closing date for application is on August 15, 2012.
Asia ACTs

Rm. 312, Philippine Social Science Center, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
Tel: (632) 9290822 Fax: (632) 9290820 Email: asiaacts@pldtdsl.net http://www.asia-acts.org

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