Manager/deputy Director, Ecosystem Building

We are looking for a Manager/Deputy Director who can:
1. Lead Action-oriented Research & Insights
- **Scope, design and conduct research **on looming issues in philanthropy, impact and public policy in order to identify interventions to refine and elevate the concept and practice of Asian philanthropy. This could involve examining innovative approaches (e.g., blended finance, movement building), salient themes (e.g., education, healthcare, climate change) and/or developing insights on new markets and philanthropist segments.
- **Deliver recommendations **. Develop informed hypotheses, and using a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods, deliver clear, effective research-based recommendations for philanthropists and stakeholder action. The goal is to be able to cut through complexity to propose collaborations and/or solutions to help address social issues.
- **Manage stakeholders toward action. **Manage multi-stakeholder projects / teams toward common outcomes and deliverables. This may include building coalitions and partnerships to collectively navigate complex political landscapes and accelerate action.

2. Drive Strategic Communications
- **Develop influence strategy. **Develop narratives, messaging and communications strategies for target audiences e.g. the public, public sector, philanthropists
- **Create content / thought pieces **for publication in-house or in industry publications, news media, social media etc.
- **Disseminate thought products. **Identify opportunities to engage key target audiences using APC’s thought leadership (e.g. Future of Asian Philanthropy, A Philanthropist’s Guide)
- **Lead content for ecosystem building events **, executing communications in close partnership with the APC Communications Manager

3. Contribute to Membership and Stakeholder Engagement
- **Engage with APC members **to understand their interests, and based on insights from projects or member experiences, develop tools, resources and events for learning and action
- **Build strong relationships **with ecosystem stakeholders (e.g., academia, civil society organizations, government, intermediaries etc.)
- **Incorporate knowledge and practices throughout APC’s activities **where appropriate to institutionalise knowledge management and learnings

4. Contribute to a Positive Team Culture
- **Directs work. **Thoughtfully leads self, and where appropriate, provides direction, delegates responsibility and removes obstacles to get work done
- **Develops talent. **Proactively manage their own professional development together with the direct supervisor, and formally supervise and/or informally mentor others
- **Nurtures innovation. **Build a culture of openness to feedback, learning and innovation

**Qualifications**
- 3-7 years of relevant work experience in social impact, preferably in a strategic or project management role within a demanding analytical environment (e.g. management consulting, internal strategy department)
- Past experience overseeing and conducting research projects, including familiarity with a variety of research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) and/or in communications and advocacy, preferably across Asia, with competencies in stakeholder engagement, advocacy strategy, public communications, media relations etc.
- Comfortable with adapting writing styles to frame ideas and concepts to target audiences

**About you**
- Strategic thinker with a keen interest in philanthropy and who is able to identify meaningful tools and resources useful for philanthropists
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and confident in presenting to and communicating with very senior leaders
- Enjoys taking on leadership responsibilities, contributing to a team environment and working in teams to support various projects
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys learning and seeking new challenges
- Energetic, proactive, adaptable and collaborative
- Passionate about social impact, public policy and/or philanthropy

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