Pact seeks a Regional Manager - ICT and Governance for a four-year, multi-million dollar DfID UKaid, USAID, SIDA, and Omidyar Network funded project: Making All Voices Count: Grand Challenge (MAVC). MAVC is a new project that will provide financial and technical support for innovative projects that use technology as well as non-technology approaches to promote open, responsive government and citizen engagement in Africa and Asia. The Technical and Outreach Director candidate is a networked, and entrepreneurial and dynamic professional with a strong grounding in the ICT4D field who will help develop a portfolio of technology and good governance projects in the following focus countries: Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Under the overall direction of the Technical and Outreach Director – ICT Governance, provide technical direction and vision for the MAVC program in the Asia region; • Act as a spokesperson for the MAVC program, building links between potential beneficiaries and work closely with the Communication and Learning Advisor to market MAVC in order to increase awareness of its work; • Conduct outreach in the Asia region to develop a global portfolio of projects in focus-countries focusing on technology and good governance; • Implement a strategy for engaging government administrators and decision makers, especially at the country-level in Asia; • Help to match grantees with human capital development support. • Maintain strong relationships with participating donors, and build partnerships with new donors in the Asia region; • Oversee the regional Asia team, supervising and coordinating the work of personnel; • Contribute to the implementation of a robust results framework for MAVC, in order to monitor its impact, particularly amongst traditionally marginalized groups such as the poor and women.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements: • MA in governance related field, or a related degree relevant to the field of communications for ICT4D. • Experience working in the ICT4D sphere with a solid network of contacts that can be leveraged to build awareness, momentum and a project portfolio around technology and open governance. • Minimum 7 years progressive experience in open governance, civic engagement, ICT4D communications or marketing.
Other Qualifications:
• Understanding of the latest thinking ICT4D as it relates to governance and accountability work; • Particular skills and experience in implementing a strategy and managing high performing team to deliver; • Proven ability to network, persuade and identify and develop innovative ideas; • Strong working relationships with other parties active in the ICT4D sphere, including civil society organizations, research bodies, entrepreneurs and governments. • Commitment to strengthening accountability and good governance. • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. • Ability to leverage a network of global industry contacts. • Capacity to work independently and as part of a global, multi-cultural team. • Must be able to travel internationally to facilitate for outreach, global or regional conferences and/or meetings as requested Experience working on DFID and/or USAID funded programs, preferred. • Philipino national preferred.
How to apply:
To apply please visit us www.pactworld.org
