Manager, Asia/Oceania Office

Group:
Asia/Oceania Office

Reports to
: Director, Asia/Oceania Office

Location:
Asia/Oceania Office, Tokyo, Japan

Posting deadline: 26 December 2025

WHO WE ARE

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. As the global regulatory body, WADA's primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries. Our key activities include: scientific and social science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of anti-doping capacity; and, monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Program.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manager, Asia/Oceania Office (the A/O Office) will work in close cooperation with stakeholders in their region – in particular, with Governments, National Olympic & Paralympic Committees (NOC/NPCs), International Federations (IFs), Regional Federations, National Anti-Doping (NADOs) and Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs), WADA accredited Laboratories , as well as Major Event Organizations (MEOs) – to assist in the development of anti-doping programs and provide guidance where required, to ensure quality programs are in place to protect clean sport.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide anti-doping guidance and support to stakeholders in the region;
• Assist in managing the A/O Office projects, activities and key program areas;
• Support and provide guidance to the Signatories in the region for the World Anti-Doping Code Compliance Monitoring Program, to implement the corrective actions for Compliance;
• Maintain active contact with the Regional Anti-Doping Organizations (RADOs) and the National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) in the region, and monitor their progress on operations;
• Prepare, attend and present at relevant meetings and conferences where required;
• Partner with and support stakeholders including, but not limited to, WADA's Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS), Code Implementation Support Program (CISP) and other tools;
• Assist the A/O Office Director on Operational Plans and strategic directions;
• Manage and assist in the coordination of regional anti-doping events, as requested by the A/O Office Director and in collaboration with the Office Coordinator;
• Participate in WADA interdepartmental working groups or ad hoc projects, as required;
• Liaise with A/O Office Director, WADA's Headquarters (based in Montreal, Canada) and other WADA Regions for optimal information sharing and alignment with WADA's strategies and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• University degree in management, policy development, politics, law, international relations/ international affairs or another relevant discipline;
• Minimum of five 5 years of hands-on anti-doping experience, with exposure to an multiple program areas, such as Education, Doping Control, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, Results Management, Privacy Protection, and Intelligence & Investigations;
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities, including proven experience in planning, communication, reporting, monitoring and evaluation;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, proficiency in additional languages is an asset;
• Experience delivering training, facilitating meetings and/or presenting in international forums or professional settings;
• Knowledge of international sport governance structures and experience working within a global or multicultural environment;
• Prior experience working for a National Anti-Doping Organization, government, International Federations (sports-related) or Major Event Organization, especially within the region is considered an advantage;
• Familiarity with ADAMS and/or ADEL is preferred;
• Strong analytical abilities are highly desirable;
• Alignment with the organization's culture and values including teamwork, collaboration and a passion for sport, to support a positive and cohesive team environment;
• Willingness to travel internationally as required;
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet operational needs;
• Aligned with WADA core values: Integrity, Openness and Excellence.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Benefits Package.

Vision:
WADA's vision is a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.

Mission:
WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport.

About us:
WADA is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and has regional offices in Cape Town, South Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; Montevideo, Uruguay; Tokyo, Japan and the office of the President in Warsaw, Poland. As of August 2025, the Agency employs approximately 187 employees and is represented by 53 nationalities. We value the diversity of our employees – current and future – that, as a global team, endeavor every day to protect the rights of clean athletes worldwide.

The masculine is used in our communications for the sole purpose of lightening the text and it designates all genders. WADA believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. WADA would like to thank all candidates who have shown an interest by applying for a position. However, after a thorough profile review, only the retained candidates will be contacted.