Manager, Strategy and Governance
The areas that this position are going to focus on are change monitoring in the areas of strategic planning – strategy and annual plan monitoring, as well as on governance strengthening of National Organizations.
This position is based at the Asia Pacific Area Office (APO), Makati City, Philippines. Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the country without sponsorship. The successful candidate will be offered an initial of two (2) year fixed-term contract subject for renewal depending on the availability of the funds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategy
- Develops implementation and monitoring tools for the application of the AP’s strategic framework by the Area Office and across the Habitat network in AP. This activity is implemented under the guidance of the Vice President (VP) and in coordination with the Area Management Team (AMT).
- Liaises and communicates with National Organizations to accompany and support the development of their strategic plans and their alignment with AP’s strategic framework Supports and coordinates with APO’s Program Operations in the development of strategies by National Organizations based on Habitat’s Theory of Change (TOC).
- Coordinates the development and reporting on a quarterly basis of Area Office divisional objectives and annual plans.
- Analyzes, interprets and produces reports on the data submitted through organization-wide data collection efforts and prepare reports to be used by AMT, National Board of Directors and various organizational teams, in strategic decision-making and implementation processes.
- In collaboration with other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), monitors the processes and analysis of AP national programs regarding the implementation of their strategic plans, business, annual operating plans and the achievement of their targets.
- Develops clear and illustrative content, indicators and forecasting tools for the AMT to demonstrate APO National Programs’ progress towards the targets of the Strategic Plan.
- Ensure that processes within the Asia-Pacific region are aligned to ensure the greatest efficiency in achieving the strategic objectives.
Governance
- Develops guidelines and tools for local Board strengthening plans of National Organizations under the guidance of the VP and in coordination with the AMT and Global Risk Management and Compliance (GRC)
- Monitors governance strengthening plans of local boards and maintains documentation from them.
- Supports and coordinates with National Organizations and GRC in the development and rollout of local Board trainings.
- Supports the VP and AMT members in their participation in Board meetings of National Organizations keeping track of key activities, deliverables and documentation.
- Supports the VP in the active participation on the International Strategic Advisory Council of HFHI (Habitat for Humanity International)
- Supports the development of monitoring tools of change initiatives in coordination with the change management functions.
- Supports the implementation of special projects assigned by the VP.
- Research and connects with peers on best practices and benchmarking against industry standards in the area of NGO (Nongovernmental organization) governance
To be an HFH employee, you have a responsibility to learn significant awareness on safeguarding in order to recognize and be alert for the signs of potential safeguarding misconduct, and to make a timely report about any incident related to it.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Preference for a master’s degree in a related field
Years of Related Experience:
- 8 years
Qualifications:
- Experience working on strategic planning
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation
- Experience working with NGO local boards and governance structures.
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team as well as facilitate team processes
- Demonstrated cross-cultural management experience and strong diplomatic skills
- Strong data analytics and reporting skills
- Excellent communications and presentation skills
- Highly motivated
Preferred:
- Experience working in the Asia Pacific Region
- Fluency in any of the languages in the Asia Pacific Region
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.