Team Leader, Mekong Safeguards

The Asia Foundation is an international nonprofit organization working to solve the toughest social and economic challenges in Asia and the Pacific. Informed by more than 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, we work with partners across more than 20 countries through 17 offices to improve lives and expand opportunities. 

The Asia Foundation seeks an experienced and visionary team leader to lead Phase 2 of the Mekong Safeguards Program, a four-year, AUD 9 million program funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Building off Phase One, the program supports improved application of environmental and social safeguards in infrastructure development, particularly in the energy and transport sectors in the Mekong region. Activities will take place in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, engaging a diverse range of public and private sector stakeholders.

The team leader will be based in Bangkok, Thailand, and provide strategic leadership, technical guidance, and adaptive management to support the project’s implementation. We are seeking a leader with deep expertise in environmental and social safeguards, demonstrated success in managing DFAT-funded or similar programs, strong engagement skills across sectors, and an ability to foster locally driven, politically informed approaches across diverse cultural and institutional settings.

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