Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships

• →Regularly engage with Country Representatives to discuss proposal pipeline. 
• →Support pipeline tracking and prioritization for assigned countries. 
• →Coordinate with colleagues and outreach to donors and implementing partners to collect information on future opportunities.  
• →Lead capture planning for assigned opportunities, including positioning, partner mapping, and staffing. This can include leading efforts to:  
  • →identify key personnel for anticipated funding opportunities.  
  • →negotiate with prospective partner organizations for upcoming proposals. 
• →Provide analysis and recommendations for go/no-go decisions, including review of opportunity announcements.

• Develop staff capacity, through direct mentorship and advice. 
• Supervise junior and mid-level colleagues during joint missions, with a focus on professional development.  
• Conduct regular check-ins with mentees to track progress and identify additional areas for capacity building and support. 

• Lead day-to-day quality assurance processes across proposals. 
• Maintain tools, templates, and workflows that improve efficiency and compliance. 
• Ensure coordination across technical, cost, and partnership inputs. 
• Lead proposal debriefs and capture lessons learned. 
• Analyze win/loss trends and recommend improvements. 
• Support development of best practices and institutional learning tools. 
• Provide inputs into regional BD strategy.  

• Master’s degree in relevant field. 

• Goal-oriented with a strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets. 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational, writing, and budgeting skills. 
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with high-level donors.

Applicants located throughout Asia, the Pacific and within the USA are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate may be based in a country where The Asia Foundation maintains an established office, subject to applicable work authorization requirements, local employment considerations, and organizational needs. This position is a locally engaged role and is not an International Assignee appointment. The position is not eligible for post allowances or other expatriate assignment benefits. Employment terms and benefits will be determined in accordance with the employing office and local employment practices.  

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit both a resume and a cover letter. Applications that do not include both required documents may not be considered. 

Priority Deadline: Applications received by August 17, 2026, will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

The Asia Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.