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Director, Programs

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About AVPN

AVPN is a unique funders’ network committed to building a vibrant and high-impact social investment community across Asia. AVPN’s mission is to catalyse the movement toward a more strategic, collaborative, and outcome-focused approach to social investing, ensuring that resources are deployed as effectively as possible to address key social challenges facing Asia today and in the future.

Job Description

AVPN’s diverse social investor community has extensive interest across a range of topics including climate issues for which the Climate Action program is the ‘go to’ hub for advice and partnership. This role will focus on leading and enabling the development of AVPN’s Climate portfolio, with the aim of channeling resources to address climate related issues in Asia.

Reporting to the Executive Director - Climate Action, the programs director will work collaboratively with other teams in AVPN and translate the AVPN 2030 Climate strategy into action. The role will involve extensive travel across Asia and engagement with AVPN members, identifying strategic engagement opportunities with partners; designing innovative programmes to address their unique needs and lead communication about Asia’s leadership in climate in relevant regional and global events and forums.

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking, relationship management, team building, business development and program management skills.

Note : AVPN has a culture of rewarding holistic growth and provides talent mobility. This role will be under the broader programmatic umbrella and therefore offers opportunity and growth pathways to encompass diverse thematic issues (beyond climate; such as health, gender, livelihoods etc) as relevant to the AVPN community.

Responsibilities

    
 	
  • Co-lead and develop the Climate Action program strategy and annual business plans aligned with the broader organisation goals.
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  • Developing programmes that support collaboration between AVPN’s communities and advance the mobilisation of capital, integrating into current AVPN assets and surface new ideas.
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  • Lead fundraising and business development for specific issue areas within the broader climate action program. This will involve working closely with the partnerships team to engage and develop key donor relationships to strengthen the pipeline for future funders.
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  • Oversee execution of a portfolio of projects under the program which will include project management, resource allocation and monitoring, impact evaluation and member engagement.
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  • Develop, nurture and manage a lean and highly efficient team of Managers and Associates. Furthermore, building AVPN’s competency and knowledge in specific themes to engage interested stakeholders.
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  • Working in a matrix structure with regional market teams and other program teams and support functions.
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Requirements

Experience & Background

    
 	
  • Minimum 12 years’ experience working with lean teams to create and execute projects with philanthropic or impact capital organisations that advance strategic climate impact initiatives.
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  • Extreme comfort and agility engaging on the front line with topics and stakeholders across the continuum of capital and seniority levels, including UHNW and private wealth, philanthropy, impact investing, family businesses, sustainability, and ESG investing.
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  • 5+ years’ experience with funder circles, investor and donor raising, funder education, capital matching, and movement-building activities.
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  • Strong knowledge of climate topics and trends across Asia, with the ability to connect insights and translate them into programme ideas.
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Required Skills & Attributes

    
 	
  • Master’s degree in climate sciences, environment and conservation, public policy, developmental economics, or related fields.
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  • High level of commitment and passion for the power of networks to mobilise more capital for better development outcomes.
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  • Works well within team structures and independently; flexible, resourceful, and proactive.
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  • Innovative thinker with the ability to conceptualise, develop, and deliver programmes that mobilise cross-sector resources.
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  • Strong management ability to nurture lean teams and achieve outsized results.
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  • Business development experience in raising six-figure funding; existing relationships with local and global climate funders are an advantage.
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  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, effective across diverse internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority.
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  • Technologically savvy, comfortable using digital tools, cloud applications, and CRM systems for member and prospect engagement.
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Application Process

Please apply through our application form. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only notify candidates who have been shortlisted.



Equal Employment Opportunity



AVPN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage, actively pursue, and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Our employment is strictly decided on the basis of merit and business priorities. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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