Country Manager - philippinesCardno Emerging Markets

Job Description
About the Program
ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking (ASEAN-ACT) continues Australia's long running collaboration with ASEAN and its member states to end human trafficking in our region. The program will principally work on strengthening the justice sector response to human trafficking, while opening up new partnerships with allied government agencies, civil society and business. It will engage all 10 ASEAN Member States in some capacity and will continue national-level programming in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Program Outcomes
The overarching goal that ASEAN-ACT will contribute to is that ASEAN member states have effective justice systems that provide just punishment of traffickers and protect the rights of victims. Three end-of-program outcomes (EOPOs) together contribute to the achievement of this goal by 2028:
EOPO1: ASEAN's planning, monitoring and reporting of ACTIP implementation is increasingly effective and advances the protection of victim rights.
EOPO2: ASEAN member state justice and related state agencies are increasingly capable of implementing their ACTIP obligations, in particular those that uphold victim rights.
EOPO3: ASEAN member state justice and related state agencies' policies and practices are influenced by relevant stakeholders and better aligned with ACTIP, especially in connection to victim rights obligations.
Role and Responsibilities
The Country Manager represents ASEAN-ACT at the country level. The position leads the planning, delivery and monitoring of activities; manages key counterpart relationships and oversees the country team.
This senior position is the main liaison point between the program and its key country-level partners represented at the National Program Steering Committee (NPSC) and their stakeholders. The Country Manager will assist the NPSC to prepare annual work plans and budgets for the use of ASEAN-ACT resources; ensure activities supported by ASEAN-ACT are implemented effectively; and ensure that results are appropriately monitored and reported. The Country Manager will provide strategic advice to regional and national counterparts and engage with them in a meaningful manner.
Specific duties
Stakeholder Management
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all stakeholders, including NPSC members based on mutual accountability and respect.
Manage communication between ASEAN-ACT and senior national and regional officials, program partners and other stakeholders.
Provide strategic and technical advice to counterparts based on program results and developments in the field of the justice response to trafficking in persons.
Activity Management
Lead preparation of annual country-level work plans and associated budgets with counterparts, ensuring it aligns with ASEAN-ACT priorities and implementation principles.
Lead implementation of program-supported activities, ensuring they are implemented effectively, and that results are appropriately monitored and reported.
Support mainstreaming of gender equality, social inclusion and victim rights throughout all program activities.
Work collaboratively with other ASEAN-ACT Program Country Managers in other countries and with the regionally based program management team.
Keep abreast with national developments in the TIP sector and via program communication systems regularly provide updated.
Administration Management
Supervise the ASEAN-ACT country office team, including oversight of financial, administrative and logistics functions, and cooperation with regionally based operations team.
With the Deputy Team Leader, manage country-level risks, respond to incidents (e.g. security, safety, fraud, reputational, etc) and ensure compliance with the child protection and safeguards framework.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Prepare written reports of program activities and results.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications and experience:
Strong understanding of the local context in relation to human trafficking, including national legislation and the roles of the justice sector, civil society, private sector and allied government institutions
Understanding of human rights and rights-based approaches in development, particularly as these relate to human trafficking
Established networks with relevant partners in the justice sector, civil society, private sector or government
Ability to liaise with senior officials, demonstrating high-level communication and interpersonal skills, political acumen, strong advocacy skills and communicating with influence
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to provide timely and reliable advice to program managers and counterparts
Competent information technology skills.
Strong analytical, verbal, and report writing skills in English
Desirable:
Understanding of development principles and approaches, including developing the skills and capacity of counterparts; monitoring, evaluation and learning; and mainstreaming of gender equality and social inclusion
Knowledge and experience of Australian Government development programs and reporting requirements
How to Apply
Interested applicant must submit:
curriculum vitae.
A completed Application Form, which describes how your skills and experience are applicable to the selection criteria. Please copy and paste this link: https://bit.ly/31rvbII to download the application form.
Comprehensive TOR: https://bit.ly/3q6fNh2
Applicants should clearly indicate Country Manager - Philippines. Application shall be submitted by e-mail to [Protected Info]
Deadline of Applications: 5PM Manila time, 24th January 2021
ASEAN-ACT is committed to achieving workplace diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individual from minority groups, indigenous groups, People with a disability, women and ASEAN nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
Due to the expected volume of applications, only candidates under positive consideration will be notified.
Other Information
Amendments to the position's Terms of Reference may be made during the period of the engagement as required.
About the Organization
About Cardno
We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years' experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.
Cardno Safeguards Policy
Cardno is committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection and bribery prevention. We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All Cardno staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.
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