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Position : Executive director

Publish on Jun 9, 2022 | Viewed 2,261

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EngageMedia is looking for a new Executive Director to lead the organisation in its mission: promoting digital rights, open and secure technology, and social issue documentary in the Asia-Pacific.

We’re in search of a driven and high-achieving person with extensive nonprofit or social enterprise experience to lead a growing core team of 27 people and a dozen regular consultants, and to collaborate with a six-member Board, all working remotely across ten countries.

If you have a strong commitment to civil liberties, human rights, democracy, and freedom of speech and expression in the Asia-Pacific, along with a critical understanding of media and technology, we want to hear from you!

Key Position Aims

  • Lead the EngageMedia team in working effectively to meet organisational goals.
  • Model and sustain a culture of collaboration, impact, and excellence.
  • Ensure organisational strategy and program design are aligned with top-level mission and vision.
  • Lead fundraising, building the organisation’s income base and sustainability.
  • Increase governance capacity and effectiveness.
  • Develop the organisation’s partnerships and networks.
  • Ensure the organisation’s financial and operational integrity and sustainability.

Selection Criteria

  • At least 5 years of experience in executive-level nonprofit leadership and management, including strategic planning and partnerships development
  • Excellent leadership skills and ability to build, motivate, and inspire a diverse team
  • Alignment with EngageMedia’s vision, mission, and values
  • A strong interest in digital rights, open and secure technology, and video for change
  • Strong knowledge of Asia-Pacific social, political, and cultural dynamics
  • A proven track record in fundraising
  • Ability to design and deliver dynamic programs
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
  • High-level organisation and coordination skills, including the ability to work autonomously
  • Strong knowledge of nonprofit governance, policy, and compliance
  • Familiarity working with multicultural and decentralised teams in virtual workspaces
  • Strong operations knowledge, including the ability to oversee financial work

Interested applicants may apply using the form here. Applications are being considered on a rolling basis. For inquiries, do reach out to Meg Soriano, Executive Support Coordinator.