Senior Manager, Academy

AVPN Global Conference 2023 | 20 - 22 June 2023

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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.

AVPN is seeking an Senior Manager to support and lead projects under its professional training platform, the AVPN Academy. The Academy works with a select group of partners to deliver a yearly calendar of peer-to-peer and expert-led learning activities. The incumbent will report to the Executive Director, Insights and Academy, to deliver learning products that resonate with learners, leveraging the existing calendar of activities as well as introducing new offerings.

Lead the team in delivering a portfolio of learning activities annually, and in introducing new programmes where appropriate,
Ensure financial sustainability of the Academy portfolio of projects, working alongside the marketing and membership teams,
Ensure high standards of project execution from design to delivery, in order to meet project deliverables and expectations of internal and external stakeholders,
When needed, represent the Academy in partnership conversations with funders, members and sponsors of AVPN,
Proactively work across teams to ensure knowledge sharing and collective learning.

Masters’ degree with at least 5-10 years experience in the social sector and/or related fields. Background in education management and leadership is a big plus.
Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner in English, both written and verbal
Knowledge of philanthropy and social investment best practices and trends (e.g. collaborative philanthropy, impact investing, impact measurement and management, trust-based philanthropy, blended finance, etc.)
Passion for social impact and a drive to make a positive impact on the world through sharing knowledge
Experience working professionally with individuals and/or organisations across Asia-Pacific
Ability to plan, coordinate, align, and lead projects to achieve deliverables
Detail-oriented and methodical in managing multiple stakeholders and timelines
Preferably, the assistant manager is based in South Asia or Southeast Asia
Technologically savvy; mastery over Microsoft Office products is preferred

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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