Country Manager

Country Manager leading and growing Spirit of America's work in the Philippines, engaging U.S. military and local partners for impactful programs.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeManila • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesSeniorLeadWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, shape, and execute high-impact programs aligned with SOA’s mission and strategic priorities
Translate partner-identified needs into actionable, fundable initiatives
Oversee end-to-end program delivery, ensuring speed, quality, and accountability
Track outcomes and ensure clear articulation of impact
Build and maintain trusted relationships with Philippine government and military leaders, U.S. military and embassy personnel, and local partners, NGOs, and civil society actors
Identify emerging opportunities aligned with Spirit of America’s Indo-Pacific priorities
Contribute to shaping Spirit of America’s regional strategy and posture
Coordinate closely with Spirit of America leadership on duty of care and security considerations

What you’ll need

Significant professional experience (typically 7–12+ years for Program Manager; 10–15+ for Senior Program Manager) in:
International programs, national security, development, or related fields
Demonstrated experience working with:
Philippine government and/or military stakeholders
U.S. government (DoD, State, or related)
Proven ability to operate effectively at senior levels of government, business, and civil society
Strong program management experience, including planning, execution, and oversight
Experience working in or with the Indo-Pacific region, ideally the Philippines

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementplanningexecutionoversight

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationaccountabilitystrategic thinking