Vocational Education and Training (VET)Communications and Policy Officer

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The Opportunity |  (VET) Communications and Policy Officer

The goal of Aus4Skills is to support Vietnam to access and use high level professional and  technical knowledge, skills and competencies, to contribute to the country’s sustainable economic and inclusive development. The program also aims to deepen Vietnamese and Australian people-to-people and therefore strengthen the partnership between the two countries.Aus4Skills is managed by Tetra Tech International Development on behalf of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Working closely with the VET Project Manager, the VET Communications and Policy Officer will provide communication, advocacy and reporting support and input to the VET project, Promoting Logistics Industry Linkages in Vocational Education and Training (VET)

• Joint a program making a difference in Vietnam’s economic development
• Location: Hanoi with occasional travel to other cities and provinces
• part-time-time position until December 2025, with the possibility of extension

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an annual communications, advocacy and reporting plan for the VET project.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of VET communications,  advocacy  and  reporting activities and outputs.
• Support the VET Manager to draft concept papers, policy briefing papers, activity proposals and annual plans and reports and meet other reporting requirements
  

About You

You are a driven individual with a passion for communication and stakeholder engagement. Your will have excellent attention to detail and thrive working under pressure and have the ability to respond quickly to new demands.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate tertiary qualifications from an internationally-recognised institution or professional experience equivalent.

Experience

• At least five years of communications experience in an international context, preferably  in  an education, capacity development or development project setting.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication plans, and proactively identifying and taking action on relevant communications opportunities.
• Experience with developing and maintaining stakeholder networks, across multiple sectors and with varying interests.

Knowledge and Skills

• High-level English and Vietnamese language writing skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences in different formats.
• Knowledge of the Vietnamese education sector, with specific knowledge about vocational education an advantage.
• Excellent computer skills, including the ability to create presentations and learn customised programs.

Personal Attributes

• Flexibility to work under pressure and to respond quickly to new demands.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and within a team.

Click here to view the Position Description: A4S PD VET Communications and Policy Officer 2023.pdf

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Kaye Eldridge, Program Director

Email: [email protected]

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply. Should you require additional support, email [email protected] or phone (08) 8375 4400.

This position is locally engaged and reserved for National Citizens of Hanoi, Vietnam.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please click on ‘apply now’ and complete the online application process. Please note that applications will only be accepted via the Linkden online application process and the Tetra Tech International Development Website. 

For any enquiries, please contact [email protected] and quote the job reference number 500160.

Applications close: 16-June-2023, 11:55 pm

This program is managed by Tetra Tech International Development, on behalf of the Australian Government.

Tetra Tech International Development has a 40-year history in successfully delivering international development projects on behalf of donors right around the world, including Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, USAID and the UK's Department for International Development (now known as the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office). Our people work side by side with local partners to support stability, economic growth and good governance, positively changing people's lives.

Tetra Tech International Development has robust policies and guidelines which exemplify our commitment to safeguarding and technical excellence in gender equality. Our team of dedicated GEDSI advisers work closely with our staff and partners to ensure a context-specific and consistent approach is applied to all our programmes to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalised groups.

Tetra Tech International Development is also committed to respectful workplaces and does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment of any kind. 

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection.