About the role
We are looking for a dynamic personality to drive sustained growth across Practical Action in Asia by providing strategic leadership for Practical Action’s Food Systems Flagship across the Asia region. The role is responsible for shaping, growing, and delivering a high-impact food systems portfolio that advances climate-resilient livelihoods, regenerative agriculture, inclusive markets, and ecosystem restoration.
About you
You have a strong understanding of food systems, including regenerative agriculture, inclusive markets, nature-based solutions, and climate risk with at least 10 years’ experience in food systems, agriculture, climate resilience, livelihoods, or related sectors at regional level particularly in South East Asia. Proven experience in strategic programme leadership and business development in international development contexts is appreciated.
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
About us
Practical Action exists to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution. We work alongside communities to build resilient livelihoods and thriving, inclusive societies.
Our Values
We are People Centred, striving to create an equal, fair, accessible, dignified and respectful environment for everyone we work with – from colleagues and communities, to supporters, suppliers and stakeholders.
We are Impact Driven, existing to make a positive difference, so everything we do is driven by our energy to create lasting value for the people and communities we serve.
We are Transparent and trustworthy, acting with integrity, honesty, and strong ethics, building mutual trust with everyone we work with to achieve the highest standards.
We are Innovative, and champion learning, curiosity and fresh thinking, bringing local knowledge to create global impact.
We are Resilient changemakers working for sustainable development, meeting challenges head-on, and evolving through the lessons learnt.
Additional information
We treat all applications for employment fairly regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to posts within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.
The successful applicant must already have the right to both live and work in the country that they are applying for and should be willing and able to travel.
Closing date for applications: 8 May 2026
Submit a cover letter along with the duly filled standard application form to [email protected]