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About Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS)
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Incorporated in December 2013 in Hong Kong, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a uniquely Asian Centre for excellence which promotes best practices and standards through its own research, capacity building and conferences and through partnership with its intermediary network.
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The Research Director will have the following roles and responsibilities:
- Work with the Chief Executive to compose, oversee and manage all research projects across the region;
- Be primarily responsible for researching and writing reports;
- Identify and manage research partnerships to ensure world-class outputs;
- Grow and manage research team;
- Identify opportunities for CAPS to play a role in cross-fertilization and sharing of best practice among intermediary partners and social delivery organizations;
- Represent CAPS at various fora throughout Asia and globally to share our findings;
- Publish findings in relevant journals, newspapers and other publications.
Requisite Skills:
- Research experience in more than one Asian economy;
- Well-developed understanding of best in class research tools and methodologies;
- 10+ years experience in the non-profit and/or social enterprise sectors;
- Excellent writing and communication skills;
- Superior analytical skills;
- Demonstrated project management experience;
- Commitment to the continued economic growth, health and sustainability of Asia;
- Ability to traverse countries and cultures and work collaboratively with a wide and diversified set of people and organizations;
- Great interpersonal skills;
- Willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves” and do all activities associated with a small, start-up organization;
- Self-starter who can work independently as well as part of team;
- Graduate degree in business and/or social science;
Additionally, the successful candidate will:
- Appreciate this position as a singular opportunity;
- Have a sense of humor;
- Asian language in addition to English a plus;
- Be able to travel extensively.
Successful applications must include cover letter.
Contact Sandy Collaco at sandy@asiacps.org
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