Executive Director -Asia

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International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Admin, Finance, Fundraising/ Grant management, Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Think Tank
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 15/09/2025
  • Location: India 
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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 excellence and practical implementation - generating evidence that drives policy, designing interventions that create measurable change, and building partnerships that scale impact across communities, countries, and continents.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and oversight to all ICRW Asia verticals - research and programmes, operations, finance, human resources, communications, and related management functions ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Lead and diversify fundraising activities as the chief fundraiser; develop and execute a strategy to expand the donor base across bilateral, philanthropic, multilateral, and private sector partners, securing long-term financial sustainability.
  • Oversee planning, budgeting, and financial management to meet short- and long-term needs; ensure robust fiscal health, accountability, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements across countries of operation and fundraising.
  • Recruit, lead, and develop 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 fora; lead a consistent, impactful communications strategy across platforms and stakeholders.
  • Execute and sign all deeds, agreements, contracts, and official documents on behalf of ICRW Asia; maintain a transparent and productive relationship with the ICRW Asia Board to guide strategic direction and ensure adaptability in a changing environment.
Professional Experience and Qualifications Required

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Public Administration, or related field.
  • 15-20 years’ professional leadership experience in Asia or globally, in the non-profit, public, or private sectors preferably in public health, international development, or gender-related issues with a demonstrated commitment to gender equity and social justice.
  • Proven track 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 complex, multi-disciplinary teams in dynamic environments; prior leadership of an organization, entity, or business unit of comparable scale and complexity preferred.
  • Expertise in leveraging or conducting research, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible messaging for varied audiences.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience fostering a culture grounded in diversity, equity, social 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.

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