Why we are different…
Talent. Faith. Thrive.
When you join Food for the Hungry (FH), you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way that FH is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. Food for the Hungry turns Adversity into Impact. FH has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.
FH is seeking an experienced Regional Director to be responsible for providing Christ-centered servant leadership, strategic thinking, and innovative management in the FH Asia Region. Develops and implements FH’s global strategy in the region and relates global strategy to the FH Heartbeat. Responsible for representing FH internally and externally and to lead a team of country directors within the Asia Region. Residing in Asia, preferably in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, or Philippines.
- A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs.
- Proven strategic manager leading and managing multidisciplinary international development programs/projects.
- Entrepreneurial and visionary leader who helps procure and use resources in an innovative way for maximum impact.
- Excellent people leadership and mentorship skills including warmth and sensitivity, conversational, able to relate to and effectively communicate with people from different cultures.
- High integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
- Excellent organizational skills, and ability to plan and coordinate work, ensure the efficient flow of projects and processes.
- Comfortable and persuasive when speaking before large and small groups.
As the RD:
- Support regional strategy development, ensuring alignment with FH’s organizational priorities, trends in the region and current and future programming considerations.
- Support country strategy development in collaboration with the FH strategy office to ensure alignment.
- Provide overall proactive leadership coaching, mentoring and management of Country Directors in Asia.
- Provide counsel on major personnel and strategic issues and mediates conflicts as required.
- Ensure the effective implementation of the regional portfolio.
- Support the implementation of FH’s strategic plan and programmatic model.
- Represent Asia to FH’s Affiliates, institutional and private donors, and partner organizations to present compelling fund development and partnership strategies.
- Support program operations to identify and mitigate operational, financial, legal, programmatic, and other risks.
- Assess and keep abreast of environmental, economic, social, political, and religious conditions in the field, report to and respond with relevant global and regional stakeholders.
What you’ll get…
Along with competitive pay, FH offers insurance – Health, Disability, Life; pension; vacation and sick leave; and company paid holidays.
WOW us!
If you’ve got the experience we are looking for – and want to join our mission – apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:
- Why do you want to work for Food for the Hungry?
- Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.