Regional Program Development Specialist - South East Asia Description Requirements Benefits

Regional Program Development Specialist - South East Asia HI - Humanity & Inclusion - Handicap International Quezon International Mid level Application deadline: March 31, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Regional Program Development Specialist will support the Southeast Asia program by implementing and monitoring the fundraising strategy across multiple countries. This role involves identifying funding opportunities, developing project proposals, and managing relationships with donors and strategic partners. The specialist will also coordinate proposal development and provide training on proposal writing and project management. The position requires strong networking, negotiation skills, and experience in program development. Candidate Requirements: Degree in international development or relevant field Minimum 5 years of experience in similar positions At least 2 years in program development Knowledge of donor contract analysis and strategic analysis Expert-level proposal and narrative report writing Proficient in networking, representation, and negotiation Experience in facilitating training programs Financial and budgetary management skills Description Contract information Place: Vientiane/Laos, Phnom Penh/Cambodia, Quezon City/The Philippines. Starting date: 18th May 2026; Duration of contract: 36 months; Closing date for applications: 31st March 2026. Humanity & Inclusion presentation Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development & humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwide At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation. JOB CONTEXT: The Southeast Asia Program covers operations in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Thailand. The region includes a wide range of contexts, from the civil war in Myanmar to supporting the Vietnamese government in developing an international standard for rehabilitation services, or responding to climate-related disasters in the Philippines. Regional staff are located across these countries. The last Regional Operational Strategy was approved in 2025 for the following five years (2026-2030). The ongoing strategy aims to enhance participation, resilience, and quality of life for persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups by strengthening inclusive livelihoods, inclusive education, rehabilitation, mine action, and Disaster Risk Reduction. The Regional Program Development Specialist will support all countries in the Southeast Asia programme. YOUR MISSION: Under the hierarchical supervision of the Program Unit Manager (PUM), with support of the Institutional Funding Division at HQ, and in collaboration with the Regional Director, Technical Head of the Program, and Country Managers,  the Regional Program Development Specialist actively contributes to the development of the program by implementing and monitoring the Southeast Asia fundraising strategy.He/she identifies funding opportunities and leads the process of developing concept notes and project proposals through to submission to donors (public institutions, foundations, and the private sector). Responsibility 1: Strategic positioning and planning Observe donor strategies and priorities at the country/regional level and monitor opportunities in order to anticipate calls for proposals and identify bidding opportunities Participate in the development and monitoring of the operational strategy, with particular focus on the fundraising action plan and internal project documents Ensure follow-up, implementation and monitoring of the fundraising strategy Interact with identified donors to understand their perception of HI's current programming, and identify their areas of interest in order to target fundraising efforts Draw up a mapping of other humanitarian and development actors (INGOs, UN agencies, government representations) to monitor trends and remain competitive Analyse fundraising trends and inform the program on transformation rate, project coverage, duration and amounts secured Coordinate fundraising efforts, especially networking, and monitoring of donor opportunities Liaise and mobilise adequate team members to support fundraising efforts (technical experts, program director, etc). Organise regular meetings with program/country managers Coordinate with other programs/countries to gather and promote best practices, facilitate dialogue with donors (for prospection/replication of activities) Responsibility 2: Relationship management Coordinate with other programs/countries to gather and promote best practices, facilitate dialogue with donors (for prospection/replication of activities) Work with the Program Director & Country Managers & Technical Unit to strengthen HI's attractiveness and influence, developing key relationships with relevant decision makers in national and local organizations, donors, and major international organizations; Develop active and quality working relationships with donors and strategic partners in the country and identify potential consortium. Participate in various platforms and meetings to increase HI's visibility and allow for information gathering on funding opportunities