Program & Technical Officer, Pacific RISE-CTIP, Tonga

This position is open to nationals of the Kingdom of Tonga only.

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia and the Pacific. Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, our programs address critical issues affecting Asia and the Pacific in the 21st century.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pacific Islands office in the Kingdom of Tonga. The program and technical officer will work closely with the chief of party in planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities, developing innovative and entrepreneurial approaches in delivering and expanding the Foundation’s program in counter trafficking in persons, as well as identifying emerging issues and new opportunities for possible programming.  

Qualifications

• A degree in the Social Sciences, International Relations, Law, or other related field
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience, or the equivalent, in international development in the Pacific with private, public, bilateral or multilateral development institutions and/or non-profit organizations.  
• Relevant professional experience in international development in the Pacific with private, public, bilateral, or multilateral development institutions or nonprofit organizations.
• Local knowledge and familiarity with some of the following: human rights, transnational organized crime, labor rights, or similar or related development projects, preferably in the area of counter-trafficking in persons.
• Strong research background.
• Experience in partnerships and management of grantees and consultants.
• Experience in program development and management: design, coordination, monitoring, reporting, and networking.
• Experience in proposal and report writing, financial and grants management and budget control, strategic planning, fundraising, and managing international donor-funded projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong program management skills, including design, coordination, monitoring, and administration.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to perform and collaborate in changing project environments.
• Strong network within government agencies, especially key institutions, local partners and members of civil society working on human rights and Pacific Regional Initiative and Support for More Effective Counter-Trafficking in Persons (CTIP).
• Proven management, analytical, and research skills with strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, including the ability to work with cross-cultural teams and adapt to developing country contexts and sensitive situations.
• Must have a strong track record of working independently and in a diverse team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Highly organized, proactive, energetic, and efficient.
• Ability to travel regionally and domestically, including to remote locations.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, email, and internet applications.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria and responsibilities of the job
• CV with three contactable referees

Applications must be submitted in English and sent to [email protected] on or before September 08, 2024. Please make sure to use the following subject line in your email: Program & Technical Officer – Tonga

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Women and those with diverse identities are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is open to Kingdom of Tonga nationals only. As part of the recruitment process, the selected candidate will be requested to obtain a criminal record check.