Long and Short Term Advisors in Governance, Law and Civil Society

The Asia Foundation, an international non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, and open Asia-Pacific region, is seeking mid-level through senior -level advisors for long-term and short-term positions for upcoming projects in Asia in the areas of governance, law and civil society.

The Foundation is seeking consultants in the following areas:

•    Counter Corruption and Government Integrity
•    Justice Sector Reform, including but not limited to Legal Education
•    Legislative Development, including but not limited to institutional capacity development, budget and policy formation, legislative drafting, constituency relations and media training.
•    Strengthening Cabinets and Center Of Government
•    Governance Reform from an Islamic Perspective
•    Local Governance, including but not limited to sub-national governance and political processes, municipal/urban finance and service delivery, urban planning and urban politics
•    Environmental Security and Disaster Management

Qualifications

Applicants should be international development professionals with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience for mid-level positions and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience for senior-level positions. Desirable skills include: knowledge and/or experience of the legal, political, economic, administrative and socio-cultural context of legal and institutional reform in Asia; experience undertaking effective consultation with a wide range of national and international stakeholders; familiarity with international donor program design principles and methods; and proposal-writing experience. Experience working with government and donor communities and an advanced degree in a relevant field are required.  Essential   skills include: Excellent written and spoken English, strong communication (both oral and written), consensus building, team facilitation, an emphasis on results and cultural sensitivity. Experience or knowledge of South and/or South East Asia is preferred.

Qualified applicants should email a cover letter and resume to . The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.