JOB OPPORTUNITY - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the NGO Forum on ADB

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Executive Director of the NGO Forum on
ADB

   The Manila-based NGO Forum on ADB (Forum), is looking for an Executive Director for immediate hiring. Forum on ADB is an Asian-led
network of community organizations and civil society groups which has been critically
monitoring the Asian Development Bank since 1992. NGO Forum on ADB is not a
body or agency under the ADB.


  The position is based in the Philippines.
The Forum encourages nationals in all Asian ADB member countries to
apply for this position.

  Apply
before 30 June 2012.
 

 JOB
DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director is responsible for:

·   
lead the network through the Forum Secretariat in
the network's advocacy, research and networking activities in regard to ADBpolicies and Projects;

·   
Management of day-to-day functions of the
Secretariat based in Manila;

·   
Provide leadership over advocacies and/or
campaigns led by or which involve the Forum;

·   
Fund-raising to sustain the advocacy and capacity
needs of the network.

·   
Maintain updated institutional power analysis of
ADB (directly or through Secretariat Staff) in order to strategically inform
and advise network’s activities towards the ADB

·   
Maintain high-level communication with ADB for the
same purpose as ED of the Forum

·   
Support and strengthen network through strategic
planning and systematic involvement of network members, e.g. in the form ofForum Annual Meetings and other opportunities.

·   
The Forum's Executive Director is expected towork closely with the Forum's International Committee (IC), which provides
oversight of the Forum Secretariat.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·   
Knowledge of and experience in international
networks, especially Asian-led network, including an understanding of
democratic development decision-making processes.

·   
Strong analytical and communication skills and
the ability to work fluently in English.

·   
Campaign experience and experience in planning
(especially on Multilateral Development Banks) and broad understanding and
familiarity with development issues and community struggles in Asia.

·   
Willingness to travel where required.

·   
Demonstrated experience in fund raising

·   
Cross Cultural Awareness and gender sensitivity

 

 CONTRACT
DURATION: Two years and renewable

 

SALARY: A
competitive salary and will depend upon the qualification and experience of the
candidate.  All benefits required under
the Philippine laws, including a one-time relocation cost, medical and housing
allowance, and an annual round trip ticket in case the applicant is a
non-Filipino citizen or a non-Manila resident.

 

TO APPLY: Applicants
should send the CV and a cover letter stating the applicant's intention and why
the applicant believes she/he is qualified for the position. The letter should
not be more than two pages. A samples
of written and/or published work can be attached. Please send your application
to  icconvenor@forum-adb.org  

 

ABOUT
THE FORUM: Please visit Forum website: www.forum-adb.org to learn about the Forum.

 

NGO FORUM ON ADB|85A, Masikap Extension, Central District, Quezon City, 1101, Philippines |

PHONE/FAX: +632
921-4412 EMAIL: secretariat@forum-adb.org |WEBSITE: www.forum-adb.org