COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE KOREA

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 29, 2014 AT 5:00 PM (PST)COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE KOREA

The Asia Foundation is seeking a Country Representative (CR) to oversee and manage its office in the Republic of Korea. The CR is the senior-most Foundation employee in Korea and leads all programs, operations and external relations there in accordance with Foundation strategies and policy guidelines.  The CR is responsible for managing all aspects of the Foundation’s work in Korea, including the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities; financial management, administration, and security; the direction, supervision, and evaluation of employees; fundraising and diversification of donor support; and the development of effective working relationships with the host government, donors, partner agencies, diplomatic missions, national and international institutions, and the media. The CR reports to the Senior Director for Field Representation and Operations and the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer.

In terms of programming responsibilities, the CR leads the Foundation’s engagement with the Korean international aid community on Official Development Assistance (ODA) policy and aid effectiveness; and develops and implements plans for securing Korean funding for Asia Foundation programs in South and Southeast Asia. The CR also develops and administers programs to further productive U.S.-Korea relations and regional cooperation in Northeast Asia. In addition to its work in the Republic of Korea, the Foundation may engage with the DPRK through a modest program of dialogues and exchanges. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible professional experience, or the equivalent, in international development and foreign affairs in Korea or elsewhere in Asia with private or public, bi-lateral or multi-lateral development institutions or non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated executive management leadership; proven skills in managing host country relationships and partnerships; a track record in development assistance policy, planning and administration; and a grounding in foreign affairs.
• Excellent professional and academic credentials, with an in-depth knowledge of development issues and with extensive practical background in international development assistance and foreign affairs.
• Successful experience in fund raising, including designing and managing resource mobilization campaigns, donor cultivation and stewardship, and proposal preparation.
• Knowledge of and professional experience in Korea. Language proficiency in Korean highly desirable.
• Doctorate or Master's degree, in a field related to Foundation interests.

The Foundation offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience.  Applications may be submitted directly by visiting The Asia Foundation website: www.asiafoundation.org and selecting “Employment Opportunities”. The application deadline is August 29, 2014.

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. For information on The Asia Foundation, please visit our website:www.asiafoundation.org. No phone calls please.