Regional Director, Asia | Transform Trade

at  Oxford HR

ABOUT TRANSFORM TRADE

A global community of farmers, workers, collectives, campaigners, donors and supporters, we work together for trade that values people over profit.
In Asia and Africa, we partner with farmers, workers and artisans to help them benefit from more sustainable and equitable trade. In the UK we advocate and campaign for changes to business practices and government policy.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• This post will report to the Deputy CEO.
• This role is responsible for developing Transform Trade’s strategy for the region (we have been working in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan and are looking to cover other countries) and is accountable for ensuring we are making a meaningful impact.
• The role is responsible for overseeing the regional budget and for raising funding for our work, with the support of the partnerships and investment and fundraising teams in the UK.
• The post will lead and manage a small team of staff and consultants in Asia and work collaboratively with other teams in Africa, policy, campaigns and fundraising in the UK.
• This role will also serve as Director of Traidcraft Services India Private Ltd – a mission- based social enterprise that offers a range of strategic consulting and advisory services.
• The role will explore different set ups for Transform Trade in the region and make recommendations on our structure in line with our mission and strategy. We are looking to have a small, engaged, strategic team.
• The post is responsible for risk management. They will Identify and take steps to mitigate risks in the region, and input into the global risk matrix.
• As a member of the wider leadership team, provide backstop support to strategic roles at global level.

YOU WILL HAVE:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the trading context in the region, the policy and environmental barriers and opportunities for more sustainable and equitable people-centred trade.
• Extensive experience of working with whole supply chains and within different sectors, ideally including tea, agriculture and garments and textiles.
• Outstanding visioning and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven expertise of leading in fundraising, seeking, and securing new donors.
• Excellent team and people leadership and management skills. Demonstrated team leadership experience at regional level, particularly in multi-cultural and remote teams.
• Strong networking and relationship building skills.
• Experience in budget and financial management – highly numerate, able to manage regional budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Personal commitment to justice and fairness.
• Experience of managing organisational change.
• Ideally you will have experience of working with the private sector and specifically within trade.
• Travel to operational countries and internationally when required.
  Whilst Transform Trade is a Christian response to poverty, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all faiths or none. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and value lived experiences. We do ask that all staff members respect the Christian vision, ethos, and culture of the organisation.

PURPOSE

• To create an inspiring vision for Transform Trade’s work in Asia and to position the organisation strategically to focus on sectors, geographies, and supply chains where we can deliver the greatest impact.
• To develop a strategy that builds the capacity and collective agency of women farmers, artisans, and workers and to develop partnerships and collaborations at programmatic and policy level to bring about lasting change.
• To develop a robust funding strategy for the work in Asia, initiating and developing strong funding partnerships to enable us to scale and deepen our impact.
• To lead and build a high performing and motivated team of staff, who are values-based and excited to take a learning by doing approach.
• To represent and promote the work of Transform Trade and our partners in the region at the most senior level.
• To develop a diverse network of partners and allies.
  At Transform Trade every member of staff is required to support our efforts to build our reputation, mobilise resources and advocate on issues we campaign on. Our values underpin what we do and how we do it in all areas of our work; both internally and externally.
  Everyone is an ambassador; everyone is an advocate; everyone is a fundraiser.