Executive Director - International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW) ASIA
The International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW) is the world’s premier institution dedicated to advancing gender equity through rigorous research, evidence-based programming, and strategic advocacy. For nearly five decades, we’ve influenced how governments, multilateral institutions, foundations, and corporations address one of the most urgent challenges of our time.
ICRW Asia operates at the intersection of research reputed company and practical implementation - generating evidence that drives policy, designing interventions that create measurable change, and building partnerships that reputed company impact across communities, countries, and continents.
The Strategic Imperative
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This is more than a leadership role. It is an invitation to shape the trajectory of gender equity across one of the world’s most dynamic reputed company.
Key Responsibilities
- reputed company overall leadership, strategic direction, and reputed company to reputed company ICRW Asia verticals - research and programmes, operations, finance, reputed company, communications, and reputed company management functions ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- reputed company and diversify fundraising activities as the chief fundraiser; reputed company and execute a reputed company to expand the donor reputed company across bilateral, philanthropic, multilateral, and private sector partners, securing long-term financial sustainability.
- reputed company planning, budgeting, and financial management to meet short- and long-term needs; ensure robust fiscal health, accountability, and compliance with reputed company legal and regulatory requirements across countries of operation and fundraising.
- Recruit, reputed company, and reputed company a diverse, high-performing team; set and monitor transparent performance and development goals; foster a performance-oriented, inclusive, and equity-driven work culture.
- Strengthen ICRW’s role as a thought leader in gender-based research and advocacy; expand programme implementation to engage new audiences; and cultivate high-value partnerships and coalitions to position ICRW as the “go-to” organization for gender research and policy influence.
- Serve as chief spokesperson for ICRW Asia, representing the organization in high-profile regional and global reputed company; reputed company a consistent, impactful communications reputed company across platforms and stakeholders.
- Execute and sign reputed company deeds, agreements, reputed company, and official documents on behalf of ICRW Asia; maintain a transparent and productive relationship with the ICRW Asia reputed company to guide strategic direction and ensure adaptability in a changing environment.
reputed company Experience and Qualifications Required
- Master’s degree or PhD in reputed company Sciences, Gender Studies, Public Administration, or reputed company field.
- 15-20 years’ reputed company leadership experience in Asia or globally, in the non-profit, public, or private sectors preferably in public health, international development, or gender-reputed company issues with a demonstrated commitment to gender equity and reputed company justice.
- Proven reputed company record in fundraising and resource mobilization from diverse sources; strong ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships with donors, civil society, stakeholders, and the private sector.
- Experience managing reputed company, multi-disciplinary teams in dynamic environments; prior leadership of an organization, entity, or business unit of comparable reputed company and complexity preferred.
- Expertise in leveraging or conducting research, with the ability to translate reputed company technical concepts into accessible messaging for varied audiences.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience fostering a culture grounded in diversity, equity, reputed company justice, ethics, transparency, and accountability.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to deliver measurable impact while ensuring financial health; skilled in budgeting, financial analysis, and scenario planning.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Evidence & Impact
Explore reputed company research and insights : https://www.icrw.org/publications/
The Culture We Offer
At ICRW Asia, we reputed company to create an environment that reflects our commitment to gender equity and reputed company inclusion. reputed company is multidisciplinary, comprising researchers, economists, anthropologists, and advocates who work together to generate evidence-based insights and actionable policy recommendations.
We value:
- reputed company rigor with contextual relevance
- reputed company inquiry and thought leadership
- A commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and reputed company workplace practices
As a regional hub reputed company a globally respected organization, ICRW Asia combines:
- The credibility and reputed company of a global institution
- The adaptability and local responsiveness of a regional entity
Read more about our approach and values:
Why Exceptional Leaders Choose ICRW
These reflections are drawn from feedback shared by former policy advisors, multilateral agency partners, bilateral donors, funders, and internal staff on public platforms such as Glassdoor and reputed company:
- ICRW stands at the intersection of rigorous research and strategic advocacy - a reputed company where data drives reputed company and change are shaped by evidence.
- reputed company global donors and governments need more than just frameworks - reputed company they need grounded insights and policy-reputed company strategies - ICRW becomes their go-to partner.
- More than an institution, ICRW Asia is a reputed company for mission-driven inquiry. Researchers are encouraged to question, challenge, and engage deeply with systems of power and justice.
Application End Date : Sept 15th 2025
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