Job Description

• Oversee the daily operations and strategic direction of the ASEAN Anti-Scam Programme
• Develop and maintain a detailed project implementation plan aligned with project objectives and deliverables.
• Oversee the execution of key activities, including curriculum development, Train-the-Trainer rollout, policy convenings, and media campaigns.
• Ensure delivery of core project targets: digital safety resources, Master Trainers, and equipping end beneficiaries with the skills to recognise and respond to scams.
• Coordinate with local implementing partners to ensure effective community-based delivery and localisation of the programme.
• Serve as the focal point for ASEAN Secretariat, national Anti-Scam Centres, government agencies, private sector actors, non-profits, and academic partners.
• Facilitate collaboration with global partners such as ISOC, GCA, and others to enrich project content and outreach.
• Organise and support regional and local policy dialogues, ensuring alignment with ASEAN’s Anti-Scam Working Group.
• Manage the project budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources in compliance with donor requirements.
• Supervise procurement, contracting, and reporting processes in coordination with the Finance and Administration team.
• Oversee project monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including baseline, pre/post surveys, and quarterly/annual reports.
• Track progress against agreed KPIs.
• Ensure timely submission of annual reports (31 January each year) and the Final Impact Report (31 January 2028).
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance on the planning, execution, and monitoring of all communications and outreach activities under the programme.
• Oversee and proactively contribute to the successful rollout of the Anti-Scam Social Media Campaign and Influencer Programme.
• Guide the creation and production of compelling success stories, presented through written narratives and/or video content to showcase programme impact.
• Ensure that all project communications comply with ASEAN Foundation and donor visibility guidelines.
• Supervise project staff and consultants to ensure effective coordination and capacity building.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance management support.
• Lead the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned, ensuring these insights are systematically applied to strengthen team performance.

Job Requirements

1. Master’s degree in project management, International Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related fields.
2. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, preferably in regional or multi-country programmes.
3. Demonstrated experience managing large donor-funded projects (preferably above USD 2 million).
4. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, including with governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
5. Strong knowledge of digital literacy, online safety, or cybercrime prevention initiatives is an advantage.
6. Experience in curriculum development, training delivery models, or large-scale capacity-building programmes.
7. Familiarity with ASEAN institutions and regional cooperation frameworks is highly desirable.
8. Experience in policy advocacy and public speaking.
9. Proficiency in another ASEAN language, in addition to Bahasa Indonesia, is a plus.
10. Event Management: Experience in organising and managing project-related events.
11. Independent and collaborative workability, demonstrating leadership, initiative, and reliability.
12. Effective at communicating and working in a culturally sensitive manner with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
13. Flexible, creative, and responsive, with the capacity to remain organised and make informed decisions in dynamic environments.

How to Apply

Any interested candidate must send an application email with the most updated CV/resume and a motivation statement letter attached to recruitment@aseanfoundation.org with email subject: PM-ASEAN Anti-Scam Programme. Only the shortlisted candidate will be contacted