Prosperity Fund Programme Officer (Rate: 32,406,000 VND/Month)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Job Category : Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory : Economic and Prosperity Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) Background and main purpose of job: This is a great opportunity to deliver a key component of the £1.2bn cross-government Prosperity Fund. New and innovative, the Fund represents a step change in HMG’s approach to promoting economic development and prosperity overseas. The Global Infrastructure Programme and the Global Trade Programme are recruiting a Programme Officer to assess and monitor programme activity in Vietnam to ensure intended outcomes and impacts are achieved, and the programme continues to offer value for money. The successful candidate support the Programme Manager and Head of Prosperity Fund in building relationship and working closely with delivery partners, the central government and stakeholders in Hanoi, businesses, civil society, Non-Governmental-Organisations (NGOs) and other external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the programme. The successful candidate will work with colleagues at the British Embassy and will coordinate with other posts in the region and government colleagues in the UK to ensure the programme delivers inclusive economic growth, to achieve UK policy objectives and to ensure that the programme complies with OECD rules for ODA. The post will be based at the British Embassy in Hanoi, a vibrant, international organisation, committed to diversity and staff development. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to play an influential role in a high-profile and strategic British development initiatives in the Vietnam, which aims to have a positive impact on economic development and trade, as well as strengthening the relationship between the UK and the Vietnam. The cross-government Prosperity Fund (PF) was established under the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) with the primary aim of supporting growth in recipient countries and thereby reducing poverty. As such, it represents a key component of the prosperity pillar of the UK Aid Strategy. But the Fund uniquely focuses on promoting growth in ODA-eligible middle income countries, which are home to around 60% of the world’s poor and where the development challenges remain significant, but at the same time are important business partners and drivers of prosperity. By delivering high impact, strategic multi-year programmes, across high opportunity countries, regions and sectors, the Fund will help create opportunities for international business, including UK companies. As the UK leaves the EU, an even more outward-looking global Britain investing and trading with the fastest growing markets will become increasingly important. Around 25 multi-year programmes have so far been endorsed by the Ministerial Board. These cover trade, anti-corruption, infrastructure, business environment, health, future cities, education, financial services, energy and outward investment. For more information, see the Prosperity Fund Annual Report 2018/19. Roles and responsibilities / what the jobholder will be expected to achieve: This exciting and challenging role has key elements:

Strategic planning on programme delivery. Work with delivery partners and programme managers to agree on key milestones, outcomes, outputs, timelines and deliverables.
Working closely with delivery partners to make sure the programmes’ activities are implemented in line with key milestones. Make sure delivery partners deliver programmes in according with HMG’s rules and standards. Flag up to management team and programme management units in London when risks arise.
Develop and lead an effective communications campaign to leverage the programmes’ outcomes.
Supporting the strategic planning and delivery of programmes, events and visits through engaging with different stakeholders, logistical coordination for high level meetings, delegation visits, events and workshops.
When necessary, representing the UK in programme boards, development partner meetings, conferences and fora and other external stakeholder engagement.
Work closely with colleagues cross team in the network to achieve the Vietnam network’s country business plan
Support financial planning, procurement, reviews, audits and monitoring and evaluations when necessary.

Underpinning Requirements

Ensure the programme complies with the International Development Act, including the International Development (Gender Equality) Act 2014; meets the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC)’s criteria; is untied; meets UK government transparency commitments on ODA spend; and complies with UK Government audit requirements.
Support the Prosperity Fund’s policy and guidance on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and inclusive growth.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience This will be an ideal job for a flexible, motivated self-starter who has programme management and stakeholder engagement skills. A successful applicant would need to demonstrate experience in development landscape, with an ability to use self-directed study to learn further about these areas as the programme develops. Applicants will also need to show strong comms and communication skills to work in a team and influence others.

A minimum of 3+ years of experience working for an organisation in a relevant field, for example, working for/with national or regional government, international organizations or agencies
Experience of programme management and high standard communication
Experience of managing delivery partners
Understanding of ODA/International development
A flexible and creative problem-solver, able to come up with innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Team player driven by values.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Graduate with a university degree relevant to the job
Regional knowledge and network with relevant stakeholders
Experience of working with governments
Experience/knowledge of UK ODA programmes

Required competencies Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace Application deadline : 16 June 2020 Grade : B3 (L) Type of Position : Fixed Term, Full-time Working hours per week : 35 Duration of Post : 12 months Region : Asia Pacific Country/Territory : Vietnam Location (City) : Hanoi Type of Post : British Embassy Number of vacancies : 1 Starting monthly salary (VND) : 32,406,000 Start Date : 20 July 2020 Other benefits and conditions of employment We place a strong emphasis on learning and development. You will be encouraged to undertake developmental training and get involved in corporate activities. You will have access to existing and new Project & Programme Management L&D as well as wider job-relevant L&D and support for your own personal development. You will also be able to attend leadership and soft skill training together with colleagues at British Embassy in Hanoi and British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh city. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is committed to developing its staff. There will be opportunities for formal training alongside collaborating with a wide range of colleagues delivering on-the-job learning:

Working in a diplomatic mission;
Understanding how UK international development assistance is managed / implemented;
Understanding effective programme management; and
Application of gender priorities to ODA projects.

This is a full time position with degrees of flexibility based on the agreement with line manager. Travel to Hanoi and overseas are sometimes expected to ensure effective coordination with local stakeholders. There are eight Prosperity Fund programmes in Vietnam in different stage of delivery. The post holder will be part of the Prosperity Fund portfolio in Vietnam and should be able to contribute to the resilience of the team and the portfolio. A two month probation period will commence from employment, after which an annual contract will be provided based on performance and availability of programme funds. The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, leave entitlement, flexible working patterns, medical package for staff and dependants, and opportunities for learning and development. Employment offers are subject to the successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Hanoi is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. Additional information All applications must be received before 23:55 on the day of the deadline indicated above. Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above. The successful candidate should be able to start as soon as possible subject to successful security clearance. Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Local Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.