Senior Asia Programs Director - Volunteers in Asia

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Senior Asia Programs Director

Volunteers in Asia (VIA)

Location: San Francisco, CA, USA

Deadline: 19 May 2010

Web announcement http://www.viaprograms.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57&Itemid=152#SAPD

This position provides programmatic and operational leadership, coordination, and oversight in developing and implementing programs in Asia that are in line with approved strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

-- Strong leadership/management and communication skills could probably do an equally.

-- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years program management experience in nonprofits of similar scope and size.

-- Experience coordinating staff and programs in multiple locations.

-- Experience managing volunteer programs.

-- Demonstrated commitment to VIA’ s mission of expanding global cooperation and understanding with Asia. Cross cultural experience in Asia required.

-- Ability to conceptualize, communicate and lead Program staff toward a shared vision.

-- Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.

-- Familiarity with both Apple and Windows operating systems and Salesforce preferred.

-- Current passport and willingness to travel up to three months a year in Asia and US.

-- Legal right to work in the United States.

-- Willingness to work long hours.