General Information
- Position title: Program Manager, Networks & Alliances
- Job grade: 6
- Reporting to: Managing Director
- Working with: Program Manager, Fellowships & Training; Finance
- Department of Living Arts International
- Location: South-East Asia and Taiwan
About Mekong Cultural Hub
Mekong Cultural Hub (MCH) is a non-profit organization that empowers cultural practitioners to bring their visions for a sustainable and inclusive Asia to life. MCH works on projects and collaborations throughout Asia, particularly in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Position Overview
MCH is hiring a Program Manager to lead programs and projects related to Networks & Alliances. The Program Manager will work alongside the existing Program Manager, Jennifer Lee, who leads on programs and projects related to Fellowships & Training, and Frances Rudgard, Director of MCH.
Responsibilities
Program & Project Management
- Develop and implement annual plan for programs and projects on time and within budget
- Lead Programs:
- Local Hubs Network
- Meeting Point
- Collaborate with colleagues on implementation of all MCH programs and projects
MCH Culture & Strategy
- Ensure that Fellows and Collaborators involved with MCH feel supported, respected and engaged by their experiences in our programs and projects
- Propose new programs/projects related to your area
- Contribute to planning and strategy for MCH
- Participate in regular team meetings
Administration
- Work with the LAI Finance Team to process payments related to programs under your direct leadership
- Support with reporting and proposal development as needed
- Support in developing and monitoring the annual budget
Required Skills and Experience
- At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in coordinating transnational networking and collaboration between individuals and small organizations
- Knowledge of and involvement with culture and society networks around Asia, with experience working with artists and other cultural practitioners
- Experienced in guiding and supporting individuals and organizations to develop and improve
- Able to work well independently and manage your own time to complete tasks/projects
- Very good written English
- Demonstrated interest in the aims of MCH
- Experience working in cross-cultural teams
- From and based in South-East Asia or Taiwan, with the required permissions to work and pay taxes in the location where you are based
Compensation
- Starting salary: $1,800 USD monthly*
- Salary review: Annual
- Probation period: 3 months
- Contract term: 2 years for consultants / undefined duration for employees
- Leave entitlement: 35 Days Annual leave (including national holidays in your country plus personal leave combined)
- Salary is based on LAI’s salary scale which is indexed to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Salary may be negotiated based on the location of the selected candidate.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining your interest in the role and why you think it’s a good fit for you based on the job description provided above. Please send your letter, along with your CV/resume, to frances@mekongculturalhub.org. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview during the first week of September. Offers will be subject to reference checks.
Closing date: 27th August 2023 If you have any questions about the role or the application process, we will be happy to hear from you and are available to arrange an informal conversation if it will help. Please don’t hesitate to reach us at the email address above if you would like to discuss anything.
