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Vietnam Country Manager
Investing in Women
Investing in Women (IW) is a multi-country Australian Government initiative in Southeast Asia that seeks to improve women’s economic participation as employees and as entrepreneurs and influence the enabling environment to promote Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE). It commenced in April 2016 with operations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar and is due to run through to June 2023. It is managed out of the Gender Equality Branch (GEB) of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra. The Program is supporting the following outcomes:
- More businesses achieve improved gender equality in their workplaces
- Intentional impact investments in women’s small and medium enterprises (WSMEs) increase
- Positive shifts in gender norms related to workplace gender equality
For more information, see www.investinginwowen.asia
The Opportunity
The Vietnam Country Manager will provide advice, implementation and coordination support to the Executive and Pathway Teams for the efficient and effective delivery of the Investing in Women (IW) program in Vietnam. This position also sits as a member of the Strategic Implementation Unit which provides support to the in-country management arrangements for Investing in Women (IW).
Key Duties
The Vietnam Country Manager will:
- Support the day-to-day relationship with the Australian Embassy in Hanoi, the Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, IW partner agencies as well as key Vietnamese Government agencies including providing regular program updates, coordinating and communicating program activities and events, managing Vietnamese Government’s participation in program activities, and preparing official briefs
- Coordinate all IW activities in Vietnam, including the provision of logistical coordination and support, in collaboration with the DFAT Gender Specialist in Vietnam responsible for IW
- Ensure the IW Team is well networked with key partners and informed of issues, research and developments in Vietnam, and key partners are kept well informed of the program’s development
- Support the IW Team’s collaboration with the Vietnam Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (VBCWE) to implement initiatives that promote workplace gender equality and women’s economic empowerment
- Support the IW Team in planning and delivering its Impact Investing initiatives aimed at effecting change among women-led SMEs in Vietnam
- Support the IW Team in managing its campaign partners in Vietnam and assist in monitoring their activities
Further information regarding other key duties is included in the Information for Applicants in the ‘View Position Description’.
Key Requirements
Essential:
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role managing donor funded programs
- Experience relevant to enhancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment
- Strong ability to build and nurture relationships with people across all levels of bureaucracies
- Demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Systematic work style and ability to deliver against competing deadlines, and
- Respect for, and ability to work effectively cross-culturally
Desirable:
- A degree in economics, social development, gender studies, monitoring and evaluation, business management or a related field
Further Information & Application Details
Further information regarding this opportunity, including how to apply, can be found in the ‘View Position Description’ link at the top of this page.
Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website and MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.
Applications close: Friday, 30 April 2021 - midnight (AEST)
We welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Abt Associates – Who We Are
Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
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