Head of Asia Pacific

We are currently looking for a: HEAD of UITP ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL OFFICE The Head of UITP Asia-Pacific Regional Office is responsible of the definition and execution of the UITP Asia-Pacific activities and the contribution of this office to UITP global activities. She/he contributes to the retention of current members and the further development of the membership as well as the knowledge and the financial base of UITP via various means. She/he represents UITP: she/he liaises with business associates, relevant organizations and Government bodies in the region, and she/he is the contact person for (international) institutions. He/she is responsible for the functioning and management of the Asia Pacific offices according to local legislation and Head office requirements in terms of financial, legal, fiscal, labour and administrative rules. The Head of UITP Asia-Pacific is responsible for the budget of the region. She/he manages it carefully and according to UITP Board’s recommendations and guidelines. This position implies a strong leadership in strengthening UITP values, culture and caring management1 to generate the well-being of employees and the sustainable performance of the organisation. RESPONSIBILITIES - Defines, develops and implements a business plan for the region according to the UITP overall business plan - Manage UITP Asia-Pacific Executive Committee, consisting of key UITP members in the regions, in coordination with Chair of UITP MENA Division. - Based on the Asia Pacific business plan, develops and implements an annual work plan in alignment with the Integrated Global Work Plan in close cooperation with other departments (ex. Strategy, Membership, Marketing, communications Knowledge and Innovation departments) and the Asia Pacific Executive Committee. - Analyses the public transport market in the region and identifies leads for membership and business development (events and knowledge). - Decides on the scope, size/budget and time for the activities under his/her responsibility in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Singapore offices and distributes the tasks within the team. These activities are: - Services to members - Membership and business development - Regional projects - Contribution to global projects and activities - Is responsible for managing and expanding training portfolios in Asia-Pacific region. - Supervises and coordinates all activities under his/her responsibility. - Coordinates the Asia Pacific activities with UITP India and UITP ANZ. - Represents UITP in the region, coordinates with (international) institutions and is responsible for all relevant contacts. - Promotes public transport in line with the global advocacy strategy. - Engages UITP and negotiates with potential members and contacts, in the region. - Is responsible of the day-to-day administrative and financial management of the offices, including compliance, internal procedures, and human resources. This applies to the Hong Kong and Shenzhen offices. - Is responsible for the budget of the region, including the reporting to UITP Brussels, and manages it according to UITP Board’s recommendations and guidelines. - Manages the team according to UITP values and with care to ensure its sustainable performance. This mainly consists in providing the employees with guidance, leadership and support, ensuring their development and well-being, while being responsible for enforcing corporate policies and procedures standards; - Develops and Implements clear, efficient and inclusive processes which focuses on strengths, potentials and cultivates openness and the acceptance of constructive criticism; - Creates the conditions for fulfilment at work by promoting autonomy, engagement cooperation, belonging and creativity in a sustainable way. Identifies and promotes professional growth opportunities for staff. - Sets departmental and individual employee goals by recognising talents and putting them at the service of the department or the organisation and provides routine evaluations of progress toward these goals.