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Senior Political Officer
EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA
HANOI
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Political Officer
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Embassy of Australia in Hanoi is looking for a talented and energetic individual to fulfil the position of Senior Political Officer (LE5). A merit list from this recruitment exercise may be used to fill similar positions over the next 18 months from the date of advertisement.
Working for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Senior Political Officer primary function is to provide high-quality advice on domestic political developments and emerging issues while proactively contributing to the management of the human rights technical cooperation program and conduct regular exchanges with local project implementers.
Applicants should have demonstrated knowledge of Vietnam’s domestic political environment with at least three years’ relevant work experience, strong interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with senior government representatives and agencies and engage in policy dialogue and negotiation on complex issues and a well-developed understanding of Vietnam’s politics. Tertiary qualifications in international relations, human rights, political science, or a related field with demonstrated experience in
program management and compliance with financial processes is desirable.
The successful applicant will be offered an initial contract for a 12-month period with an option to renew the contract for another 12 months or Ongoing/Permanent Employment.
The Embassy will consider flexible work arrangements. The full-time monthly gross salary ranges from VND 47,022,339 to VND 52,924,057, depending on skills and experience.
For more information on the position, including the position selection criteria, please visit the Australian Embassy website at: https://vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/careers-page.html.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be submitted through the online portal and not be sent via email.
Information on how to apply for the job can be found in the “Employment Opportunities” under current job vacancies at the Australian Embassy website: https://vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/careers-page.html. Applicants should provide a maximum of 200 words per selection criteria outlining why they are the best person for the job. The selection process will be strictly merit-based. Applications that do not address each selection criteria will not be considered. Lodgement of applications are due on Sunday, 14 July 2024, 11:30 pm (Hanoi time). Late applications will not be considered.
All position specific inquiries should be sent via email to [email protected].
THE AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER