Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) Project Manager, HEO (British Embassy)

Job Description

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 identity, 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: Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Subcategory: Home Office

Required behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position: Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week: 39.5

Region: Asia Pacific

Country/Territory: Vietnam

Location (City): Hanoi

Type of Post: British Embassy

Number of vacancies: 1

Salary: VND 59,138,000

Start Date: 2 January 2023

Application deadline: 15 November 2023

Main purpose of job

The job holder will be responsible for managing UK government - funded modern slavery projects in Vietnam, focusing on combatting human trafficking and enhancing the Vietnamese response to human trafficking.

The job holder will build senior-level relationships and work closely with government ministries, multilateral development agencies, delivery partners, research institutions, NGOs and other external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and provide policy advice on human trafficking.

The role will report to the Head of Home Office International Operations at the British Embassy in Hanoi and the Home Office Modern Slavery Fund programme team in the UK.

The job holder will be responsible for managing UK government - funded modern slavery projects in Vietnam, focusing on combatting human trafficking and enhancing the Vietnamese response to human trafficking.

The job holder will build senior-level relationships and work closely with government ministries, multilateral development agencies, delivery partners, research institutions, NGOs and other external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and provide policy advice on human trafficking.

The role will report to the Head of Home Office International Operations at the British Embassy in Hanoi and the Home Office Modern Slavery Fund programme team in the UK.

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This position is being advertised as a full-time, fixed-term role of 15 months with possibility of renewal in Hanoi.

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

We encourage all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training courses and informal opportunities such as job-shadowing, coaching and on-the-job training. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training sessions or coaching/mentoring. We have an active L&D committee who organise a varied programme of learning for all staff.

All staff are eligible for 5 Learning and Development days a year.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development 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
International policy skills course
UK Diplomatic Academy foundation learning
Regional and London-based formal learning opportunities
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Visa sponsorship may be possible for non-Vietnamese nationals if meet local requirements.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

Disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be invited to interviews if meeting the minimum requirement of the job.

Working patterns

If the job is suitable for flexible working patterns, please provide details: The jobholder will be expected to work full-time in the Embassy office though some flexibility can be agreed with HMA on timings and expectations.

Additional information

All applications must be received before 23:55 (Local Vietnam Time) on the day of the deadline indicated above.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.

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