ABU seeks new Secretary-General

2 July 2022

The ABU is inviting applications for the post of Secretary-General, Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union-ABU

The present Secretary-General will be leading the Secretariat up to the end of December 2022. The ABU is therefore seeking to recruit a high-calibre professional as Secretary-General. The Secretary-General Designate will start working at the ABU Secretariat once the formalities for visa and work permit are completed.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the important position of the ABU Secretary-General.

The Secretary-General is the administrative head, editorial and creative leader of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union’s Secretariat, reporting to the ABU President, and responsible for leading and managing the ABU Secretariat located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and implementing the decisions of the ABU Administrative Council and General Assembly. 

The key responsibilities of the Secretary-General are to:

  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives to achieve the Union’s vision, mission and objectives as stated in the ABU Statutes.
  • Promote and project a positive image of the ABU globally by nurturing fruitful partnerships and cooperation with other international organisations.
  • Provide leadership to and oversee the operations of the ABU’s Secretariat and all its departments to ensure that they provide quality and timely services to members.
  • Manage the finances of the Secretariat, control the assets and funds of the ABU, and oversee the preparation of budgets, operational expenses and financial reports.

The successful candidate will be appointed for a three-year term, with a possible three-year extension.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed CV and work history, a covering letter of a maximum of 1,000 words outlining why the candidate believes he or she could successfully fill this role, details of current salary and allowances, the period of notice to be given to the applicant’s existing employer, and a passport size photograph. The age of applicants may preferably be less than 60 years. Candidates up to 62 years old will also be included in the selection by the Recruitment Task Group.

Applicants are also invited to nominate 4 referees (2 bosses, 1 colleague and 1 subordinate). 

Applications should be sent by email to the following 3 addresses: 

Mr. HASHIMOTO Akinori,

Executive Controller, General Media Admin., NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corp.)

hashimoto.a-gy@nhk.or.jp          main

CC: kuroiwa.m-fy@nhk.or.jp        backup

CC: DQG10121@nifty.ne.jp          backup

For your reference, the postal address and telephone number are shown as follows.

Postal Address:         Mr. HASHIMOTO Akinori

                                    Global Strategy Division, NHK WORLD Department,

     2-2-1, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 1508001, JAPAN

Telephone number:   +81-3-5455-7754

FAX number:               +81-3-5478-6557

The closing date for the submission of applications will be 31st July 2022.

Candidates will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

  1. Proven track record of leadership and management in a broadcasting or similar media organisation as Chief Executive Officer, Director-General or similar very senior management position.
  2. Demonstrated strong inter-cultural and inter-personal skills with the ability to generate consensus and influence outcomes among people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and nationalities.

            iii.         Minimum 5 years of experience in planning and implementing strategic media initiatives in an international broadcasting context.

  1. High-level financial management experience including the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
  2. Excellent working knowledge of media and broadcasting issues in the Asia-Pacific region and familiarity with and understanding of the work of the ABU and its membership.
  3. Ability to promote and project a positive image of the ABU and to build fruitful relationships with other international organisations.

          vii.         Very high-level writing and communication skills in English are a pre-requisite, but a working knowledge of other languages in the region would be an advantage.

        viii.         Knowledge about new technology, multiplatform delivery systems, UHD 4K& 8K, cybersecurity / IP-based media network, VR, AR and MR Technologies in broadcasting, big data and AI Technologies and 5G Technology.

  1. Proficiency and self-sufficiency with use of IT and new media
  2. A Master’s university degree in a relevant discipline will be an added value.
  3. Applicants must be citizens of a country within the Asia-Pacific region.