Job Purpose
The ECFR Asia programme analyses the geopolitics of Asia and the relationships between Europe and the key countries of Asia, especially China. The programme seeks to support a more coherent European policy toward Asia, making the case for strong European engagement with Asian partners and a coherent approach to China. The programme focuses on deepening Europe’s understanding of dynamics across Asian states and strengthening European policy approaches on security, economic, climate, and global governance challenges.
As the Asia Programme Director, your role will be pivotal in driving this mission forward. You’ll be tasked with setting the substantive agenda for the programme, leading and mentoring the team of policy fellows and staff and ensuring successful fundraising and donor management. You’ll expand ECFR's Asian network, fostering deeper cooperation with other ECFR programmes and furthering meaningful, engagements across Europe and Asia.
This is a unique opportunity to lead efforts in shaping Europe’s approach to Asia while making a significant impact on European policy.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide intellectual and managerial leadership for the programme, formulating its research, advocacy, and fundraising priorities, in consultation with the policy staff and senior management. This includes management of budgetary issues;
- Lead and manage the team of policy and operational staff with a willingness to prioritise supporting the growth and development of the programme team;
- Conduct research, provide analysis and develop policy initiatives on key issues related to the EU's foreign policy toward Asia and China; Regularly publish on the ECFR website and beyond;
- Build, expand, and maintain outreach with policymakers in European governments, EU institutions, as well as across Asia and with and other relevant stakeholders, including ECFR Council members;
- Raise programme funds and manage relations with existing donors;
- Represent ECFR externally, including by promoting ECFR's work in the media.
Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support overall ECFR organizational priorities.
To Apply and Next steps
If this is of interest, we look forward to receiving your application!
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Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU or UK.
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