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27 August 2006 | Opportunities | Ernesto Aguilar

AMARC Asia pacific Regional Office

Kathmandu, Nepal

Vacancy: Regional Coordinator for Asia Pacific region

AMARC Asia pacific seeks a Regional coordinator (RC) on a long term basis. This position is based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

By being responsible for overall implementation of the regional action plan, the RC provides the executive leadership of AMARC Asia Pacific. S/he is the overall responsible person for all operational matters including programs, administration and fundraising.

The RC ensures delivery of AMARC Asia Pacific services to its members and partners at the highest possible quality and in a timely manner.

The RC reports to the President and the AMARC Asia Pacific Regional Board. S/he also reports to the Secretary General of AMARC International on operational matters as and when applicable.

The RC works closely and in a spirit of partnership and co-operation with the other regional coordinators of AMARC’s Regional Offices and with AMARC’s Regional Boards as well as the International Board of AMARC.

The main tasks of the RC are as following:

Overall coordination, management and organizational development: The RC has to co-ordinate the development, implementation and review of the Regional Action Plan (RAP); monitor and maintain awareness of current developments in community broadcasting sector and broadcasting policies in Asia Pacific; and promote and develop partnerships with other regional organizations to identify common interests, shared objectives and opportunities for collaboration and mutual support. The RC will oversee collaborative work with member organizations and will be expected to travel extensively.

Financial management: \b0 The RC will have to prepare annual budgets for approval of the Asia Pacific Board of directors; work for the financial viability of AMARC Asia Pacific in order to and ensure that the RAP is implemented efficiently; develop and maintain excellent relationships with all partners and stakeholders; and report to the regional board on a regular, pre-specified periods on complete financial management . Fund Raising experience is desirable.

Personnel management and development: The RC will have to motivate and support the Regional Office staff ensuring positive and productive working relationships oriented towards the fulfillment of the overall policies, objectives and goals of AMARC Asia Pacific and of AMARC in general.

Advocacy ,Communications and representation: The RC will work to promote and develop the position of AMARC Asia Pacific as the leading regional non-governmental organization in the field of community broadcasting and communication for social justice; ensure AMARC Asia Pacific visibility and contact with policy makers, opinion builders and donors; and represent AMARC at national and regional or international events and in meetings with governments, multilateral institutions, and non-governmental organizations; develop and implement an effective internal communications strategy to ensure members and stakeholders are informed, involved and able to participate in the activities of AMARC Asia Pacific; and ensure that AMARC Asia Pacific communications have regard to gender, geo-political, cultural and linguistic diversity and to develop and implement appropriate policies for translation and interpretation.

Membership development and governance: The RC will support participation of members of the general assembly and the board in the Regional General Assembly as well as other events and activities; support face-to-face meetings of the Asia Pacific Regional Board at least once per year and other meetings to take place on-line or by teleconference; support meetings of the Executive Committee; provide specific time based reports on activities, the state of affairs of the Association, financial reports, correspondence and all other information required to ensure the Asia Pacific Board of Directors is able to effectively perform its duties and responsibilities and to ensure proper coordination; and serve as the principal liaison between the Asia Pacific Region Board of Directors and the International Secretariat (Secretary general).

Required qualification: Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in an appropriate field related to management, communication and/or human rights. S/he should be fluent in English and have proven credentials in computer skills.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in managing regional and/or international network of media organization and/or organizations involved in activism in the area of communication rights.

Remuneration : Salary will not be a constraint and conform with AMARC salary policies .

About AMARC: AMARC is an international non-governmental organization serving the community radio movement in over 110 countries, and advocating for the right to communicate at the international, national, local and neighborhood levels. AMARC has an International Secretariat in Montreal. It has regional sections in Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific and offices in Johannesburg, Buenos Aires and Kathmandu.

For more information, please go to http://amarc.asiapacific.org

AMARC is an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please email your application and complete bio-data to the following:
Secretary General, AMARC International
Email: marcelo.solervicens@amarc.org

Deadline for applying: August 31st 2006

Short listed candidates will be contacted by email by the end of August . Phone calls regarding this advert will not be entertained.

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