Job Opportunity: Regional Coordinator, Asian Network of People who Use Drugs (ANPUD), Bangkok, Thailand

The Asian Network of People who Use Drugs (ANPUD) is an issues-based membership network that has the MIPUD principle (Meaningful Involvement of People who Use Drugs) as its guiding philosophy. ANPUD's goal is to ensure that people who use drugs in Asia enjoy equal human rights and opportunities for a better quality of life.

ANPUD is a new regional network that will represent and reflect the voices and needs of PUD in Asia. ANPUD's many achievements have been made possible by the efforts of volunteers from across the region who have united to make ANPUD a viable presence in the Asian region.

Tasks and duties to be performed by the Regional Coordinator include ensuring that the approved annual work plan for ANPUD is implemented as per schedule and within the allocated budget; ensuring that all policies and decisions of the Executive Board and those made at the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting of the membership are well communicated, undertaken and documented in a transparent and coordinated manner; providing support and advice, in collaboration with the Executive Board and assigned technical partners, to emerging and existing country level drug user networks and strengthen the communication ties among them and other key stakeholders and regional partners; ensuring the secretariat office is managed in an accountable, transparent and efficient manner; providing effective communication on the work of the Secretariat to the network membership, the governing body, donors, civil society and other partners; in collaboration and coordination with the Executive Board, developing and strengthening strategic alliances and partnerships to address the issues affecting people who use drugs at a regional level; facilitating and coordinating the delegation and participation of ANPUD members at meetings where ANPUD is represented, including translation, feedback and reporting on key activities to the ANPUD membership; supervising and managing any staff members, consultants, temporary staff or volunteers employed by ANPUD; overseeing the day-to-day management of ANPUD finances and the preparation of quarterly financial reports to the Executive Board of ANPUD; researching and identifying opportunities for the mobilisation of resources and coordinate the proposal development process; providing regular (monthly) written updates to ANPUD members including the Executive Board and working group members; coordinating and taking responsibility for preparation and submission of all donor funded project/activity reports according to agreed milestones and required timelines; representing ANPUD as and when required by the Executive Board; advocating for the inclusion of people who use drugs in meetings, workshops, consultations, policy and decision making processes; and identifying potential funding and advocacy opportunities.

The successful candidate must be an Asian with a history of drug use and be able to demonstrate strong communication, networking and interpersonal skills; possess the ability to work with different stakeholders and senior management, to build and maintain relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders; have experience with, or ability to understand and work with, the UN, WHO, World Bank, Global Fund and other systems; be fluent in speaking and writing in English (fluency in additional Asian languages is desirable); have a minimum of two years experience at the level of program management, preferably within a harm reduction project or program or network; possess proven computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of databases and electronic communications; have strong documentation skills including experience in writing proposals and technical reports; possess experience in coordinating and planning regional meetings and working in both South and South East Asia; possess the ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a professional manner; and have a good understanding of issues related to the prevention, treatment and care for drug use, HIV, Hepatitis C, TB and other related co-infections.

Though a university graduate or post graduate qualification is desirable, the skills and experiences of the candidate will be prioritized over academic achievement.

The position will be based in Bangkok, with frequent travel within the Asian region.

To apply for the position please submit Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter and current salary/salary expectations to Mr. Giten Khwairakpam at [email protected] with the subject line "Application for position of ANPUD Regional Coordinator."

Applications will be received until 17th February 2010, 5:00pm Thailand time. Any applications after this date will NOT be considered.

People with a history of drug use and living with HIV -- regardless of gender and ethnicity -- are encouraged to apply.