Job information

1. Leading the Air Pollution Cluster
   • Manage the Air Pollution Cluster through the provision of leadership, coordination and supervision of activities, and carrying out necessary management and programmatic tasks;
   • Oversee the Cluster’s financial management, project budget development and financial reporting.
   • Provide guidance and technical support for the implementation of projects and programs, including consultations with relevant stakeholders and donors, as needed.
   • Supervise staff ensuring appropriate work distribution and allocation of human resources for the successful implementation of the Air Pollution Cluster portfolio, including support to other clusters when needed. Provide advice and guidance for the continuous development of staff in the field of air pollution and support staff’s outputs complementing their expertise.
   • Lead the development and implementation of a portfolio of projects on air quality monitoring, emission inventory development, air quality modeling, impact assessment, policy development, etc. including assisting in the management of intergovernmental networks in the region on air pollution issues.
   • Lead the design and delivery of capacity-building activities relating to air quality monitoring, emission inventory development, air quality modeling, impact assessment, and policy development in the region.
   • Lead the design and delivery of knowledge products, including research papers and policy recommendations.
   • Identify strategic opportunities for collaboration and lead the establishment of partnerships with United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions.
2. Portfolio and Strategy Development
   • Support the Director in research and networking for the delineation and identification of broader portfolio and strategic partnerships.
   • Provide the Director with regular updates and assessments of the policy needs of the region and the strategic focus and priorities of development agencies, and bilateral and multilateral donors.
   • Support the preparations of Memoranda of Understanding and other agreements with international organizations and other partner institutions.
   • Ensure regular planning meetings and discussions with other clusters’ Heads for strategy development, project proposal development, joint planning, information sharing and reporting.
   • Assist the Director in the coordination and consultation with other units and schools and centres of the Asian Institute of Technology for the development of joint initiatives and project proposals.
3. Resource Mobilization
   • Lead resource management and resource mobilization activities, including donor landscape analysis, project identification and preparation of project proposals, network management and production of marketing products, and represent the office at expert group meetings, regional consultations, workshops, and seminars.
   • Enhance cooperation at the regional level leading to project development in the fields of air quality management and in other fields of sustainable development, as requested.
   • Initiate the development of project proposals and other forms of resource mobilization on air quality management and other fields of work.
   • Ensure regular consultations and coordination with project partners on joint planning, information sharing and reporting in order to explore opportunities for collaboration.
4. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, subject to rearrangement of the above tasks’ time percentages.

III. Required Competencies:

• Professionalism: Knowledge of sustainable development policies and socio-economic issues in the Asia and Pacific region and related fields, with a particular focus on air quality management in the region. Ability to apply theory to the specific policy context to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations. Ability to identify data sources, analyze information, develop policy recommendations, and write reports. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communications: Fluency in spoken and written English; demonstrated skills in having two-way communications; openness in sharing information and keeping people informed; ability to tailor language, tone, style, and format to match audience.
• Planning & Organizing:  Ability to formulate clear goals, prioritize activities and assignments; to allocate appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work, foreseeing risks, and allowing for contingencies when planning; and to monitor and adjust plans and actions as necessary.

IV. Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Postgraduate degree in environmental science, environmental management, environmental engineering, environmental chemistry, or any related subject with a specialization in air quality management. Doctorate or higher levels of education would be an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of air quality management issues in the Asia and Pacific region;
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project management and implementation, preferably in development programmes and policymaking in fields related to air quality management and sustainable development.
• Demonstrated ability in fundraising and resource mobilization with international donors.