Executive Director, Wedu

Wedu
South Asia | East Asia and Pacific
Remote position
Closing on 31 July 2024

The Executive Director at Wedu will spearhead strategic initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission and values. They will represent Wedu externally, fostering partnerships and positioning the organization as a gender equity thought leader and partner. Managing an annual budget of USD 1 million, they will cultivate funding relationships and oversee financial planning. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of demonstrated visionary leadership, stakeholder management skills, and a deep commitment to gender equity.

For contextual and regional relevance, candidates with established networks and lived experiences on the transformative impact of women’s leadership and gender equality initiatives in Asia are strongly encouraged to apply.

This remote full-time position (approximately 15% international travel) is being recruited under Wedu Thailand Foundation with a minimum 2-year commitment. Candidates must live and be authorised to work in South Asia or Southeast Asia.

About the Organization

Wedu is building a world where half of all leaders are women. We nurture and invest in women’s purposeful leadership journeys and mobilise allies and communities towards alternative futures where women leaders thrive. Since 2012, we have strengthened and sustained the unique leadership journeys of over 5,000 women from 29 countries across Asia by facilitating long-term mentorship, delivering leadership development training, convening supportive communities, and financing continuing education goals through Income Sharing Agreements (ISAs). These women are inspiring individuals committed to changing the status quo. We believe that this community of leaders — supported by gender equity allies from 94 countries around the world — has the power to affect large-scale change. This is an exciting time to join Wedu. After refreshing our strategy, we are looking for a highly motivated leader who is innovative and thoughtful in their approach to getting things done and has a demonstrated passion for gender equity, to join our dynamic team.

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