The Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission (Felm) is the international mission and development organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and one of the largest Finnish NGOs receiving program-based development cooperation funding from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. For over 160 years, Felm has worked towards a more just and humane world. You can learn more about our work at Felm - Suomen Lähetysseura.

We are seeking a Country Director to lead our programs, partnerships, country office in Bangkok, and a multi-location team across Thailand, Myanmar, and Hong Kong. The duty station is Bangkok.

In this role, you will provide leadership for operations, personnel, finances, fundraising, and partnerships. You will coordinate activities across three operational contexts and be responsible for managing complex security, operational, compliance, and risk-related challenges.

The position reports to the Director of Impact, International Work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead programs, partnerships, the country office, and team operations across the three areas of responsibility, ensuring results, quality, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with organizational strategy, program standards, donor requirements, legislation, and other applicable obligations.
• Oversee human resources, finance, administration, security, business continuity, and risk management.
• Expand international funding and lead fundraising planning in collaboration with functions based in Helsinki.
• Develop relationships with partners, churches, donors, authorities, and networks; promote Felm Fellowship cooperation; and represent Felm externally.

What We Expect from You

• A relevant master's degree and strong leadership experience in an international and multicultural environment.
• Proven expertise in program, financial, people, and partnership management.
• Demonstrated success in international fundraising and the development of donor-funded programs.
• A strategic and analytical leadership approach, together with strong expertise in security management, operating environment analysis, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent English language skills, strong collaboration and network leadership capabilities, and an understanding of church-related international work.
• Willingness to reside in Bangkok, travel regularly, and commit to Felm's identity, values, and ethical principles.

Knowledge of the operating countries and their ecclesiastical and societal contexts is considered an advantage.

Living Conditions and Working Environment

The duty station is Bangkok, and the position includes regular travel within Thailand, Myanmar, Hong Kong, and internationally. The operating environments involve security and contextual risks. Felm will assist with housing and work permit arrangements.

Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves carefully with the security situation in the region before applying (for example: Thailand Travel Advice - Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland).

Employment Terms

The position is permanent and will commence as soon as possible by agreement. During the work permit process, duties will be carried out from Helsinki.

The first overseas assignment period is preceded by a preparation period in Finland. Employer-provided accommodation is included during overseas posting.

A probationary period of up to six months will apply.

Further Information

For further information about the position, please contact:

Tero Norjanen
Director, International Work
Tel. +358 40 764 8229

Call times:

• Friday, 13 November, 14:00-15:30
• Thursday, 19 November, 16:00-17:30

How to Apply

Interested? Please submit your application and CV no later than Monday, 23 November 2026 in: https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/country-director-thailand-myanmar-and-hong-kong/ZqJVJG

The selection process includes interviews and a suitability assessment.