Executive Director - International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW) ASIA

About the role

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.

What you'll do

• Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and oversight to all ICRW Asia verticals - research and programmes, operations, finance, human resources
• Lead and diversify fundraising activities as the chief fundraiser; develop and execute a strategy to expand the donor base across bilateral, philanthropic, multilateral
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and financial management to meet short- and long-term needs; ensure robust fiscal health, accountability
• Recruit, lead, and develop a diverse, high-performing team; set and monitor transparent performance and development goals; foster a performance-oriented, inclusive
• Strengthen ICRW’s role as a thought leader in gender-based research and advocacy; expand programme implementation to engage new audiences

What you need

• Research
• Financial analysis
• Budgeting
• Compliance